Key Words

Please write or type the definitions of each word below.
DO NOT COPY and PASTE.

evidence -
distinguish -
open-minded -
position -

Fill in the blanks (pg. 2)
Authors of informational texts often take a __________________ on the topic they are writing about.
Authors carefully select ___________________.
They use ___________________, ___________________, examples, and ______________________ to distinguish their positions from that of other __________________.

evidence - information that supports or proves something

distinguish - to recognize or identify the unique characteristics or differences between two or more things

open-minded - willing to consider new ideas or different perspectives without prejudice or judgment

position - a viewpoint or stance on a particular topic or issue