Text and graphic features in informational text

What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea is the most important point the author wants to share.

• The main idea is a summary of the entire text.

• The main idea is a personal opinion of the author.

• The main idea is a detailed analysis of the text.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

• To show the similarities and differences between two things.

• To identify the best option among several choices.

• To analyze the historical context of an event.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is an informational text?

• A text that tells a fictional story.

• A text that provides the reader with true facts.

• A text that contains poetry and rhymes.

• A text that is primarily for entertainment.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Why do authors use diagrams?

• To help explain complex information clearly.

• To make the text longer and more detailed.

• To confuse the reader with unnecessary visuals.

• To replace written content entirely.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the difference between facts and opinions?

• Facts are personal beliefs; opinions are true statements.

• Facts are true statements; opinions are personal beliefs.

• Facts are always subjective; opinions are objective.

• Facts can change over time; opinions are always constant.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is a table?

• A table is a way to organize information in rows and columns.

• A table is a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs.

• A table is a type of chart used for statistical analysis.

• A table is a collection of data stored in a database.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What is a heading?

• A heading is the title of a section in a text.

• A heading is a type of punctuation used in writing.

• A heading is a summary of the entire document.

• A heading is an illustration or image accompanying text.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is a caption?

• A long narrative about a picture.

• A short description of a picture.

• A type of photograph.

• A title for a book.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is a photograph?

• A picture taken with a camera.

• A type of painting.

• A digital image created by software.

• A drawing made with pencils.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is a map?

• A map is a drawing that shows locations and places.

• A map is a tool used for navigation only.

• A map is a representation of a three-dimensional object.

• A map is a type of chart used for statistical data.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.1.7