Practice Reading FAST on Reading Informational Text

Which statement best describes the primary purpose of informational text?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

• To express personal feelings and emotions

• To present factual information and explain concepts

• To persuade readers to purchase products

What is the most effective way to determine the central idea of an informational text?

• Read only the first paragraph

• Identify recurring themes and supporting details throughout the text

• Look at the pictures and captions only

• Focus solely on the conclusion

When analyzing an author's use of evidence in informational text, what should readers primarily focus on?

• The author's personal opinions

• The emotional appeal of the writing

• The credibility and relevance of sources

• The length of the text

How can readers best identify an author's bias in informational text?

• By examining word choice and tone

• By counting the number of paragraphs

• By looking at the publication date

• By checking the text's font style

What is the most important feature to analyze when evaluating the structure of informational text?

• The number of illustrations

• The organization of ideas and their relationships

• The length of sentences

• The size of paragraphs

Which text feature is most helpful for quickly locating specific information in a lengthy informational text?

• Glossary

• Index

• Dedication page

• Copyright information

When comparing two informational texts on the same topic, what should readers focus on first?

• The texts' publication dates

• The authors' backgrounds

• The main arguments and supporting evidence

• The number of pages in each text

What is the best strategy for understanding technical vocabulary in informational text?

• Skip all unfamiliar words

• Use context clues and text features

• Ask someone else for every word

• Only read familiar words

How do headings and subheadings primarily help readers in informational text?

• They make the text look more attractive

• They organize and preview the content

• They increase the text's length

• They provide entertainment

What is the most effective way to summarize an informational text?

• Copy the first sentence of each paragraph

• Identify key ideas and supporting details

• List all dates mentioned in the text

• Write down every fact presented