Informational Text Vocabulary

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What is a caption?

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A piece of writing that gives a visual image, often used to describe an image or graphic.

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What is a thesis?

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The major claim or point made by an author in a work of writing.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To tell the most important parts of a text in your own words.

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What is text evidence?

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A piece of information from a text that we use to support ideas, beliefs, opinions, or arguments.

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What is the purpose of a text?

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The intent or reason for writing something.

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What is an argument in writing?

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A statement or series of statements that support a particular point of view.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, often requiring support or evidence.

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What is the difference between a topic and a thesis?

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A topic is the subject of a text, while a thesis is the main point or argument the author is making about that topic.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or knowledge about a particular subject.