Comparing Informative and Imaginative Texts
WALT: Compare different types of texts Years 2-4 Identifying similarities and differences
What Are Text Types?
Texts can be different types Some texts tell us facts and information Other texts tell us stories and use imagination Both types are important and useful
Meet Our Two Text Types
{"left":"Informative Texts\nGive us facts and information\nHelp us learn about the real world\nUse clear, precise language","right":"Imaginative Texts\nTell us stories\nUse creativity and make-believe\nHelp us use our imagination"}
Text Detective Activity
Look at your text samples Find clues about each text type Use your detective skills! What do you notice about the words and pictures?
Features We Can Compare
Purpose - Why was it written? Language Features - What words are used? Structure - How is it organized? Illustrations - What pictures help us?
Create Your Own Chart
Work with your partner Fill in your comparison chart Use the text samples to find examples Remember to look for purpose, language, structure, and illustrations
Reflection Time
How are informative and imaginative texts similar? How are they different? Why do we need both types of texts? Which type do you prefer and why?