Informational
text, features and examples
text, features and examples
What is the main topic we have been learning about this month?
INFORMATIONAL TEXTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name the two types of documents we learned about that are informational text.
Consumer Document and Public Document
What are the four major categories of informational text?
- Literary non-fiction text
- Expository Text
- Argumentative and Persuasive Text
- Procedural Text
What are other infomational text elements?
- no fictional characters
- no plot
- organized structure
What is informational text?
- a part of non-fiction writing
- informs the reader about a specific topic
- allows the reader to easily find key information and understand the main topic
What is a consumer document?
Paperwork that tells you about agreements, rights, and responsibilities.
What is literary non-fiction?
- aka creative non-fiction
- broad category
- highlights word choice and tone!!!!
What are the six text structures we learned about?
- problem and solution
- cause and effect
- sequence
- description
- compare and contrast
- list
What are some standard text features?
- headings
- subheadings
- bold or italicized vocabulary
- sidebar or framed text
- visuals such as pictures, tables, diagrams, graphs, charts, infographics
What is a public document?
A document such as a court record authenticated (made valid) by a public officer (judge, mayor, or president) and made available for public reference (read) and use.
What is expository text?
- exposes the reader to facts
- focuses on educating the reader
- uses reliable sources
Why might we need informational texts?
- for reserach papers
- for class projects
- to learn
- to read
Where are informational texts found?
- periodicals ( magazines, newspapers, scholarly journals)
- textbooks
- instruction manuals
- internet articles
- consumer documents
What is a scholarly journal?
Contains articles written by a scholar or professional who publishes research.
What are Argumentative and persuasive texts?
The author provides evidence to try to influence or convince the beliefs or actions of the reader.
Where can I find credible informational texts?
- In a database
- Library
- On the internet (such as Google Scholar, .org website, or .gov website)
What are examples of informational texts?
Newspaper articles, magazine articles, encyclopedias, science or history textbooks, and scholarly journals.
What are periodicals?
A magazine, newspaper, or scholarly journal published at regular intervals.
What is procedural text?
- provides step-by-step guidelines on how to complete a task
- includes materials and graphics to show the process
Which informational text will we use in speech from the four major categories (literary, expository, argumentative, and procedural)?
EXPOSITORY TEXT!!!!!