Understanding Texts and Topics

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What is the main purpose of a nonfiction text?

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To inform or explain facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to explain something?

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To make something clear by describing it in detail.

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What is a main topic in a text?

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The primary subject or idea that the text is about.

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How can pictures help you understand a text?

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They provide visual information that supports the written content.

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What is a nonfiction text about honeybees likely to explain?

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How honeybees help plants grow.

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What does it mean to describe something?

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To give details about its characteristics or features.

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What is the purpose of an article about fire safety?

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To explain how to stay safe during a fire.

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What is one way to find the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence that summarizes the paragraph.

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What is the main topic of a paragraph about pandas eating bamboo?

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Pandas eat bamboo.

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To convince someone to think or act in a certain way.