What does it mean to "infer" when reading a text?

To make a guess based on facts and observations

What is the meaning of "conclude" in the context of critical reading skills?

To decide or come to a decision

Which of the following best demonstrates the use of "support" in an informational text?

Providing data and examples to back up a claim

Stating an opinion without evidence

How does an author "convey" their message in an informational text?

By making their ideas known or expressing them

Which of the following would most likely increase the "credibility" of an informational text?

Including well-researched evidence and trustworthy references

After reading a passage, you notice the author presents a problem and then offers several solutions. What organizational structure is being used, and how does it help the reader understand the text?

Problem/solution; it helps the reader see how issues can be addressed

Chronological; it shows the order of events

Comparison; it highlights similarities

Cause-and-effect; it shows what happened

You are reading an article and notice the author only presents information that supports one side of an argument. What can you infer about the author's perspective, and what impact might this have on the credibility of the text?

The author shows bias, which may decrease credibility

The author is unbiased, which increases credibility

The author is neutral, which has no effect

The author is confused, which increases credibility

Given a text with a clear thesis and multiple pieces of evidence, how would you determine if the evidence effectively supports the thesis?

By checking if the evidence is related and provides proof for the thesis

By counting the number of sentences

By looking for colorful language

A student is asked to analyze an article for bias, credibility, and the effectiveness of its organizational structure. Which of the following best describes the level of thinking required for this task?

Strategic thinking, using reasoning and evidence

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "controlling idea" as used in informational text analysis?

The author's opinion about a topic

The main idea that the writer is developing in an article

The conclusion of the article

The evidence used to support a claim

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to the reason or intent an author has for writing a text?

Evidence

Author's purpose

Thesis

Audience

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "organizational structure" describe in a text?

The main idea of the text

How the text is arranged

The author's opinion

The audience's reaction

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines "evidence" in informational text?

The main idea of the text

Something that gives proof

The author's purpose

The conclusion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "claim" in the context of informational text?

A summary of the text

The author's main point stated as true

The organizational structure

The audience's opinion

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to a statement or proposition put forward and supported by proof or argument?

Thesis

Evidence

Bias

Detail

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "cause-and-effect" refer to in text structure?

Comparing two things

A connection where one event causes another to happen

Describing a problem and solution

Listing details

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Unit 2: Informational Text Vocabulary Preview

25 questions

What is the definition of "controlling idea" as used in informational text analysis?

Which term refers to the reason or intent an author has for writing a text?

What does "organizational structure" describe in a text?

Which of the following best defines "evidence" in informational text?

What is a "claim" in the context of informational text?

Which term refers to a statement or proposition put forward and supported by proof or argument?

What does "cause-and-effect" refer to in text structure?

Which word means "the most important piece of information the author wants you to know"?

What does it mean to "infer" when reading a text?

Which term describes a particular inclination or opinion that is often preconceived?

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