1.1.1 Identifying Key Ideas and Information

• Fiction texts present factual information about real events and people.

  False
• What is the main point of a paragraph typically summarized in?

  Topic sentence
• Order the key elements of non-fiction structure:

  1️⃣ Headings and subheadings

  2️⃣ Paragraphs

  3️⃣ Lists

  4️⃣ Charts and tables

  5️⃣ Visuals
• Lists in non-fiction texts can be either ordered or unordered.


  True
• The topic sentence in a paragraph summarizes the main point
• Match the structural element with its purpose:

  Headings ↔️ Guide readers through the text

  Paragraphs ↔️ Develop specific ideas

  Lists ↔️ Organize key points

  Charts ↔️ Visual data representation
• The main purpose of a non-fiction text is often stated explicitly as a thesis statement
• A clear thesis is a key element of the author's main purpose in a non-fiction text.


  True
• Non-fiction texts are based on real-world occurrences and factual information.

  True
• Match the feature with the type of text:

  Factual Content ↔️ Non-Fiction

  Invented Stories ↔️ Fiction
• Lists in non-fiction texts organize key points or steps in a process
• Paragraphs in non-fiction texts develop specific ideas with a clear topic sentence
• Visuals such as images and diagrams provide visual context
• Lists organize key points in a numbered or bulleted format
• Identifying the main purpose helps readers understand the primary focus and intention behind the text.

  True
• Key supporting arguments and details provide evidence or examples to add credibility to the main purpose.

  True
• The purpose of fiction is to entertain, explore themes, or provoke emotions
• Charts and tables are useful for organizing numerical information and showing relationships.

  True
• What is the defining characteristic of non-fiction compared to fiction?

  Factual accuracy
• Charts and tables in non-fiction texts are useful for organizing numerical information
• Why are lists used in non-fiction texts?

  Organize key points
• Visuals such as images and diagrams enhance comprehension in non-fiction texts.


  True
• Match the element of the author's main purpose with its description:

  Clear Thesis ↔️ The main purpose stated explicitly

  Supporting Evidence ↔️ Facts, statistics, examples

  Logical Flow ↔️ Structure to build upon the main purpose
• Key supporting arguments and details in a non-fiction text bolster the author's main purpose
• Non-fiction texts present factual information about real events, people, and places
• Why are headings and subheadings used in non-fiction texts?

  Guide readers through the text
• What do visuals such as diagrams and images provide in non-fiction texts?

  Visual context for key concepts
• Lists in non-fiction texts organize and highlight key points
• Headings and subheadings help readers navigate and highlight sections
• Match the non-fiction text element with its purpose:

  Headings and Subheadings ↔️ Guide readers, highlight sections

  Paragraphs ↔️ Develop specific ideas, topic sentence

  Lists ↔️ Organize key points

  Charts and Tables ↔️ Compare data visually

  Visuals ↔️ Enhance comprehension
• A clear thesis in a non-fiction text states the main purpose explicitly
• Key details in supporting arguments include facts, statistics, or real-life examples
• Minor details provide additional context but are less critical for understanding the core message.


  True
• Match the type of context clue with its example:

  Definition ↔️ Aerobic exercise, which raises heart rate

  Example ↔️ Vegetables like carrots, spinach, and broccoli

  Contrast ↔️ While cats are independent, dogs are more social

  Inference ↔️ John wore a heavy coat; it must be cold
• An effective summary highlights main arguments and supporting details of the original text.

  True
• What is the primary purpose of non-fiction texts?

  To inform, educate, or persuade
• Match the non-fiction text element with its purpose:

  Headings and subheadings ↔️ Guide readers

  Paragraphs ↔️ Develop specific ideas

  Lists ↔️ Organize key points

  Charts and tables ↔️ Visual data representation
• Visuals in non-fiction texts enhance comprehension by providing visual context
• Each paragraph in a non-fiction text typically develops a specific idea
• What is the purpose of headings and subheadings in non-fiction texts?

  Guide readers through the text