Informational Texts and Features: Chapter 5

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Informational texts

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A type of nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic.

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Autobiography

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A self-written account of the life of oneself.

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Biography

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A detailed description of a person's life written by someone else.

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Journals

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A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.

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Informational books

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Books that provide facts about a variety of topics.

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Speech

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A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.

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Reference books

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Books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and atlases that provide facts and information.

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Technical texts

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Texts that explain complex processes or systems, often related to technology or specialized fields.

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Evidence

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Information or details from a text that support a claim or argument.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.