Information Texts
Read and create informational texts and reports
What are Information Texts?
Information texts give us facts about real things. They include encyclopaedia entries, newspaper articles, instructions and reports. They are different from stories because they inform rather than entertain.
Features of Information Texts
• A clear heading or title
• Sub-headings to organise sections
• Facts (not opinions)
• Diagrams, pictures or maps
• Captions under pictures
• A glossary (word list) for difficult words
Example
Example: Short Report
Title: Table Mountain
Table Mountain is a famous landmark in Cape Town, South Africa. It is about 1 085 metres high. The flat top gives it its name. Visitors can take a cable car or hike to the summit. The mountain is home to many unique plants and animals.
Note
Remember
When you write an information text, use facts you have researched. Organise your writing with headings. Write in the present tense for things that are still true. Keep sentences clear and simple.
Key Vocabulary
FactSomething that is true and can be proved
HeadingA title at the top of a section
ReportA text that gives information about a topic
CaptionWords under a picture that explain it
GlossaryA list of difficult words with their meanings
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