Informational Text Concepts Quiz
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All of the following are accurate statements about informational text except for which one?

  • Informational text tends to be less abstract than stories and plays. (correct)
  • Primary-grade students need increased instructional time with informational text.
  • Examples of informational text include user guides, websites, and textbooks.
  • Which of these is an example of an informational text structure?

  • Think and search
  • Time order (correct)
  • Trouble-answer
  • "High inflation rates can result in the following outcomes." In which informational text structure might you find the previous topic sentence?

  • Problem/solution
  • Compare-contrast
  • Cause-effect (correct)
  • Coherence is a feature of considerate text. Which of these are examples of coherence?

    <p>Smooth transitions between topics and explicitly stated main ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does elaborative interrogation help students remember facts?

    <p>It leads them to continuously ask themselves why each new fact makes sense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to QAR, answers to teacher questions come from two main sources of information. Which is not one of the two sources?

    <p>The type of question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Knowing how to use, evaluate, and integrate the video clips and graphics found on a website is an example of which comprehension strategy?

    <p>Constructing mental images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following are characteristics of a good summary except for which one?

    <p>A good summary includes specific terms and redundant phrases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a characteristic of engaged readers?

    <p>They are motivated to gain knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tests of reading comprehension vary according to response format. Which of these formats might you find on a maze test?

    <p>A caldera is a large (lake, volcanic, erupt) crater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Informational Text Characteristics

    • Informational text includes user guides, websites, and textbooks.
    • Primary-grade students require increased instructional time with informational texts.
    • Informational texts are generally more concrete and direct compared to narrative forms like stories and plays.

    Informational Text Structures

    • Common structures of informational text include time order and cause-effect.
    • "Time order" indicates a sequential arrangement of information.

    Cause-Effect Relationships

    • Sentences that indicate outcomes of high inflation suggest a cause-effect structure in informational writing.

    Coherence in Texts

    • Coherence involves smooth transitions between topics and clearly stated main ideas.
    • Effective coherence utilizes chapter titles, headings, and summaries to enhance message clarity.

    Elaborative Interrogation Benefits

    • This strategy aids students in focusing on essential information while motivating them to continuously question the relevance of facts.

    QAR Framework

    • QAR (Question-Answer Relationships) identifies two primary sources for answers to teacher questions: the text itself and the reader's world knowledge.
    • The type of question is not deemed a source of information in this context.

    Comprehension Strategies

    • Using and integrating video clips and graphics from websites illustrates the strategy of constructing mental images.
    • Recognizing and integrating visual content enhance overall comprehension.

    Summarization Skills

    • Effective summaries identify the main subject and focus on central information.
    • A good summary avoids including specific jargon and redundant phrases that could dilute clarity.

    Characteristics of Engaged Readers

    • Engaged readers display motivation to gain knowledge rather than relying solely on one comprehension strategy.

    Maze Test Format

    • Maze tests typically incorporate formats like fill-in-the-blank questions, e.g., “A caldera is a large _____ crater.”
    • This format assesses comprehension through partial information completion.

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    Test your knowledge about informational text with this quiz! Explore various characteristics, examples, and structures that define informational text, helping you understand its significance in education. Perfect for students and educators alike.

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