Name of Informational Text
Time Order or Sequence
The text outlines a list of steps
An example of sequence
What is cooking a recipe has a particular order? Everything is listed in a particular way so that the end result tastes great.
What are some clue words for sequence?
first, second, before, finally, next, last
Where you read about information about someone's life
What is autobiography or biography?
details about a class you want to take
What is description?
Problem/Solution
An example of cause/effect
What is a cause? Students who do not listen in class to get attention from each other.?
What is an effect? Students make bad grades and become labeled as troublemakers?
What are some clue words for problem/solution?
prevent, one reason is, help, solve
Where you read about a problem/solution
What is a newspaper, book or magazine article?
A car is beside the road because the driver ran over a nail.
What is cause/effect?
Cause/Effect
The text tells about an event and what happens because of it
An example of problem/solution
What is an example of a problem/solution?
Problem: Students are not listening in class.
Solution: Students who do not listen will be removed from class.
What are some clue words for cause/effect?
as a result, for this reason, in order to, due to, so
Where you read about cause/effect
What is a science book, magazine or article?
Someone has a bad cold and will have to buy medicine to feel better
What is problem/solution?
Compare/Contrast
The texts talks about similarities and differences between two subjects
An example of compare/contrast
What are two sandwiches?
Compare: Two types of sandwiches taste good: turkey and ham
Contrast: One has tomatoes and one has pickles
What are some clue words for compare/contrast
like, similar, different, same as, although
Where you read about compare/contrast
What are reviews in newspapers, magazines and websites?
A burger from Wendy's and a burger from the Cookout and how they taste
What is compare/contrast?
Description
The text gives specific details or characteristics of something
An example of a description article
What is the beautiful colors of the large leaves on the Picasso painting are outstanding!
The text describes the painting
What are some clue words for description?
one example, in addition, also, to begin with
Where I read about descriptions
What are manuals, websites and recipes?
How to tie a shoe or how to play a video game
What is sequential order?