Informational texts give facts and details about real people, places, events, or things. They are written to teach the reader about the world.
Remember: informational texts are not stories; they are written to inform and explain.
We read informational texts to learn new facts, understand ideas, and answer questions about the world. They help us become better learners and critical thinkers.
Ask yourself: “What is this text teaching me?” This helps focus on the main purpose of the passage.
Good readers use strategies to make sense of informational texts. These strategies help you understand, remember, and explain what you read.
Using strategies makes reading easier and helps you prepare for class discussions and questions.
Informational texts often include special features that guide the reader. These features make it easier to find and understand information.
Pay attention to text features—they are clues that help you understand the main ideas and details.
Informational texts about famous places explain their history, importance, and interesting facts. These texts help us appreciate landmarks and cultural sites.
When reading about famous places, ask: “Why is this place important?” and “What does it teach me about history or culture?”