Informational Text Analysis
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Objective
I can explain what the author wants me to know after reading an informational text.
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Practice
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Imagine you are reading a news article about a new type of electric car. What are two things you should think about to figure out what the author wants you to know about the car?
Explain why it's important to consider the author's opinion when reading an informational text, even if the text seems to be about facts.
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Exit ticket
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“Imagine you read a short article about the benefits of playing video games. The article highlights improved problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination but doesn't mention any potential negative effects like eye strain or addiction. What do you think the author wants you to know about video games? You read a paragraph in a textbook about a famous inventor. The paragraph focuses on their successes and contributions but doesn't mention any of their failures or controversies. What do you think the author wants you to know about this inventor?”
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