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Q10 - Sticking to It (informational)

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6.8Dii - The student is expected to analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational text, including features such as introduction, foreword, preface, references, or acknowledgements to gain background information

  • Students are expected to know that informational texts have distinguishing characteristics, such as the use of a controlling idea or thesis to guide the focus of the writing, and that these texts can be structured in various ways to serve specific purposes. Students in this grade should be familiar enough with these characteristics and structures to be able to examine the intent and effect of their use in texts.
  • Students should identify various text features (e.g., introductions, references, acknowledgments) that are used in informational texts. Students should understand how these features give readers background information to help them better understand what the author is saying. For example, an author might include a preface to introduce a book by providing background and context about what inspired the author to write about that subject. This can help the reader better interpret the messages or themes in the writing.
  • introduction: in a piece of writing, the opening paragraph(s) used by a writer to encourage the audience to read what follows In informational, persuasive and argumentative pieces, it indicates what the paper or book will be about.

6.8Dii - The student is expected to analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational text, including features such as introduction, foreword, preface, references, or acknowledgements to gain background information

  • Students are expected to know that informational texts have distinguishing characteristics, such as the use of a controlling idea or thesis to guide the focus of the writing, and that these texts can be structured in various ways to serve specific purposes. Students in this grade should be familiar enough with these characteristics and structures to be able to examine the intent and effect of their use in texts.
  • Students should identify various text features (e.g., introductions, references, acknowledgments) that are used in informational texts. Students should understand how these features give readers background information to help them better understand what the author is saying. For example, an author might include a preface to introduce a book by providing background and context about what inspired the author to write about that subject. This can help the reader better interpret the messages or themes in the writing.
  • introduction: in a piece of writing, the opening paragraph(s) used by a writer to encourage the audience to read what follows In informational, persuasive and argumentative pieces, it indicates what the paper or book will be about.
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Which answer did you pick for question 10?

10. What does the introduction in the article "Sticking to It" help the reader understand about sticky notes?

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Why did you choose this answer?

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  • Re-read the introduction. Remember that in informational texts, the introduction usually lets the reader know the topic and purpose of the text.
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  • Use the elimination tool on incorrect answers.
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Introduction

1 Have you ever needed to write something down quickly? What do you grab? A pencil and a sticky note, most likely. You can write down a message and stick it someplace that will help you recall it later. Sticky notes are an easy solution to the frustrating task of remembering small details. They have helped people around the world be more organized and less forgetful. Despite their success today, sticky notes were not always commonplace at offices and schools.
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What part of this paragraph describes the topic?

Have you ever needed to write something down quickly? What do you grab? A pencil and a sticky note, most likely. You can write down a message and stick it someplace that will help you recall it later. Sticky notes are an easy solution to the frustrating task of remembering small details. They have helped people around the world be more organized and less forgetful. Despite their success today, sticky notes were not always commonplace at offices and schools.
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What part of this paragraph contains the controlling idea?

Have you ever needed to write something down quickly? What do you grab? A pencil and a sticky note, most likely. You can write down a message and stick it someplace that will help you recall it later. Sticky notes are an easy solution to the frustrating task of remembering small details. They have helped people around the world be more organized and less forgetful. Despite their success today, sticky notes were not always commonplace at offices and schools.
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What part of this paragraph is the hook (writing meant to capture the reader's interest)?

Have you ever needed to write something down quickly? What do you grab? A pencil and a sticky note, most likely. You can write down a message and stick it someplace that will help you recall it later. Sticky notes are an easy solution to the frustrating task of remembering small details. They have helped people around the world be more organized and less forgetful. Despite their success today, sticky notes were not always commonplace at offices and schools.
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Which answer should you have chosen question 10?

10. What does the introduction in the article "Sticking to It" help the reader understand about sticky notes?

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What will you do differently next time?