informational text

Coherence is a feature of considerate text. Which of these are examples of coherence? a. Smooth transitions between topics and explicitly stated main ideas b. Use of chapter titles, headings, and summaries of important ideas c. Age-appropriate language and limited conceptual density

a

Knowing how to use, evaluate, and integrate the video clips and graphics found on a website is an example of which comprehension strategy? a. Constructing mental images b. Recognizing text structure c. Predicting

a

Which of these is an example of an informational text structure? a. Time order b. Trouble-answer c. Think and search

a

"High inflation rates can result in the following outcomes." In which informational text structure might you find the previous topic sentence? a. Compare-contrast b. Cause-effect c. Problem/solution

b

. According to QAR, answers to teacher questions come from two main sources of information. Which is not one of the two sources? a. The text b. The type of question c. The reader's world knowledge

b

All of the following are characteristics of a good summary except for which one? a. A good summary identifies who or what the passage is about. b. A good summary includes specific terms and redundant phrases. c. A good summary focuses on information central to overall meaning.

b

Tests of reading comprehension vary according to response format. Which of these formats might you find on a maze test? a. A caldera is a large _____ crater. b. A caldera is a large (lake, volcanic, erupt) crater. c. How is a caldera formed?

b

All of the following are accurate statements about informational text except for which one? a. Examples of informational text include user guides, websites, and textbooks. b. Primary-grade students need increased instructional time with informational text. c. Informational text tends to be less abstract than stories and plays.

c

How does elaborative interrogation help students remember facts? a. It helps them distinguish the most important information from irrelevant details. b. It gives them a way to think about questions and where to look for answers. c. It leads them to continuously ask themselves why each new fact makes sense.

c

Which is a characteristic of engaged readers? a. They consistently use only one comprehension strategy. b. They are popular with all their classmates. c. They are motivated to gain knowledge.

c