Informational Texts

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Author's purpose

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Author's purpose is the primary reason for which an author is writing a text.

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Text structure

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Text structure is the way a text is organized.

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What is the meaning of the "main idea?"

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The main message that the author is trying to convey to his/her audience.

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Which "text structure" would be used if an author is wanting to describe a significant event and the consequences of that event? Options:

cause and effect

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problem and solution

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chronological order

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descriptive

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cause and effect

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What "text structure" would be best to use if an author wants to write about a specific topic giving details about that topic? Options:

compare and contrast

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problem and solution

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descriptive

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process

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descriptive

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What "text structure" would be most appropriate for an author wanting to give steps on how to do something?

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process or procedural

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What is a "supporting detail"?

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A supporting detail is a specific fact that an author includes in a text to support the main idea.

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What best describes an informational text?

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Written text with the primary purpose of providing information for a specific audience.