Types of texts (Taken from BBC Skillswise)

What is the purpose of informative text?

• To persuade you to buy something.

• To describe how a scene might look in a novel.

• To provide clear facts about something.

• To tell you how to do something.

The following passage is an example of informative text: true or false?

New Sydmouth Public Library: What can I borrow or hire? There is a large collection of books including paperbacks, non-fiction books, ‘talking books’, books in large print and books in languages apart from English. Up to 6 items can be borrowed for 3 weeks.

• True

• False

What is this text passage trying to persuade you to do?

CLEAR YOUR DEBTS FAST!

Do you owe more money than you are making? Do you have lots of different debts? It’s quick and easy to apply and you could get the money within just 2 days! Yes that’s right 2 days, so why waste time. So if you want to clear your debts, make home improvements, go on a holiday or just buy something you’ve always wanted call us now on 0900 7895 2369.

• To go on holiday

• To make some home improvements

• To take out a loan (borrow money) the company.

• To buy something you’ve always wanted.

What type of text is the following passage?

The boy was astonished by what he saw inside. Never could he have imagined that, there in the middle of the desert, there existed a tent like this one. The ground was covered with the most beautiful carpets he had ever walked upon, and from the top of the structure hung lamps of hand-wrought gold, each with a lighted candle.

• descriptive

• instructive

• informative

• persuasive

What type of text do you need to use to tell someone how to use a camera?

• persuasive

• instructive

• informative

• descriptive

A cooking recipe is an example of which type of text?

• descriptive

• instructive

• informative

• persuasive

Is the following passage an example of instructive text?

SPECIAL OFFER FOR SHELL FRIDGE SHOPPERS! 2 Tickets for the price of 1 if you book before 16th September.

• Yes

• No