Literary vs. Informational Texts

A poem is considered...

• informational text
• literary text

An article is considered...

• informational text
• literary text

A newspaper is considered...

• informational text
• literary text

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

Which is NOT considered an informational text?

• textbook
• memoir
• short story
• autobiography

Which type of text includes fake, or made up elements?

• informational text
• literary text

Which type of text includes facts?

• informational text
• literary text

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.5.2

How is informational text formatted?

• Strong vocabulary words
• Sections and Categories
• It's true
• Filled with facts

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2A

Why would an author include illustrations?

• To expand the meaning of the text
• To make the reader laugh
• To demonstrate his artistic abilities
• To represent information in a different way

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.7

What type of information is the Table of Contents?

• Organizational Aid

• Graphic Aid

• Text Feature

• Illustrations

This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.

• Glossary

• Index

• Table of contents

• Caption

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.7