Author's Purpose
What are the three different types of author's purpose?
Persuade, Inform, & Entertain.
Usually found at the end of a passage or the back of the book to help the reader understand the meaning of important words.
A. Index
B. Glossary
C. Dictionary
D. Map
B. Glossary
ARGUMENT is--
A. A reason for or against believing something.
B. A claim made to disprove or contradict a previous claim.
C. A reason for or against believing a claim.
D. All of the Above.
A. A reason for or against believing something.
A Venn diagram is used under what type of informational text structure?
Compare & Contrast.
When information is _____________, you have to draw inferences from the text.
A. directly stated.
B. implied.
B. implied.
Biographies and autobiographies are written to--
Inform
Words in dark print that are used for emphasis.
Bold.
COUNTERCLAIM is--
A. Part of informational text.
B. A claim made to disprove or contradict a previous claim.
C. Textual evidence found in the article.
D. A belief or assertion (statement of fact) that one sets out to prove.
B. A claim made to disprove or contradict a previous claim.
If I wanted to teach someone how to tie their laces what text structure would I use?
Sequence of events
*Explanation: It's a step-by-step process.*
Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
A. Mary's new pet sleeps a lot.
B. Mary's new pet is a kitten.
C. Mary's pet kitten eats a lot throughout the day.
D. Mary lacks responsibility.
B. Mary's new pet is a kitten
True or False: An story/article can have more than one author's purpose.
True.
Cynthia doesn't understand what's going on in a picture in her book. What can she do?
A. Read the caption/description underneath the photograph.
B. Read it again.
C. Refer to the index.
D. Look up the picture on google.
A. Read the caption/description underneath the photograph.
EVIDENCE is--
A. A claim made to disprove or contradict a previous claim.
B. A belief or assertion (statement of fact) that one sets out to prove.
C. A reason for or against believing something.
D. A fact that supports the premise and can be a quote directly from the text.
D. A fact that supports the premise and can be a quote directly from the text.
Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
What informational text structure is being used in the paragraph listed above?
*Hint: It is NOT Problem & Solution.*
Cause & Effect.
You can usually figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase by looking at its ____.
A. context clues
B. dictionary
C. Both A&B
D. illustrations
C. Both A&B
What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
A. to entertain with a story about school
B. to teach you how to get good grades
C. to explain the best colleges
D. to persuade you to work hard in school
D. to persuade you to work hard in school
A diagram of a brain, sunflower, parts of a bicycle falls under print or graphic?
Graphic.
*Explanation: A diagram is a visual representation used to inform the audience of the various components in the image.*
CLAIM is--
A. A fact that supports the premise.
B. A detailed explanation that connects the evidence to the premise and to the claim.
C. A belief or assertion (statement of fact) that one sets out to prove.
D. All of the above.
C. A belief or assertion (statement of fact) that one sets out to prove.
A summary WILL NOT include--
A. The story's introduction/Beginning.
B. The main idea(s).
C. the article's conclusion.
D. Opinions or judgements.
D. Opinions or judgements
Theme is the message, lesson, moral learned. The theme is NOT directly stated. The theme is implied.
The main idea is the first/last sentence of a paragraph. All of the main ideas combined make up a summary. The main idea(s) are directly stated in the passage.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the author's purpose and the main idea of the paragraph listed above?
A. Inform ; skills are only learned if you play soccer.
B. Entertain; soccer is the best sport in the world!
C. Inform; Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
D. Persuade; Soccer players learn many skills and so can you if you play soccer!
C. Inform; Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
Which of the following are examples of print features? Check all that apply.
A. Bold text
B. Illustrations
C. Headings
D. Maps
E. Photographs
A. Bold Text & C. Heading
*Explanation: Illustrations, maps, and photographs are examples of graphic features, NOT PRINT.*
Which is also known as a supporting detail?
A. Evidence
B. Claim
C. Main idea
D. Counterargument
A. Evidence
What are the five different types of text structures that are used in Informational Text?
Sequence of Events (Chronological Order), Cause & Effect, Descriptive (Spatial), Problem & Solution, and Compare & Contrast.
What does the word infer mean?
To draw conclusions, to conclude, to think outside the box, to use your critical thinking skills.