Informational Texts
Informational texts are nonfiction or fiction texts
Nonfiction
It gives more information about the time or location of the subject
Mrs. Sinclair loves to read books. Thriller books freak her out.
Yet or but
What you need in an ECR?
Hook, background info, thesis, 2 topic sentence, 2 pieces of evidence, 2 pieces of reasoning, Restate thesis, summary, call to action
What is Ms. Cambell's favorite Holiday movie?
The Grinch
Narrative
Expository
Argumentative
Despite having a class period to do the work no one turned it in. What is the common preposition?
Despite
The weather was perfect for a picnic. We decided to eat outside in the park. Use fanboys to connect the two sentences.
So
How many sentences should an ECR be?
12-14 sentences
What is Mr. P's favorite holiday movie?
Die hard
Chronological is what
Chronological is a story written in time order.
Where are the three locations you find a preposition in a sentence?
Beginning, middle, end
I love reading class. I hate writing. Combine the two sentences using the correct fanboys.
but
What is a hook?
A hook is a sentence that draws the reader's attention.
What is Mrs. Sinclair's favorite holiday movie?
Home alone 3. She loves the chaos
The difference between problem/solution and cause/effect?
Cause and effect has happened while problem and solution is hypothetical
Mr. P sits upon his chair as if it was a throne. What is the preposition?
Upon
Why do you need to use fanboys in your sentences?
They connect two independent clauses together.
What is a call to action?
It tells the reader why they should care.
What are all of Santa's reindeers names?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
What are the five types of graphic organizers used in informational texts?
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Chronological order
Description
Compare and Contrast
"The book, with all its chapters , (is, are) very informative." Choose the correct verb.
Is
What are the seven fanboys?
For
And
Neither
But
Or
Yet
So
What is the difference between an SCR and ECR?
An SCR is shorter than an ECR and requires less evidence.
How long has Santa been around?
1,753 years old.