STAAR Review Informational Texts

Which "text structure" would be used if an author is wanting to describe a significant event and the consequences of that event?

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• chronological order

• descriptive

What "text structure" would be best to use if an author wants to write about a specific topic giving details about that topic?

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

• descriptive

• process

Which of the following best describes a "supporting detail?"

• A supporting detail is a specific fact that an author includes in a text to support the main idea.

• A supporting detail is an author's opinion that is included within a text.

• A supporting detail is the main message that the author is trying to convey.

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

• Literary nonfiction

• Expository texts

• persuasive texts

• Instructional

This category of informational texts expose the reader to facts:

• Persuasive Texts

• Literary Nonfiction

• Expository Texts

• Argumentative Texts

What is author's purpose?

• Author's purpose is what a specific text is about.

• Author's purpose is the primary reason for which an author is writing a text.

• Author's purpose is what the author is writing about.

• Author's purpose is how a text is organized.

Choose the correct organizational structure:

describes similarities or differences between objects, places or event

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Chronological/Order and Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Which answer best describes an informational text?

• written text with the primary purpose of providing information for a specific audience

• written text intended to entertain a specific audience

• written text with the purpose of explaining something that has occurred in history

• written text with the purpose persuading a specific audience to think a certain way

How would you define "text structure?"

• Text structure is anything extra that has been added to a text that will help the reader better comprehend the text.

• Text structure is what a text is mainly about.

• Text structure is the way a text is organized.

Which of the following could be considered a "text feature?" Check all that apply.

• Title

• Subheading

• Map

• Fact box