6th Grade Analyze Informational Text Lesson 9

What kind of text is it?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Descriptive

• Persuasive

How is it organized? What transitions are used?

• Chronologically with smooth transitions

• Topically with abrupt transitions

• Spatially with no transitions

• Comparatively with mixed transitions

What is the author's purpose—to inform, persuade, entertain, describe, or a combination?

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Describe

• A combination of the above

Does the author remain objective and neutral? Does the author express an opinion or show bias?

• The author remains objective and neutral

• The author expresses an opinion or shows bias

• It is not clear

• Both objective and shows bias

Is the writing formal or informal? How do words, examples, or anecdotes set the tone?

• The writing is formal, and the use of specific words, examples, or anecdotes sets a professional tone.

• The writing is informal, and the use of casual words, personal examples, or humorous anecdotes sets a relaxed tone.

• The tone is set by the context of the writing, not just the words, examples, or anecdotes used.

• Both formal and informal elements can be present, affecting the tone based on the mix of words, examples, or anecdotes.

What is the central idea or claim?

• Understanding the main argument

• Identifying supporting details

• Analyzing the conclusion

• Evaluating the evidence

How does the author support the central idea or claim?

• By providing clear reasons supported by relevant evidence

• Through anecdotes and personal stories without clear evidence

• By repeating the claim multiple times

• By contradicting the central idea with opposing arguments

What evidence does the author include? Is it based on facts, reasoned judgment, or speculation? Is there enough relevant evidence to support the claim?

• Facts

• Reasoned judgment

• Speculation

• Not enough relevant evidence

Do text features help you answer questions or locate information? Do graphic features add to the understanding of the text?

• Only text features are helpful

• Only graphic features are helpful

• Both text and graphic features are helpful

• Neither text nor graphic features are helpful