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Which of these words means 'to put off or delay'?
Which of these words means 'to put off or delay'?
- manipulate
- evoke
- benefit
- defer (correct)
Informational text is written to persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.
Informational text is written to persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.
False (B)
What is the primary purpose of an informational text?
What is the primary purpose of an informational text?
To inform and educate the reader about a topic.
A ______ is a type of informational text structure that presents information in a step-by-step process.
A ______ is a type of informational text structure that presents information in a step-by-step process.
Match the informational text feature with its description:
Match the informational text feature with its description:
Please provide an example title of an Informational Text.
Please provide an example title of an Informational Text.
Which of these vocabulary words describes a situation or a possible event?
Which of these vocabulary words describes a situation or a possible event?
Flashcards
Informational Text
Informational Text
A genre focusing on facts and information about various topics.
Types of Informational Text structure
Types of Informational Text structure
Various ways information is organized, such as chronological or cause/effect.
Informational Text features
Informational Text features
Elements like headings, subheadings, and bullet points that aid comprehension.
Informational text comprehension
Informational text comprehension
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Scenarios in Informational Text
Scenarios in Informational Text
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Benefit
Benefit
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Benign
Benign
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Prolific
Prolific
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Defer
Defer
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Evoke
Evoke
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Benefit: A positive effect or advantage.
- Benign: Harmless or not harmful.
- Prolific: Producing a large quantity of something.
- Compatible: Able to exist or work together harmoniously.
- Scenario: A particular situation or circumstance.
- Defer: To postpone or delay.
- Evoke: To call forth a feeling, memory, or image.
- Prescribe: To recommend or order (e.g., a treatment).
- Manipulate: To control or influence skillfully, possibly deceptively.
- Rigid: Inflexible; not easily changed.
Informational Text as a Genre
- Informational text provides factual knowledge and explanations.
- It's written to educate and inform the reader.
Types of Informational Text Structure
- Chronological: Events are presented in the order they occurred.
- Cause-and-Effect: Explains how one event leads to another.
- Compare-and-Contrast: Shows similarities and differences between things.
- Problem-and-Solution: Introduces a problem and offers a resolution.
- Descriptive: Details characteristics and features; often visual.
- Sequential: Steps in a process or procedure are presented.
Types of Informational Text Features
- Headings and Subheadings: Organize information into sections.
- Bold or Italicized Words: Highlight important terms.
- Illustrations: Examples of charts, diagrams, photos, or maps.
- Bulleted or Numbered Lists: Present concise information.
- Glossary: Provides definitions of key vocabulary.
- Index: Allows readers to locate specific topics.
Informational Text Comprehension
- Understanding the main idea and supporting details.
- Identifying key terms and concepts.
- Analyzing different perspectives and viewpoints.
- Evaluating the validity and reliability of the information.
- Summarizing the content.
- Making inferences and drawing conclusions based on the text.
- Synthesizing information from multiple sources (in the case of research or longer texts).
- Application of information, explaining how and why the information might apply.
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