Understanding Nonfiction Vocabulary Terms-2.0

Match the term "Informational Text" to its example.

• A novel about a young wizard's adventures.

• A science textbook explaining how volcanoes work.

• A poem about the beauty of nature.

• A mystery story with a detective solving a crime.

Identify the author's purpose in writing about the importance of recycling.

• To entertain readers with a funny story.

• To inform readers about different types of waste.

• To persuade readers to recycle.

• To describe the process of making paper.

Select the example that best illustrates a "Controlling Idea."

• A list of ingredients for a recipe.

• An article about healthy eating with the main idea that eating vegetables is good for health.

• A timeline of historical events.

• A map showing different countries.

Choose the example that represents a "Thesis."

• “Exercise is essential for a healthy lifestyle.”

• A description of a sunset.

• A dialogue between two characters in a play.

• A list of chores to do at home.

Identify the "Organizational Pattern" used in a history article that explains events in chronological order.

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

What is the author's purpose if they write a story to make readers laugh?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe

Which of the following is an example of an "Informational Text"?

• A biography of a famous scientist.

• A fantasy novel about dragons.

• A comic strip about superheroes.

• A song about friendship.

What is the controlling idea in an article that argues for the benefits of regular exercise?

• Exercise is boring.

• Exercise is essential for a healthy lifestyle.

• Exercise is a waste of time.

• Exercise is only for athletes.

Which statement is an example of a "Thesis"?

• “The sky is blue.”

• “Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.”

• “Birds can fly.”

• “Water is wet.”

Identify the organizational pattern used in a text that discusses the causes of climate change and its effects.

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Description