WorksheetsInformational Vocab
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins
To describe something positively because it is liked or negatively because it is disliked, instead of describing it fairly and letting the readers decide.
Prompt
Objective
Bias
Digital Pollution
An essay that explains a topic to the reader using facts, not opinions.
A boring essay
Informative Essay
Narrative Essay
Argumentative Essay
Writing that is free from bias or emotions; it presents the facts about a topic, or a perspective on an issue, with valid evidence and fair reasoning.
objective
bias
informative
narrative
Evidence
a conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence
anything that students can read, write, view, listen to, or explore, including books, photographs, films, articles, music, art, and more
facts and/or information (quotes, statistics, graphs, etc.) presented together as a body of support for a claim or value statement explicit, explicitly – stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation
Analysis
facts and/or information (quotes, statistics, graphs, etc.) presented together as a body of support for a claim or value statement explicit, explicitly – stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation
a detailed examination of the components of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole
a brief account of a text’s central or main points, themes, or ideas that is free of bias, prejudice, and personal opinion and does not incorporate outside information
Inference
evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain conclusions, opinions, and/or assertions about the text itself
a conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence. Schema & Evidence!
the unifying concept within an informational text to which other elements and ideas relate
Textual Evidence
a brief account of a text’s central or main points, themes, or ideas that is free of bias, prejudice, and personal opinion and does not incorporate outside information
a conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence
evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain conclusions, opinions, and/or assertions about the text itself
Analyze
facts and/or information (quotes, statistics, graphs, etc.) presented together as a body of support for a claim or value statement explicit, explicitly – stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation
a brief account of a text’s central or main points, themes, or ideas that is free of bias, prejudice, and personal opinion and does not incorporate outside information
to critically examine the components of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole
Central Idea
the unifying concept within an informational text to which other elements and ideas relate. The main points, what it is mostly about.
a conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence
to critically examine the components of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole
Objective Summary
a conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence
a brief account of a text’s central or main points, themes, or ideas that is free of bias, prejudice, and personal opinion and does not incorporate outside information
to critically examine the components of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole
Subjective
Without personal opinion
With personal opinion
A longer summary
Objective
With personal opinion
A short summary
Without personal opinion
When you retell information in your own words, you are __________________.
It is OK to copy someone else work as long as you give them credit for he work.
True
False
This sentence is the last sentence found in the introduction.
hook
thesis
conclusion
supporting details
The thesis statement is used as a map or guide of your paragraphs.
True
False
What word/phrase should be used at the beginning of each body paragraph?
Exclamation
transition
Noun
prepositional phrase
The first sentence of each body paragraph needs to refer back to your ______________.
hook
conclusion
transition
thesis
The information used in your body paragraphs is called
a hook
supporting details
life lessons
reasons
Your conclusion should begin by
restating your thesis statement and reasons.
using a hook to grab the reader's attention.
having a "mic drop" final sentence.
What is a conclusion?
Using a specific example from a movie or book is called
hook
reason
evidence
transition
First, another, then, next are examples of
prepositions
transition words
FANBOYS
subordination conjunctions
We write informational pieces to...
tell a story.
give an opinion.
inform the reader about a particular topic.
entertain.
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our life whole."-Roger Caras. Everyone should have the experience of owning a dog because it teaches responsibility, love, and promotes a healthy lifestyle. The underlined portion is an example of a _____________.
Reason
Thesis statement
Hook
Conclusion
In the movie, "Bolt," Penny couldn't eat, sleep, or work when her dog Bolt ran away. Throughout the movie, both Penny and Bolt risked their lives to save the other. Both of these examples show the incredible amount of love they have for each other. This is an example of __________.
a thesis statement
a hook
evidence to support reason
a conclusion
What genre is informational text?
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Fantasy
Fiction-Non
What type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?
Chronological
Compare/Contrast
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
What type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
Chronological
Compare/Contrast
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
It is fun to read about chimpanzees. All wild chimpanzees live in Africa. They live mostly in thick rain forests and in woodlands. There are two types.
Cause & Effect
Descriptive
Sequence
Problem & Solution
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits. Oranges and lemons are also similar because they both grow on trees. They are different because one is orange and one is yellow. they also have very different tastes.
Order & Sequence
Problem & Solution
Descriptive
Compare & Contrast
Why do we study non-fiction text structure?
We try to understand the lesson the author has learned.
To learn how to gain information from reading factual information.
All stories have different characters and settings.
Because teachers like to bore us.
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
Which type of text structure describes events in sequential order?
Cause & Effect
Problem & Solution
Sequence
Descriptive
What is the author's purpose for informational text?
to explain
to inform
to teach
all of the above
When a family of beavers wants to construct a dam across a river, they begin by using their teeth to cut down trees. Then they drag the trees to the river where they construct the dam from the bottom up. They continue to add more trees, branches, and mud until the top of the dam is above the water.
Compre & Contrast
Description
Cause & Effect
Sequence
The capybara is the world's largest rodents. Capybaras can weigh up to 145 pounds. They love the water and spend most of their time in swamps, ponds, and rivers. If you want to see a capybara in the wild, you will need to go to Central or South America.
Problem & Solution
Sequence
Cause & Effect
Description
a conclusion based on details given
imaginative
inference
informational article
illustrator
to make a conclusion based on details given
infer
imagine
illustration
impression
These are some examples of informational texts:
Newspaper
Magazine Articles
Short Stories
Encyclopedias
Informational texts may include fictional characters.
True
False
Informational Texts should tell a story to the reader.
True
False
Informational Texts have a very organized structure.
True
False
This category of informational texts expose the reader to facts:
Persuasive Texts
Literary Nonfiction
Expository Texts
Argumentative Texts
This category of informational texts emphasizes word choice and tone:
Expository texts
Literary nonfiction
Persuasive Texts
Procedural Texts
This category of informational text provides evidence with the intent of influencing the reader:
Literary nonfiction
Expository texts
Argumentative texts
Instructional
This category of informational texts provide a step-by-step guideline:
Literary Nonfiction
Expository Texts
Procedural Texts
Persuasive Texts
Is a report about natural disasters an example of informational writing?
Yes
No
Is a fantasy story an example of informational writing?
Yes
No
Which of the following would you not find in an informational piece?
facts
quotes
opinions
In informational writing, you begin with a...
conclusion
body paragraph
introduction
detail
What is the purpose of having a hook in your informational writing?
to grab the reader's attention
to wrap up your writing
to explain what each paragraph is about
What is the purpose of a conclusion in your informational writing?
to get your reader interested in your piece
to summarize what you discussed in your essay
to give more facts about your topic
to provide more detail
An author uses different text structures in informational writing to organize it in a way that makes sense to the reader.
True
False
The author uses text features in informational writing because...
it makes their writing cooler
it makes it more challenging for their reader
it is fun to add
it helps the reader understand the topic better
What does "author's purpose" mean?
It is how information is organized
It is the reason why the author wrote the text
It is what the article is mostly about
Central Idea
What does text structure refer to?
How the author organizes ideas and facts within a text
The reason why an author wrote a text
The central idea
The supporting details
Who is the best audience for a persuasive essay about the dangers of screen time
the vice president
an elementary school teacher
a teenager who is addicted to video games
an elderly person who loves to play bridge
When you use precise language, you
Use as many words as possible
try to confuse your reader
always keep it short
use language that is clear and avoids confusion
When writing and academic report for a professor or teacher, you should use
slang
lots of personal pronouns
formal language
esoteric terms
The main idea is the _____________ ____________ or most important point in a text.
(a)
When an author leaves some details out, it is up to the reader to "fill in the blanks," which is called what skill?
entertain
evaluate
annotate
infer
What is the central idea of the passage?
Millions of acres of tropical rainforest have been destroyed. Many animals and people lose their homes when the rain forest is cut down. Today, people are destroying the forests so quickly that the animals are unable to adapt. Many of these animals, such as the leopard, need miles and miles of untouched rain forest in order to live. Furthermore, as more of the rainforest is destroyed, the risk of air pollution and loss of oxygen increases.
Leopards are losing their homes
The destruction of the rain forest is harming humans and animals.
The destruction of the rain forest is an interesting subject
Forests provide oxygen for humans and animals
What is the central idea of the passage?
In training to be a knight, a person was expected to study hard and learn good manners. They were taught to play musical instruments, sing, and recite poetry. They also studied reading, writing, geometry, and strategy games. Another knight would then teach the person to shoot a bow and arrow, fight with a sword, and ride a horse. To say the least, knights had a well-rounded education.
Knights learned a variety of subjects while training
Knights were very talented individuals
Knights were very hard working
Sword fighting was the most important subject a knight learned
What does "objective" mean?
No opinions or reactions, just the facts.
Giving your personal reflections on the topic.
No statistics used to support the idea.
Having plenty of evidence to support your opinion.
What things should not be included in an objective summary?
Supporting ideas and opinions
The word "I," your opinion, cited text evidence
Facts and Statistics
The author's name and title of the article
What are personal views based on emotions or feelings called?
Facts
Opinions
Statements that can be tested or measured to prove if they are true or not.
Facts
Opinions
The type of writing where the author sticks to telling the facts and does not express his or her personal feelings, views, judgement, or opinions.
Objective
Subjective
The type of writing where an author can be seen to be expressing his/her personal view.
Objective
Subjective
Bias is "prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair." What kind of writing would be most likely to show bias?
Objective
Subjective
1. Annotating is a type of...
Note taking strategy
Multiple choice test
Writing strategy
none of the above
4. What should you do when you find a word you don't know?
Ignore it
Guess what it means and move on
Define it using a dictionary or context clues
Make an anchor chart about it
True or false: Knowing information about the author of a text can help you understand the text better.
True
False
Annotation slows down the reader in order to deepen understanding.
True
False
1. A secondary sources is an original, "first-hand", or "eye-witnessed account offering an inside view.
TRUE
FALSE
2. A diary of President Ronald Reagan which provides a first hand account is an example of primary sources.
TRUE
FALSE
3. Diane Sawyer's interview with President Obama is also an example of primary sources.
TRUE
FALSE
4. The story of My Experiments Truth by M.K Gandhi... is an example of a secondary sources.
TRUE
FALSE
6. Magazines and non - fiction books are good examples of secondary sources.
TRUE
FALSE
7. JFK's speech about the nation about the Cuban Missile is also one of the most essential example of secondary sources.
TRUE
FALSE
8. The New England Journal of Medicine - reports the findings of original research is an example of primary sources.
TRUE
FALSE
10. Secondary sources are often written well after the events they report on, and can put past information into its historical context.
TRUE
FALSE
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”
Which of the following is explicitly stated in the paragraph?
Maggie put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”
Which of the following is implicity stated in the paragraph?
Explicit information is using what is read to make an inference.
TRUE
FALSE
This is the definition of which term?
This is the definition for which term?
Explicit is:
When the answer is obvious in the text
When the answer isn't in the text at all
When the answer is implied in the text
When the narrator is in first person
When reading a book, the information that is not said directly in the story, but the author wants you to know must be _______.
argued
inferred
summarized
explicit
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
According to the text, what happened right after the Dog jumped into the river?
Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
Which POV uses "you" and "your" to tell a story?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
Which POV uses "he, she, and them" to tell a story? Check all that apply.
1st person
2nd person
3rd person omniscient
3rd person objective
In 3rd person objective, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...
1 character
all characters
3 characters
none of the characters
In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...
1 character
2 characters
none of the characters
all of the characters
In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...
none of the characters
2 character
1 character
all of the characters
Point of view is defined as the perspective or vantage point in which a story is being told.
True
False
In which point of view is the narrator a character in the story?
2nd person POV
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
1st person
In which POV does the narrator directly address the reader?
1st person POV
2nd person POV
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
Which of the following is not considered when determining a text's POV?
character feelings
words used; I, you, he/she/them
perspective
dialogue between characters
Identify the point of view: Once you have the cake in the oven, start to make the whipped cream frosting.
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person Limited
3rd Person Omniscient
Identify the point of view: I walked towards the bus stop, hoping to not see Maria. She told everyone my biggest secret, and I was never going to forgive her.
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person Objective
3rd Person Limited
Identify the point of view: Amy sprinted as fast as she could with her neighbor's dog running right behind her. Amy was terrified of him, and thought he would bite her. In reality, the dog just wanted to play and thought of Amy as a friend.
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person Omniscient
3rd Person Limited
Identify the point of view of the following excerpt: "As Teresa walked down the hall, Victor walked the other way, looking back, admiring how gracefully she walked, one foot in front of the other. So much for being in the same class, he thought" (Soto).
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person Omniscient
3rd Person Limited
Identify the point of view: It was a very dark and gloomy morning. A dense fog slowly crept over the rolling hills towards the little village. One man watched the fog intently not knowing the danger that lurked inside.
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person Limited
3rd Person Objective
