RI6.5 TEXT STRUCTURE COURSE
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
Shantal Austin-Stephenson
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21 Slides • 20 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the function of a sentence, paragraph, or section within an informational text?
It helps develop the central idea of the text.
It provides unrelated information.
It summarizes the entire text.
It only introduces new vocabulary.
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Multiple Choice
Why is it important to understand the structure of informational text when reading or analyzing it?
It help the reader to analyze and comprehend the material.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a textual feature used to aid understanding in informational texts?
Title
Subheadings
Metaphors
Footnotes
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Multiple Choice
Which text structures are commonly used by authors to organize information in informational texts?
Chronological order
Cause and effect
Problem and solution
All of the above
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Multiple Choice
Explain how the structure of informational texts helps readers understand the author's main point.
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Fill in the Blanks
Malala's Nobel Lecture uses paragraphs with different purposes. Fill in the blank: The purpose of paragraphs 4–7 is to show humility and
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Multiple Select
Select all the roles that paragraphs, sentences, and sections can play in the development of ideas in informational texts.
Introduce a main idea
Provide a definition
Propose solutions
Describe a major event
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Multiple Choice
How does a paragraph, section, or sentence contribute to the development of ideas in a text?
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Open Ended
What is the main idea of the passage 'What is the Scoop on Sugar?' and how does it connect to the title?
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Multiple Choice
According to the text, which of the following are examples of foods that contain natural sugars?
Carrots
Candy
White bread
Brownies
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between natural sugars and refined sugars as explained in the text?
Natural sugars are found in fruits and vegetables, while refined sugars are processed from sugar cane or beet.
Natural sugars are unhealthy, while refined sugars are healthy.
Refined sugars are found in fruits, while natural sugars are found in candy.
Natural sugars are made by man, while refined sugars come from nature.
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Multiple Choice
What are two health problems mentioned in the text that can result from consuming too much sugar?
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Fill in the Blanks
In 2011, Americans consumed an average of
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Multiple Choice
How does paragraph 9 fit into the overall structure of the text?
Paragraph 9 acts as a summary
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Multiple Choice
What is hydroponic gardening and how does it help people in dry climates grow plants?
It is a type of gardening that uses only soil and helps people grow plants in any climate.
It is a method of growing plants in water or other substances instead of soil, helping people in dry climates farm successfully.
It is a gardening technique that requires no water and is only used in wet climates.
It is a way of growing plants using artificial light and air, but not water.
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Multiple Choice
Describe the steps needed to create a simple hydroponic garden at home.
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Multiple Choice
How does the section 'What are the benefits of hydroponic gardening?' contribute to the development of ideas in the text?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the function of a paragraph within an informational text?
It provides supporting details for the main idea.
It introduces unrelated topics.
It summarizes the entire text.
It distracts from the author's purpose.
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Open Ended
Reflecting on today's lesson about text structure in informational texts, what is one way a sentence, paragraph, or section can contribute to the development of ideas in a text?
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Multiple Choice
How does section 2 contribute to the author's explanation of hydroponic gardening?
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