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 disaster and the Great Blizzard of 1888, demonstrating how to identify 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 identify key details in a text

• To write poetry

• To improve vocabulary

• To create fictional stories

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

• Sydney

• Tokyo

• Paris

• New York

On what date did the Titanic hit the iceberg?

• April 16th, 1912

• April 14th, 1912

• April 12th, 1912

• April 10th, 1912

What was the main reason the Titanic disaster was significant?

• It was a tragic disaster with over 1500 lives lost

• It was the first ship to cross the Atlantic

• It was considered unsinkable

• It was the largest ship of its time

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

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Boston

What was the unexpected weather change during the Great Blizzard of 1888?

• It started raining heavily

• Temperatures dipped below freezing

• Temperatures rose to 80 degrees

• A tornado occurred

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

• To memorize the text

• To identify the most important details

• To make the text more entertaining

• To confuse the reader