Reading Informational Texts - Review

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What is the central idea of a nonfiction text?

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The focused idea of the text.

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What is the purpose of including supporting details in a nonfiction text?

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To provide evidence, clarify the main idea, and enhance understanding.

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What text structure is used when presenting a problem and a solution?

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Problem and Solution.

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How can diagrams be used in nonfiction texts?

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To compare and contrast information, illustrate concepts, or provide visual support for the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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Why is recycling considered important?

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Recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduces waste, and saves energy.

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What are common text structures found in informational texts?

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Chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and descriptive.

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How do authors use examples in nonfiction texts?

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To illustrate a point, provide clarity, and support the main idea.

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What role do transitions play in informational texts?

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Transitions help guide the reader through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the primary point of the text, while supporting details provide evidence and elaboration.