Informational Text

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What is the main idea/central idea of a text?

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The main idea/central idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What does informational text do?

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Informational text informs the reader about many topics and teaches new information.

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What is a text feature?

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A text feature is how the author organizes the text.

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how the author organizes the information in the text.

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What can photographs in a text help support?

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Photographs can help support facts or statements made in the text.

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What is an acorn weevil?

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An acorn weevil is an insect that can use its snout to drill holes in acorns.

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What is the purpose of an informational text?

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The purpose of an informational text is to provide real information and educate the reader.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To inform the reader means to provide them with knowledge or facts about a topic.

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What is an example of a text feature?

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Examples of text features include headings, subheadings, and photographs.

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How can you find the main idea of a text?

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You can find the main idea by looking for the most important point the author is trying to make.