Argumentative and informational Text

What is a claim?

• A statement where the writer makes an important point to the argument.

• A statement thats gives information

• A statement that gives character

• None of the above

What type of genre is informational text in?

• fiction

• non-fiction

• science fiction

• primary source

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Informational text- (a)  

• is made up
• provides the reader with facts
• entertains the audience
• is written like a story

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Argumentative text is...

• visualizing physical details from a text such as actions, characters, scenes, events, and setting

• a text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion

• a specific subject, idea, or issue that is the focus of a discussion, essay, article, or other work

• truths that are verifiable

The main points made in your essay to justify your claim is...

• summary

• theme

• argument

• reasons

Which of the following is the BEST definition of a claim?

• a statement of fact

• a paper that presents an argument

• a position that can be argued

Why do authors write informational books?

• They want to make people frustrated.

• They need to make lots of money.

• They want to teach people about a topic.

• They want everyone to love what they love.

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(True or False) Informational Texts should tell a story to the reader.

• True

• False

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What are the ( EXAMPLES) of informational texts:

• Newspaper

• Magazine Articles

• Short Stories

• Encyclopedias

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What are the features of informational text?

• Bold or italicize important information

• Include a sidebar with additional information

• Include a plot diagram

• Include visual representations

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