Informational Text Analysis

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can explain what the author wants me to know after reading an informational text.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. 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?

2. 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.

3. An article about dogs mentions that they are "loyal" and "friendly" but doesn't mention any potential downsides of owning a dog, like the need for training or vet visits. What might this suggest about what the author wants you to think about dogs?

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