Reading Passages Informational Text

Summary:

• an overview of a text that captures the main points but does not give all of the details and does not include opinions.

• ideas that tell all the details in a story and gives an opinion

Author’s point of view:

• The opinion of the author.

• The opinion of the reader.

passages that explain or inform.

• Compare and Contrast

• Denotation

• Literary Texts

• Informational Texts

an overview of a passage that captures the main points but does not give every detail and does not include opinions.

• Problem and Solution

• Objective Summary

• Propel the Action

• Technical Meaning

a reasonable conclusion reached that is based on evidence found in the text.

• Counterclaim

• Incident

• Inference

• Cause and Effect

Find the central idea.

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business

• Being a clown isn't all fun and games.

• Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

• Rodeos are exciting.

• Clowns are good at riding bulls.

What is the purpose of an informational text?

• To inform the reader about a specific topic.

• Allow readers to find key information.

• Allow readers to understand the main topic.

• All the above

What are some informational text features?

• Headings/Subheadings

• Bolded or Italicized Vocabulary

• Sidebars with Additional Information

• Visual Representations (Tables or Graphs)

What are the structures of informational texts?

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Sequential/Chronological

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

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

• Central Idea

• Theme

• Text Features

• Author