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Information Texts

This week in Year 4, we have started a new topic in English and will be learning about information texts.

What is an information text and what is the purpose of an information text?
An information text is non-fiction writing. The purpose of an information text is to inform the reader about a particular topic.

What are the features of an information text?
The features of an information text are:
– Headings
– Sub-headings
– Title
– Pictures and captions
– Diagrams
– Contents
– Index
– Glossary
– Bullet-pointed lists

Examples of information texts are:
– Biographies
– Reports
– Essays
– Magazines
– Newspapers
– Textbooks
– Manuals giving instructions

What are the text structures in an information text?
The text structures in an information text are:

  • Cause and effect
  • Sequence
  • Problem and solution
  • Description
  • Compare and contrast

Can you share an information text that you have read, which you have particularly enjoyed?
Why did you enjoy this information text? What features did it include?

3 responses to “Information Texts”

  1. Sana N.

    My favourite information text is How are rainbow’s formed

  2. Sadeen S.

    My favorite information text is volcanos because they are so intresting

  3. Hammad A.

    My favourite information text is about dinosaurs and i love reading it!!

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