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 'expedite' mean?

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To quicken.

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What 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 does 'allotted' mean in the context of being given tickets?

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Allowed.

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What is the problem described in the text about wild chimpanzees?

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Chimpanzees are disappearing.

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What is an informational text?

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A type of writing that provides factual information about a specific topic.

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What is the purpose of a summary in an informational text?

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To retell the most important ideas in a concise way.

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What does 'cause and effect' refer to in writing?

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A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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What is a sequence in writing?

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The order in which events or steps occur.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.