True or False
Informational texts are nonfiction.
True.
Where does the table of contents go in an informational text?
In the beginning
Which text structure lists the similarities and differences between two things?
Compare & Contrast
What is the main idea of Mistakes That Worked?
Many popular inventions are the results of accidents
What type of writing is a true story about something that has happened to the author?
Personal Narrative
Informational is an uncommon text type in school.
False.
Where does the index go in an informational text?
The end
Which text structure describes something?
Descriptive
According to Mistakes That Worked, how did Cinderella get a glass slipper?
An error in translation
What type of writing is a fictional or nonfictional text where the author gives his/her opinion about the main idea?
Opinion or Persuasive
A news article is an example of informational writing.
True.
Where does a glossary go in an informational text?
The end
Which text structure explains an issue and offers ways for how to resolve it?
Problem & Solution
What popular office supply is the result of a mistake that created weak adhesive?
Post-Its
"Flying Lessons" is an example of what type of writing?
Personal Narrative
A memoir is not an example of informational writing.
False.
What is one example of an illustration in informational texts?
Pictures, graphs, maps, charts, etc.
Which text structure lists an order of steps to take?
Sequential
What is an example of opinion writing?
Answers will vary.
What are 3 subjects that require the reading of informational texts?
Answers will vary.
What is the difference between an index and a glossary?
The glossary lists words and definitions whereas the index lists words/phrases and page numbers where that word/phrase can be found.
What is an example of a sequential informational text?
Instructions, cookbook, etc.
What is the topic of our next ELA unit?
Poetry