Informational Texts Pre-Assessment

What is the main purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide factual information

• To persuade the reader

• To tell a story

Which of the following is a common feature of informational texts?

• A plot with characters

• Dialogue between characters

• Headings and subheadings

• A rhyming scheme

What is a glossary in an informational text?

• A list of chapters

• A list of difficult words and their meanings

• A summary of the text

• A list of references

Which of the following is NOT typically found in an informational text?

• Index

• Table of contents

• Imaginary characters

• Diagrams

What is the role of captions in informational texts?

• To provide a summary of the text

• To explain images or diagrams

• To list the authors

• To introduce new chapters

Which of the following best describes a "sidebar" in an informational text?

• A list of references

• A section of additional information related to the main text

• A summary of the entire text

• A list of difficult words

What is the purpose of a table of contents in an informational text?

• To provide a detailed summary of each chapter

• To list the chapters and their page numbers

• To give a brief biography of the author

• To include a glossary of terms

Which of the following is an example of an informational text?

• A science fiction novel

• A newspaper article

• A fantasy story

• A poem

What is the function of a diagram in an informational text?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide visual information to support the text

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the text

Which of the following is a strategy for understanding informational texts?

• Ignoring unfamiliar words

• Skipping the introduction

• Taking notes on key points

• Reading only the last paragraph