Chapter 9: Comprehension of Informational Text

Question 1

What types of discussions can encourage expository reading that elicit students' interests?

Accepted Answer

Both a and c

Question 2

Events that happen in a particular order is considered chronological order?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

What role does expository texts play to many elements of fictional narratives?

Accepted Answer

omitting

Question 4

In the organizational structure of text, description, the author can explain which aspect(s)?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

When presenting information text there is a sequence of instruction.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

After students have read different books about the same topic, what can teachers encourage?

Accepted Answer

collaboration, so students can learn from each other

Question 7

Trade books often include excerpts from which primary sources?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 8

True/False: A successful teacher is one who provides materials for all reading levels.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

True/False A way to motivate struggling readers is to provide an abundance of interesting texts

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

What is a type of writing that is designed to change readers' minds or thinking?

Accepted Answer

Persuasion

Question 11

Which one is NOT a commonly used organizational pattern in expository texts?

Accepted Answer

circle graph

Question 12

Which two sources can be more challenging because they may present conflicting information?

Accepted Answer

trade books and the Internet

Question 13

It is important to apply basic thinking skills when confronted with conflicting information.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

At which grade level does student reading skills begin to affect content area reading?

Accepted Answer

4th

Questions 14