Informational Reading Concepts

Find the central idea.

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business

• Being a clown isn't all fun and games.

• Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

• Rodeos are exciting.

• Clowns are good at riding bulls.

What is the purpose of an informational text?

• To inform the reader about a specific topic.

• Allow readers to find key information.

• Allow readers to understand the main topic.

• All the above

What are some informational text features?

• Headings/Subheadings

• Bolded or Italicized Vocabulary

• Sidebars with Additional Information

• Visual Representations (Tables or Graphs)

What are the structures of informational texts?

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Sequential/Chronological

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

When reading a text, look for the _______________________ or what the passage is mainly about.

• Central Idea

• Theme

• Text Features

• Author

Evidence that develops the central idea is called _______________.

• Supporting details

• Paraphrasing

• Analysis

• Text features

the dictionary definition of a word/concept.

• Denotation

• Inference

• Literary Texts

• Connotation

used by writers to convey meaning; helps break longer pieces into smaller portions that are grouped together because they happened around the same time or because they share a similar meaning.

• Dialogue

• Relevant

• Inference

• Structure

Which of the following are correct thesis statements: PROMPT: Write an informational essay about the relationship between clothing styles and developments in clothing creation. Your essay must be based on ideas, concepts, and information from the “Clothing Over Time” passage set.

• Over time, there has developed a definite relationship between clothing styles and clothing creation.

• Clothing creation is highly related to clothing styles in different ways.

• Clothing over time has changed.

• I think clothing helps relationships.

As you read your passage, you should. . .

Check all that apply

• Read one section at a time

• Make notes in the margin

• Highlight important details

• Read as quickly as possible

• Read it more than once if you have time