Reading Informational Texts Vocabulary

These texts are passages that explain or inform.

• Informational texts

• Literary texts

• Poems

• Argumentative texts

A conclusion based on your own background knowledge and evidence found in the text.

• Inference

• Anecdote

• Analysis

• Text structure

The actual meaning of a word or phrase. Can be found in the dictionary.

• Figurative Meaning

• Connotative Meaning

• Metaphors and Similes

• Denotative meaning

When reading a text, look for the _______________________ or what the passage is mainly about.

• Central Idea

• Theme

• Text Features

• Author

A nonfiction text, written to share factual information

• literary text

• analysis

• informational text

• central idea

Evidence that develops the central idea is called _______________.

• Supporting details

• Paraphrasing

• Analysis

• Text features

passages that explain or inform.

• Compare and Contrast

• Denotation

• Literary Texts

• Informational Texts

What are some informational text features?

• Headings/Subheadings

• Bolded or Italicized Vocabulary

• Sidebars with Additional Information

• Visual Representations (Tables or Graphs)

This category of informational texts expose the reader to facts:

• Persuasive Texts

• Literary Nonfiction

• Expository Texts

• Argumentative Texts

Nonfiction or informational texts:

• give true information about a topic

• entertain using narrative story elements

• tell about an experience using rhythmic language