Understanding Neighborhoods

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

• To describe fictional characters

• To entertain the reader with stories

• To provide factual information about a topic

• To persuade the reader to take action

Why might someone visit a clinic in their neighborhood?

• To buy groceries

• To see a doctor or nurse

• To attend a concert

• To watch a movie

Which of the following is NOT typically found in a city neighborhood?

• Libraries

• Tall buildings

• Deserts

• Schools

What is a neighborhood?

• A large city with many skyscrapers

• A community with various places serving different purposes

• A single building with many apartments

• A rural area with farms

What role do firefighters play in a neighborhood?

• They teach at schools

• They sell food from carts

• They deliver mail

• They respond to fires and emergencies