Finding Facts in Informational Texts
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Objective
I can extract key details and relevant facts from informational texts to support a central idea.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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An author's purpose influences the information they share and your understanding of the topic; readers should consider if their thinking aligns with the author's.
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When reading informational text, maintain healthy skepticism by asking: What is the author's opinion? What information is included or left out on purpose? What is the connotation of the author's word choice?
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An author's purpose may be to inform straightforwardly, but most texts have an underlying purpose and opinion that readers should be aware of.
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Practice
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According to the video, what is the primary task of a reader when analyzing informational text?
What memory device is mentioned in the video as a way to categorize an author's purpose?
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Exit ticket
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“In the video, the author presents a fabricated opinion column about cake and dental health. Identify three specific word choices or phrases used by the author of the column that reveal a bias against cake.”
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