6th Grade Informational Text Review

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What is a topic?

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the general subject of a text

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What does the author want you to learn about the passage?

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Taste buds are found in different places.

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Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.

This author believes that:

Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

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Gorillas are mean animals

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Gorillas don't like other animals.

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Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

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What is the author's viewpoint about full-day kindergarten?

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Favors full-day

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This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

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compare & contrast

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In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a difficulty is, challenge, or solve.

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problem & solution

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This type of writing shows the order something did or is supposed to happen in.

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chronological order & sequence

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What is the relationship described in the passage about the Vancouver Island marmot? Options: Compare & Contrast, Description, Cause & Effect, Sequence.

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Cause & Effect

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What is the structure of the following passage?

I do my chores each Saturday. First, I fold the laundry and put it away. Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are finished, I can go outside to play.

Options:

Compare & Contrast

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Description

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Problem & Solution

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Sequence

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Sequence

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What is the text structure of the passage about the Space Needle? Options: Compare & Contrast, Description, Problem & Solution, Sequence.

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Description