Understanding Informational Text Structures
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of an introduction in an informational text?
Back
To present the background information and thesis
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CCSS.RI.4.5
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT a structural element of informational text?
Acknowledgments
,Fictional narrative
,Preface
,References
Back
Fictional narrative
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CCSS.RI.4.5
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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do references play in an informational text?
Back
They list sources for further reading
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CCSS.RI.4.5
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4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can the preface of an informational text be described?
Back
An overview of the text's themes and purpose
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CCSS.RI.4.5
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the controlling idea or thesis in an informational text?
Back
It guides the development of supporting evidence
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CCSS.RI.4.5
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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What function does a table of contents serve in an informational text?
Back
To offer a quick navigation tool for the text's structure
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does a glossary enhance the reader's understanding of an informational text?
Back
By providing definitions for specialized terms used in the text
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