Informational: Problem/Solution

The video tutorial explains informational text, focusing on the problem and solution structure. It describes how authors use this structure to present issues and propose solutions, using cue words to identify problems. The tutorial provides strategies for recognizing solutions and evaluating their pros and cons. An example of overcrowding in a school lunchroom illustrates these concepts, highlighting the importance of understanding text structures for better comprehension.

What is the primary purpose of informational text?

• To inform the reader by explaining a topic

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To narrate a fictional story

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is NOT a type of informational writing?

• Instruction manuals

• Novels

• Textbooks

• Biographies

What is a key strategy for identifying the problem in a text?

• Looking for cue words

• Ignoring the introduction

• Focusing only on the conclusion

• Reading the text backwards

Which question would help you identify the solution in a text?

• What is the main character's name?

• Who is the author?

• What is the solution?

• Where is the setting?

In the example of the crowded lunchroom, what is the proposed solution?

• Extending the lunch break

• Reducing the number of students

• Adding a second lunch period

• Building a new cafeteria