Informational Text

What is informational text?

• Text that you would find on social media

• Text where the author shares an opinion

• Written with the intent of informing the reader about a specific topic

• Text where the author tries to persuade you about something

A definition / description text is:

• Text provides details or characteristics of something.

• Text that defines a single word.

• Text that relays a message.

• Text that has a moral.

What is a compare and contrast text?

• The text talks about similarities and differences between people, places, things, etc.

• The text describes an event (cause) and the effects that follow.

• Text provides details or characteristics of something.

• Text talks about the sun, moon, and stars.

What is a Problem/Solution solution text?

• The text gives information about a problem and explains one or more solutions.

• The text outlines chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure.

• The text talks about similarities and differences between people, places, things, etc.

• The text describes an event (cause) and the effects that follow.

What is a cause and effect text?

• The text starts with the word "because."

• The text describes an event (cause) and the effects that follow.

• The text talks about similarities and differences between people, places, things, etc.

• The text gives information about a problem and explains one or more solutions.

What is sequential or time-based text?

• Text provides details or characteristics of something.

• The text gives information about a problem and explains one or more solutions.

• The text outlines chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure.

• The text talks about similarities and differences between people, places, things, etc.