Reading Informational Texts Vocabulary

These texts are passages that explain or inform.

• Informational texts

• Literary texts

• Poems

• Argumentative texts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

A conclusion based on your own background knowledge and evidence found in the text.

• Inference

• Anecdote

• Analysis

• Text structure

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

The actual meaning of a word or phrase. Can be found in the dictionary.

• Figurative Meaning

• Connotative Meaning

• Metaphors and Similes

• Denotative meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

• Central Idea

• Theme

• Text Features

• Author

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

A nonfiction text, written to share factual information

• literary text

• analysis

• informational text

• central idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Evidence that develops the central idea is called _______________.

• Supporting details

• Paraphrasing

• Analysis

• Text features

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

passages that explain or inform.

• Compare and Contrast

• Denotation

• Literary Texts

• Informational Texts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What are some informational text features?

• Headings/Subheadings

• Bolded or Italicized Vocabulary

• Sidebars with Additional Information

• Visual Representations (Tables or Graphs)

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

This category of informational texts expose the reader to facts:

• Persuasive Texts

• Literary Nonfiction

• Expository Texts

• Argumentative Texts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Nonfiction or informational texts:

• give true information about a topic

• entertain using narrative story elements

• tell about an experience using rhythmic language

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5