π Topic Summary
Informational texts are like super-powered books and articles that teach you about real things! They give you facts and details to help you understand a topic. Think about books about animals, space, or even how to make a yummy snack! These texts have a purpose: to inform you! We'll practice figuring out what information each text is trying to give us.
This worksheet will help you practice identifying the purpose of informational texts, building your vocabulary, and thinking critically about what you read. Get ready to become informational text experts! π§
π€ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their correct definitions:
| Words |
Definitions |
| 1. Fact |
a. To give information about something |
| 2. Inform |
b. Something that is true and can be proven |
| 3. Topic |
c. Details that help explain something |
| 4. Details |
d. Main idea or subject |
| 5. Purpose |
e. The reason why something is written or created. |
Write the correct letter (a, b, c, d, or e) next to each word:
- Fact: ____
- Inform: ____
- Topic: ____
- Details: ____
- Purpose: ____
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words. Choose from these words: learn, facts, inform, topic, details.
The purpose of an informational text is to ______ you about a ______. It is full of ______ and ______. These texts help you ______ new things!
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Think about a book you've read that taught you something new. What was the book about, and what did you learn from it? π