Reading Informational Texts Vocabulary

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.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

This category of informational texts emphasizes word choice and tone:

• Expository texts

• Literary nonfiction

• Persuasive Texts

• Procedural Texts

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which test feature would tell you the major topic or main idea in a text?

• the heading

• the caption

• the glossary

• the table of contents

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which text feature would tell you the major topic or main idea in a text?

• the heading

• the caption

• the glossary

• the table of contents

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

glossary is most similar to a/an:

• website

• journal

• encyclopedia

• dictionary

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

This type of informational text is designed to provide step-by-step instructions on how to complete a task.

• A) Expository texts

• B) Procedural texts

• C) Argumentative texts

• D) Literary nonfiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Which of the following is a key feature of expository texts?

• A) Use of fictional characters

• B) Presentation of facts and information

• C) Persuasive language

• D) Emotional storytelling

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

What is the primary purpose of argumentative texts?

• A) To entertain the reader

• B) To provide factual information

• C) To persuade the reader

• D) To describe a process

In reading informational texts, what does the term 'main idea' refer to?

• A) The author's background

• B) The central point or message

• C) The first sentence of the text

• D) The conclusion of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5