Informational Text

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Across
  1. 3. however, like, both, different Shows similarities and differences
  2. 8. Tells the topic of the text
  3. 9. To break down information and study parts closely
  4. 11. first, next, then, finally Explains steps or events in order
  5. 12. because, since, as a result, therefore Explains why something happens
  6. 15. Facts or details that support an idea
  7. 16. Lists topics alphabetically with page numbers
  8. 17. Display data visually
  9. 19. Lists and defines key terms
  10. 20. opinion, argument, convince. An article arguing for clean energy
  11. 23. An element of informational text such as charts or headings
  12. 24. process, how-to, step-by-step. A text on how photosynthesis works
Down
  1. 1. Add interesting or extra information
  2. 2. To restate the main points briefly
  3. 4. Divide information into sections
  4. 5. Explain photos, charts, or diagrams
  5. 6. issue, challenge, solve, result Presents an issue and how it’s fixed
  6. 7. Show important terms
  7. 10. facts, definitions, examples. A science article explaining volcanoes
  8. 11. The words or ideas surrounding a term that help explain its meaning
  9. 13. Gives details or characteristics
  10. 14. sensory language, details. A passage describing a historical event
  11. 16. To make an educated guess using clues from the text
  12. 18. How information is organized in a text
  13. 21. To make an idea or statement more understandable
  14. 22. The main idea or argument in an informational text
  15. 25. The author’s reason for writing