Informational Texts

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What is the main purpose of an informational text?

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To inform, persuade, entertain, or describe information to the reader.

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What are the five common organizational patterns used in informational texts?

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1. Cause and Effect 2. Problem and Solution 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Chronological Order 5. Descriptive

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What is a controlling idea in a text?

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The main idea that guides the content and direction of the text.

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What is the difference between 'entertain' and 'inform' as purposes of writing?

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'Entertain' aims to engage the reader's emotions, while 'inform' aims to provide factual information.

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What does 'describe' mean in the context of writing?

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To provide detailed information about a person, place, thing, or event.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the significance of the main idea in a text?

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It summarizes the primary point or argument that the author wants to convey.

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What is 'exposition' in a narrative?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What does 'chronological order' refer to?

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The arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time.

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What is 'compare and contrast' as an organizational pattern?

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A method of discussing similarities and differences between two or more subjects.