Informational Text / Text Features - Part 1 - G3-G8

What is an Acknowledgement found in a literature?

• gives the readers details about the source so that they have a good understanding of what kind of source it is and could find the source themselves if necessary.

• gives the heading and beginning page of each section and is at beginning of the text

• is where the author recognizes and thanks everyone who helped with the book. It's a way to display appreciation to them in a public and permanent forum.

• a short phrase, sentence, or question that tells what the section features

Why are graphs used in informational texts?

• Organize large amounts of information in a small space.

• Understand relationships among and between information.

• Summarize and compare information

• All of the above

In the graph shown, in what month were 30 cars sold?

• January

• February

• March

• July

Why are maps used in informational texts?

• The give the reader a sense of how the poet arranges their particular style of poetry

• To help the reader understand why the book was written

• To feature the artwork of the artist

• To help the reader understand where an event happens and to understand how far away an event took place

Which city is south of Dallas and east of Austin?

• El Paso

• Austin

• Houston

• Phoenix

What is a Glossary?

• Included at the end of the book that gives definitions of words found within the text

• A separate book that gives definitions of words found within the text

• Found at the beginning of the book that tells what page each category is found in the book

• The presentation of a chronological sequence of events along a drawn line that enables a viewer to understand temporal or time relationships quickly

What is the Introduction in a text?

• This short introductory statement reveals information about why the author wrote the book

• The Introduction introduces the reader to what they are about to read by giving the reader information about what is contained within the text

• Is found at the back of the book and gives page numbers as to where a particular items can be found within the text

• Divides the text into sections and explains what the sections will be about.

What is the Preface of a text?

• This short introductory statement reveals information about why the author wrote the book

• This short introductory statement reveals information about why the author did not write the book

• Explains the main theme of the book and gives details are to where the graphics used in the book can be found

• Is found at the back of the book and gives definitions for words used within the text

What is Informational Text?

• The primary purpose is to state a claim and then to provide evidence to prove or disprove that claim

• The primary purpose is to let the author express themselves through emotion and imagery

• The primary purpose is to entertain the reader

• The primary purpose is to inform the reader about the natural or social world

The Table of Contents

• Lets the reader see major parts of the book along with page

  numbers and locate information, and see main topics or

  main points

• Lets the reader see where to find specific words or topics within the text by listing page numbers related to those words or topics and is found in the back of the book

• Lets the reader see pictures that are important to the context of the information within the text

• Lets the reader subscribe to newsletters that the author includes as bonus material within the text