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Flashcard 1: What is the function of an introduction in most informational texts?
Answer: It presents the topic and main idea or claim to guide the reader. The opening establishes context and direction for the entire text.
Flashcard 2: What is the function of a conclusion in most informational texts?
Answer: It synthesizes key points and reinforces the main idea or claim. The ending unifies ideas and emphasizes the author's central message.
Flashcard 3: Which option best signals compare-and-contrast: A) similarly B) next C) because?
Answer: A) similarly. This word shows likeness between two things being compared.
Flashcard 4: Which option best signals chronological order: A) first B) therefore C) in contrast?
Answer: A) first. This word indicates the beginning of a time-ordered sequence.
Flashcard 5: Which option best signals problem-solution: A) the issue is B) likewise C) for instance?
Answer: A) the issue is. This phrase introduces a problem that needs to be solved.
Flashcard 6: Identify the structure: “The author explains what coral reefs are, then lists their key features.”
Answer: Description. Defining a topic then listing characteristics shows descriptive structure.
Flashcard 7: Identify the structure: “The text describes a drought, then explains crop failures that followed.”
Answer: Cause and effect. The drought causes crop failures, showing a reason-result relationship.
Flashcard 8: Identify the structure: “The author presents two energy sources and explains how they differ.”
Answer: Compare and contrast. Presenting differences between subjects shows comparison structure.
Flashcard 9: What question best tests how a section contributes to the whole text?
Answer: How does this section advance the main idea or claim. This question connects section purpose to the text's overall argument.
Flashcard 10: What should you cite to prove how a major section develops ideas in a text?
Answer: Specific section details: key sentences, facts, and transitions. Concrete textual evidence supports analysis of structural development.
Flashcard 11: Which option best signals a cause-and-effect relationship: A) however B) as a result C) for example?
Answer: B) as a result. This phrase indicates an outcome or consequence of a previous cause.
Flashcard 12: What does text structure mean in an informational text?
Answer: The way an author organizes ideas and sections to build meaning. Structure creates a framework for presenting and connecting ideas logically.
Flashcard 13: What is the central purpose of analyzing text structure in RI.7.5?
Answer: To explain how sections and organization develop the author’s ideas. Analyzing structure reveals how organization supports the author's purpose.
Flashcard 14: What text structure presents events in time order using dates or sequence words?
Answer: Chronological order (sequence of events). Time-based organization helps readers follow a sequence of events.
Flashcard 15: What text structure explains why something happens and what results from it?
Answer: Cause and effect. This structure links reasons to outcomes to show relationships.
Flashcard 16: What text structure shows similarities and differences between two subjects?
Answer: Compare and contrast. This structure highlights relationships through similarities and differences.
Flashcard 17: What text structure explains a problem and then offers one or more solutions?
Answer: Problem and solution. This structure identifies an issue then proposes ways to address it.
Flashcard 18: What text structure defines a topic by listing features, examples, or details?
Answer: Description (topic with supporting details). This structure builds understanding through characteristics and examples.
Flashcard 19: What is the function of headings and subheadings in informational texts?
Answer: They signal topics and section boundaries to organize key ideas. These text features create a visual hierarchy and preview content.
Flashcard 20: Which signal words most strongly suggest problem-and-solution structure?
Answer: Problem; challenge; solution; resolved; addressed. These words identify issues and resolutions.
Flashcard 21: Which signal words most strongly suggest cause-and-effect structure?
Answer: Because; therefore; as a result; consequently. These words link causes to their effects.
Flashcard 22: Which signal words most strongly suggest compare-and-contrast structure?
Answer: Similarly; in contrast; however; on the other hand. These words signal comparisons and contrasts.
Flashcard 23: What text structure introduces a problem and then explains solutions or responses?
Answer: Problem-and-solution structure. Identifies issues and proposes fixes.
Flashcard 24: What text structure describes a topic by listing features, examples, or details?
Answer: Description (topic/detail) structure. Provides characteristics to explain a subject.
Flashcard 25: Identify the structure: A text explains two inventions and organizes details by similarities and differences.
Answer: Compare-and-contrast. Organized by similarities and differences.
Flashcard 26: Identify the structure: A text explains drought causes and then lists effects on farms and prices.
Answer: Cause-and-effect. Links causes to resulting effects.
Flashcard 27: Identify the structure: A text explains a process by steps, using words like first, next, and finally.
Answer: Chronological (sequence). Step-by-step order shows sequence.
Flashcard 28: What is a major section in an informational text, as used in RI.7.5?
Answer: A large chunk of text, such as an introduction, body section, or conclusion. Major sections organize main ideas.
Flashcard 29: Which section most often states the topic, purpose, or central idea early in a text?
Answer: The introduction. Sets up the text's focus and direction.
Flashcard 30: Which section most often synthesizes key points and reinforces the central idea?
Answer: The conclusion. Wraps up and emphasizes main points.