What Is It?
A type of nonfiction writing that provides facts and information on a specific topic.
What is an informational text?
Give an example of an informational text that you might find in a classroom.
A textbook, an encyclopedia, a news article, or a science report.
What is the purpose of a subheading in an informational text?
introduce the topic of a section or to organize the content.
What text structure is used when a text describes events in the order they occurred?
Chronological or sequential structure.
What is a controlling idea in an informational text?
The focused message that the author clearly communicates through the writing.
True or False: Informational texts are meant to entertain the reader.
False. Informational texts are meant to inform or educate the reader.
Which type of informational text provides step-by-step instructions on how to do something?
A how-to guide or manual.
Name a text feature that helps readers understand difficult words in an informational text.
A glossary or footnotes.
Which text structure is used to show how two or more things are alike and different?
Compare and contrast.
What are the key or supporting details in an informational text?
Facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or back up the controlling idea.
Two purposes of an informational text.
What is to inform, to explain, to describe, or to teach.
Is a biography considered an informational text? Why or why not?
Yes, because it provides factual information about a person's life.
Which text feature provides a quick overview of what the entire text is about?
The summary or abstract.
Which text structure is used to show the reader the good/pro and bad/con parts of a topic?
Advantages/Disadvantages
What does the word bias mean in the context of an informational text?
A tendency to present information in a way that favors one side or perspective.
What is written by someone other than the author to provide context, credibility, or a personal connection to the topic.
The foreword
What kind of text feature is used to present data in a clear and organized way?
A chart, graph, or table.
What is the function of a table of contents in an informational text?
To list the sections or chapters and their page numbers, helping readers find specific information quickly.
Identify the text structure that describes something by providing details about its appearance, function, or other characteristics.
Description.
What is a sidebar in an informational text?
A box or section of text on the side of the main text that provides additional information or highlights key points.
Which type of audience is most likely to read an informational text?
Readers who want to learn about a specific topic or get factual information.
Identify an informational text you might find online.
A blog post, a news article, or a research paper.
How do captions help the reader in an informational text?
They explain or give more information about an image, chart, or diagram.
What is the cause and effect text structure used for?
To explain why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).
What is the purpose of annotations in an informational text?
To add notes or comments that help explain or give insight into the text.