Post on 24-Feb-2016
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Informational Text Vocabulary
Objective: Gain a deeper understanding of informational text vocabulary & identify text features
Lead Paragraph
The opening paragraph of a text that gives the reader the main idea of the
story.
Lead Paragraph
Body
The body of a text includes the details describing the main ideas of the
article. “It’s the MEAT of the article.”
Body
Conclusion
The conclusion paragraph sums up the article and answers the question
“How will the reader remember this?”
Conclusion
Details
Details are included in the body of the article and give specific
information about the main idea.Hint! They answer the 5 W’s:
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY
Can you identify a few supporting details?
Clarity
Clarity refers to an article with a clear main idea and supporting details. Readers are
not confused about the 5 W’s – they know exactly what the article
is about.
Hint: Pronouns are used sparingly!
Does this article leave you guessing about any of the 5 W’s?
Headline
The title of an article in
BIG, BOLD LETTERS!
Byline
The short phrase indicating who wrote the article. It is usually between the headline & lead
paragraph.Also called: “Writer’s Credit”
Byline
Photo Caption
The short phrase near a photo describing what the photo is about.
Headings
Titles in a passage, usually found in encyclopedias or textbooks. Headings tell
what the article will be about.
SubheadingsShort phrases that divide the text into
sections. Subheadings tell what each paragraph will be about.
Indentations
Used to show new paragraphs, new headings, or new subheadings.
Hint! Indentations break up the lines to make it easier for a reader to
skim & scan.
Bullets
Used to show lists or details in an article.
Remember! They can be ANY icon, not just “dots”.
Bullets
Cherry Pie Ingredients: Football Gear:Cherries HeadgearFlour Shoulder padsBaking Soda Knee padsSugar CleatsButter Mouthpiece