Vocabulary Study Guide: Unit 2.1 Reading Informational

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Definition of Text Features?

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Specific parts of a text that help organize information and help the reader find information quickly.

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Definition of Text Structures?

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The way an author organizes information in a text.

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Definition of Author's Purpose?

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The reason the author wrote the text.

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Definition of Author's Claim

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What the author thinks about a topic.

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Definition of Inform

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The author provides facts and information about a topic.

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Definition of Entertain?

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The author is trying to get your attention or captivate you.

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Definition of Persuade:

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The author gives their opinion to influence your thoughts or actions.

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Definition of Comparison:

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Compares and contrasts two things to show how they are alike and different.

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Definition of Cause and Effect?

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Explains the relationship between events.

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Definition of Chronology?

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Explains the time order of events in the text.