Scribd
Upload
13 views

Informational Text Features

Informational text is nonfiction aimed at conveying factual information, with examples including encyclopedias and news articles. Key linguistic features such as diction, transition devices, and varied sentence structures enhance clarity, readability, and comprehension. Mastering these features is essential for improving reading and writing skills.

Uploaded by

kezianueva
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
13 views

Informational Text Features

Informational text is nonfiction aimed at conveying factual information, with examples including encyclopedias and news articles. Key linguistic features such as diction, transition devices, and varied sentence structures enhance clarity, readability, and comprehension. Mastering these features is essential for improving reading and writing skills.

Uploaded by

kezianueva
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 12

Informational Text: Features and

Importance
Examining Linguistic Features for
Organizational Efficiency
What is Informational Text?
• Informational text is nonfiction written to convey
factual information.

• Examples:
• - Encyclopedias
• - News articles
• - Instruction manuals
• - Textbooks

• Purpose: To inform, explain, describe, or instruct.


Linguistic Features in Informational Text
• 1. **Diction and Style**: Choosing precise and
formal language.

• 2. **Transition Devices**: Words or phrases


that connect ideas (e.g., however, therefore).

• 3. **Sentence Structure and Function**: Using


varied sentence lengths and types to improve
clarity and flow.
Importance of Linguistic Features
• Diction
-ensures clarity and precision.

• Transition devices
-improve readability and logical flow.

• Sentence structure
-enhances comprehension and engagement.
Examples of Diction and Style
Example 1: Using Specific Terms

General: 'Plants grow in many places.'


Precise: 'Cacti thrive in arid regions with minimal
water.'

• Example 2: Formal vs. Informal Style

Informal: 'This stuff helps plants grow.'


Formal: 'Fertilizers enhance plant growth by providing
essential nutrients.'
Using Transition Devices
• Examples of Transition Words:

Addition: furthermore, moreover


Contrast: however, on the other hand
Cause and Effect: therefore, as a result
Sequence: first, next, finally

• Activity: Identify transition words in a sample


paragraph.
Sentence Structure and Function
Simple Sentences: Convey single ideas

clearly.
• - Example: 'The sun rises in the east.'
•The dog barked loudly.
•She enjoys reading books.
•The sun shines brightly.
•They danced all night.
•He completed the project.
Sentence Structure and Function
2. Compound Sentences: Combine related
ideas.
Example: 'The sun rises in the east, and it
sets in the
west.'
•The dog barked, and the cat ran away.
•She enjoys reading books, but she also
likes writing stories.
•The sun shines brightly, so we went to the beach.
•They danced all night, but they still woke up early.
•He completed the project, and his boss was impressed.
Sentence Structure and Function
3. Complex Sentences: Show relationships

between ideas.
Example: 'Because the sun rises in the east,
mornings are bright.’
•The dog barked because it heard a strange noise.
•She enjoys reading books when it is raining outside.
•The sun shines brightly, although clouds sometimes
cover it.
•They danced all night until the music stopped.
•He completed the project after working on it for
several weeks.
Activity: Analyze a Text
• Task: Read the provided paragraph and
answer the following:

• 1. Identify examples of diction and style.


• 2. Highlight transition devices.
• 3. Discuss how sentence structure aids
comprehension.
Summary
• - Informational texts use linguistic features to
improve organization.
• - Diction, transition devices, and sentence
structure are key tools.
• - Mastery of these features enhances reading
and writing skills.
Thank You!

Keep exploring and improving your


skills in analyzing informational texts.

You might also like