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To inform, explain, entertain, express, persuade, and describe a specific topic is called -

• controlling idea

• author's purpose

• substantiated opinion

• unsubstantiated opinion

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

The sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph is called the -

• Controlling idea

• Critique

• Topic Sentence

• Summary

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

These are some informational text features:

• Bold or italicize important information

• Include a sidebar with additional information

• Include a plot diagram

• Include visual representations

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Informational Texts are a subgenre of nonfiction.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Text that is not fictional and is designed to explain, argue, instruct, or describe rather than entertain. It is based on fact.

• Drama

• Poetry

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which does not belong to a discussion text?

• Benefit and Harm of Mall Development

• Advantage and Disadvantage of Nuclear Weapon

• Pros and Cons of Immunization

• Where Do You Stand on Internet Limited Access?

• The Benefit of Open Own Business

Informational texts can be found in:

• Instruction Manuals

• Periodicals

• Dictionaries

• Songs

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This category of informational text provides evidence with the intent of influencing the reader:

• Literary nonfiction

• Expository texts

• Argumentative texts

• Instructional

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

This category of informational texts expose the reader to facts:

• Persuasive Texts

• Literary Nonfiction

• Expository Texts

• Argumentative Texts

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This category of informational texts emphasizes word choice and tone:

• Expository texts

• Literary nonfiction

• Persuasive Texts

• Procedural Texts

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5