N ENglish Part 1 Lesson A

What is the main purpose of reading an informational text?

• To enjoy a made-up story

• To discover new topics and deepen understanding

• To learn how to draw

Which of these is a characteristic of informational text?

• The text usually tells a personal opinion.

• The tone is often neutral.

• The main idea is a claim to be supported.

What do photographs and captions help do in informational text?

• Make the book heavier

• Decorate the pages

• Demonstrate ideas

Why is it important to "Establish Purpose" before reading?

• To pick out the prettiest pictures

• To set a realistic reason for reading

• To decide if you want to write your own story

If an informational text is meant to inform, what should you expect to gain from reading it?

• Entertainment and jokes

• New knowledge and understanding

• A list of fictional characters

Which type of text presents facts?

• Fiction

• Informational Text

• Poetry

What kind of ideas do informational texts develop with details and examples?

• Scary ideas

• The main idea

• Funny ideas

Which of these is NOT usually found in an informational text?

• Photographs

• A claim to be supported

• Facts

What is a "Procedural or 'How-to' Text" likely to tell you?

• A story about a hero

• Steps in a process

• A made-up adventure

Which type of informational text might "present data in a process" or "describe assembly instructions"?

• Narrative Nonfiction

• Reports

• Procedural or "How-to" Texts