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What is the purpose of informational text?

• To entertain and engage readers.

• To persuade and convince readers.

• To provide facts, details, and information about a specific topic.

• To create fictional stories and characters.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following is an example of informational text?

• A novel

• A poem

• A newspaper article

• A recipe

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main idea of an informational text?

• The main idea is to entertain the reader with fictional stories.

• The main idea is the central point or message of the text.

• The main idea is to provide multiple conflicting messages.

• The main idea is to confuse the reader with irrelevant information.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a primary source in informational text?

• An original document or firsthand account of an event or topic.

• A secondary source that provides analysis or interpretation of a primary source.

• A source that is not reliable or trustworthy.

• A fictional story based on real events.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a secondary source in informational text?

• A source that provides information about a primary source

• A source that provides information about a primary source but with incorrect information

• A source that provides information about a fictional story

• A source that provides information about a completely unrelated topic

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

What is the purpose of headings and subheadings in informational text?

• To confuse the reader

• To add decorative elements to the text

• To organize and structure the content

• To increase the word count

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in informational text?

• A fact is based on evidence, while an opinion is based on personal experiences.

• A fact is objective, while an opinion is subjective.

• A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is based on personal beliefs or feelings.

• A fact is always true, while an opinion can be true or false.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of captions in informational text?

• To add decorative elements to the text

• To hide important information from the reader

• To provide a brief description or title for an image or graphic.

• To provide a summary of the entire text

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

What is the purpose of text features in informational text?

• To hide important information and make it harder for readers to find what they need.

• To help readers understand and navigate the content more easily.

• To confuse readers and make the content more difficult to understand.

• To provide irrelevant information that distracts readers from the main content.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the difference between a table of contents and an index in informational text?

• A table of contents is found at the end of the text, while an index is found at the beginning.

• A table of contents is used for fiction books, while an index is used for non-fiction books.

• A table of contents lists the main sections or chapters, while an index lists specific terms or topics.

• A table of contents lists the specific terms or topics, while an index lists the main sections or chapters.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5