Read Grade-Level Informational Texts - 2nd Grade Reading
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Which sentence is the main idea: 'Bees make honey.' or 'Bees live in hives.' if the paragraph explains honey?
Which sentence is the main idea: 'Bees make honey.' or 'Bees live in hives.' if the paragraph explains honey?
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Bees make honey. Main ideas match what the paragraph focuses on.
Bees make honey. Main ideas match what the paragraph focuses on.
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What is a glossary in an informational text?
What is a glossary in an informational text?
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A list of important words and their meanings. Like a mini-dictionary for the book's special terms.
A list of important words and their meanings. Like a mini-dictionary for the book's special terms.
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What is the purpose of an index in an informational book?
What is the purpose of an index in an informational book?
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It lists topics in ABC order with page numbers. Alphabetical organization helps locate specific topics quickly.
It lists topics in ABC order with page numbers. Alphabetical organization helps locate specific topics quickly.
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What is the purpose of a table of contents in an informational book?
What is the purpose of a table of contents in an informational book?
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It lists sections and page numbers to help you find information. Like a map for navigating the book's content.
It lists sections and page numbers to help you find information. Like a map for navigating the book's content.
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Which text feature explains a picture: caption or glossary?
Which text feature explains a picture: caption or glossary?
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Caption. Captions provide context for visual elements.
Caption. Captions provide context for visual elements.
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Which text feature usually tells what a section will be about: heading or caption?
Which text feature usually tells what a section will be about: heading or caption?
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Heading. Headings preview content; captions describe images.
Heading. Headings preview content; captions describe images.
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What does “with scaffolding as needed” mean when reading harder grade 2–3 informational texts?
What does “with scaffolding as needed” mean when reading harder grade 2–3 informational texts?
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You may use supports such as rereading, notes, or teacher help. Scaffolding provides extra support for challenging texts.
You may use supports such as rereading, notes, or teacher help. Scaffolding provides extra support for challenging texts.
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Which is the best place to look for how to use a tool: a story page or a labeled diagram?
Which is the best place to look for how to use a tool: a story page or a labeled diagram?
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A labeled diagram. Diagrams show parts and functions visually.
A labeled diagram. Diagrams show parts and functions visually.
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What is the main goal when you read an informational text?
What is the main goal when you read an informational text?
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To learn facts and understand ideas about a real topic. Informational texts teach us about the real world.
To learn facts and understand ideas about a real topic. Informational texts teach us about the real world.
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What is an informational text?
What is an informational text?
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A nonfiction text that gives facts and information about a topic. Unlike fiction, it presents real facts about actual subjects.
A nonfiction text that gives facts and information about a topic. Unlike fiction, it presents real facts about actual subjects.
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What should you do when reading step-by-step directions in a technical text?
What should you do when reading step-by-step directions in a technical text?
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Follow the steps in order and check each step as you go. Sequential reading prevents mistakes in procedures.
Follow the steps in order and check each step as you go. Sequential reading prevents mistakes in procedures.
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Which signal word most often shows sequence in technical directions: first or because?
Which signal word most often shows sequence in technical directions: first or because?
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First. Sequence words organize steps in order.
First. Sequence words organize steps in order.
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What is a summary of an informational text?
What is a summary of an informational text?
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A short statement of the main idea and important details. Captures the essence without all the details.
A short statement of the main idea and important details. Captures the essence without all the details.
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Which is the best summary of a paragraph: one that includes only main points or one that adds new facts?
Which is the best summary of a paragraph: one that includes only main points or one that adds new facts?
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A summary that includes only main points. Good summaries stick to the original content.
A summary that includes only main points. Good summaries stick to the original content.
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What does it mean to use context clues?
What does it mean to use context clues?
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To use nearby words and sentences to figure out meaning. Surrounding text gives hints about word meanings.
To use nearby words and sentences to figure out meaning. Surrounding text gives hints about word meanings.
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