Understanding Central Ideas in Texts

Which of the following is NOT a feature of informational text?

• Headings and subheadings

• A plot with a beginning, middle, and end

• Diagrams and charts

• Glossary and index

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

• A fairy tale

• A science textbook

• A mystery novel

• A comic book

What is the central idea of a story?

• The main message or lesson of the story

• The setting where the story takes place

• The characters involved in the story

• The sequence of events in the story

Characteristic of a good informational text?

• It provides clear and accurate information

• It uses complex vocabulary and jargon

• It focuses on personal opinions and anecdotes

• It is primarily designed for entertainment purposes

What is an index used for in a book?

• To locate specific information quickly

• To provide a summary of the book

• To list all the chapters

• To give an overview of the author's biography

Tool used to find information quickly in a book:

• A bookmark

• An index

• A pencil

• A ruler

Glossary

• A list of difficult words and their meanings

• A summary of a book or article

• A collection of images and their descriptions

• A guide to grammar rules

What is the purpose of a heading in an informational text?

• To provide a title for a section

• To summarize the entire text

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide a conclusion

What is the purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To inform or teach the reader about a topic

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To provide a detailed analysis of a subject

What is a diagram?

• A type of chart used in statistics

• A drawing that explains something

• A mathematical representation of data

• A visual art form that expresses emotions