Informational Text Vocab Review

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What are key ideas?

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Important ideas throughout a work that support the central message, theme, tone, etc.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To restate the meaning of something in different words.

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What is a graphic feature?

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A visual element in a text that helps convey information, such as charts, graphs, or images.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To reduce large sections of text to their essential points and main idea.

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What is a controlling idea?

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The main point or underlying direction of a piece of writing.

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What is a primary source?

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A source from the time in which an event being studied occurred and created by someone who was present at the event.

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What are text/print features?

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Elements such as headings, subheadings, and captions that help organize and clarify information in a text.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure to the reader.

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a text.