Key Words 1
Evidence
The facts and information that support an idea or analysis
Why do we read Informational Texts?
To expand our knowledge base, to stay up to date on current events or scientific discoveries, and sometimes just to find answers to questions that fascinate and puzzle us.
What are some examples of methods that can help you understand and retain information?
Sticky notes, writing summaries, or simply ask yourself questions.
cytology
the study of plant and animal cells
explicit meaning
the clear and directly explained meaning of a text
What two things does any informational text include?
Explicit meaning and implicit meaning.
What is an active and effective way to read informational texts?
Ask questions as you go
genome
The genetic material of an organism
implicit meaning
the implied meaning of a text, which can be understood but must be inferred or assumed.
What is the difference between explicit and implicit meanings?
Explicit means an author is presenting a statement or opinion directly and backing it up with textual evidence (direct). Implicit means that the reader must combine textual evidence with their own understanding of the topic to infer the meaning (indirect)
What are the two things that any informational text includes and what does the author use to support them?
Explicit and implicit meaning, text evidence
incorrigibly
unable to be fixed or reformed
evidence
The facts and information that support an idea or analysis
What can help you understand scientific words?
Greek and Latin root words.
Which meaning does the author state outright?
Explicit
Lysenkoism
a theory applied to crop plants that denied genetics and said that heredity could be changed bytraining organisms.
inferences
conclusions reached based on evidence or reasoning
When is an argument valid?
If it is impossible for the premises (evidence) to be true and the conclusion to be false
Which meaning can be understood using inferences?
implicit