Explaining Information Text with Five W’s

This video tutorial explains how to use the Five WS (Who, What, When, Where, Why) to understand informational texts. It provides examples using the Titanic and the Great Blizzard of 1888, demonstrating how to extract key details and summarize information effectively. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of these questions in comprehending and summarizing texts.

What are the Five WS used for in understanding informational text?

• To improve vocabulary

• To write poetry

• To identify key details in a text

• To create fictional stories

What was the Titanic's destination on its maiden voyage?

• New York

• Paris

• Tokyo

• Sydney

On what date did the Titanic hit the iceberg?

• April 12th, 1912

• April 14th, 1912

• April 16th, 1912

• April 10th, 1912

Why is the Titanic disaster considered important?

• It was a significant technological achievement

• It was the first ship to cross the Atlantic

• It was the fastest ship of its time

• It was a tragic event with over 1500 lives lost

What was the Great Blizzard of 1888 also known as?

• The Snowy Tempest

• The Icy Blast

• The Great White Hurricane

• The White Storm

Which city experienced the most severe weather during the Great Blizzard of 1888?

• Washington D.C.

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

Why is it important to use the Five WS when reading informational text?

• To make the text more entertaining

• To memorize the text

• To improve handwriting

• To identify and understand key details