Informational

What is the purpose of including "text features" in an informational text? Check all that apply.

• Text features are included to help the reader better comprehend what the text is about.

• Text features are included to help the reader better visualize what the text is about.

• Text features are included to add color to a text.

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

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

• descriptive

• process

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

• chronological order

• process or procedural

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

Which of the following best describes a "supporting detail?"

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

• A supporting detail is an author's opinion that is included within a text.

• A supporting detail is the main message that the author is trying to convey.

What is the author's purpose for informational text?

• to explain

• to inform

• to teach

• all of the above

Informational text-

• is made up

• provides the reader with facts

• entertains the audience

• is written like a story

What text structure organizes the text by telling the order of events?

• problem and solution

• sequence

• cause and effect

• description

What type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

• Chronological

• Compare/Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

Malaria is a serious problem in many developing countries. Thousand of people get sick with Malaria every year. Because Malaria is spread by mosquitoes, one way to help solve the problem is for people to use mosquito nets over their beds. If the mosquitoes cannot get to the people, they cannot infect them! What TEXT STRUCTURE is being used?

• Compare & Contrast

• Description

• Problem & Solution

• Sequence

Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting. What is the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?

• to Inform the reader about calligraphy

• to Entertain the reader with different types of handwriting

• to convinve the reader to write in calligraphy

• to tell the reader the different forms of calligraphy