Main Idea
What is the main idea of this text?
Scientific discoveries from ice.
What are supporting details?
Facts, examples, or explanations that help explain or prove the main idea.
What is the purpose of a caption under an image in an expository text?
To explain or provide additional information about the image.
What is the main purpose of an expository text?
To inform or explain something to the reader.
How do the scientist use ice to make discoveries?
The text could explore how ice sheets and glaciers conceal ecosystems, ancient fossils, and geological features, offering insights into Earth’s past.
True or False: Supporting details can be in the form of statistics, quotes, and observations.
True.
A chart or graph found in a text is used to?
Present data in a visual format to make information easier to understand.
Which of the following is an example of an expository text?
a) A short story
b) A news article
c) A poem
b) A news article
What are the three forms of water?
liquid (water), gas (vapor), and solid (ice)
How do supporting details help the reader understand the text better?
They provide evidence and examples to explain or support the main idea.
What is the purpose of a table of contents in a non-fiction book?
To list the chapters or sections of the book and their page numbers.
What is one characteristic of expository writing?
Tt presents facts and information, not opinions.
The main idea of a text is best described as...
The central point or message the author is trying to convey.
True or False: Supporting details can be in the form of pctures and charts.
True
What type of text feature helps readers understand the structure of the text?
Heading, and subheadings
True or False: Expository texts can include persuasive elements, but their primary goal is still to inform.
True