lesson feel about the story
may sometimes differ
from the sentiments of
the author. Tone
and mood are
important in
determining the
purpose of the author.
of
Various Types of
Informational/Factu
al Text
D. Discussing
new
concepts and
practicing new
skills #1
Informational texts are
nonfiction, factual
writings. When an author
writes an
informational text,
he/she wants to inform
the audience of the topic
in an easy-to-follow
format. You can find
informational text in
essays, articles, books,
handouts, or
brochures.
An informational text is
different than other
nonfiction writings
because its
purpose is to share
information about the
world. While
informational texts are a
type
of nonfiction, they do
have unique qualities
that make them easy to
identify through
organizational features
and key structure.
Below is a table showing
the 5 common key
structures of
informative/factual
texts, its definition and
examples.
Language Features of
Informational/ Factual Texts
➢ Informational or factual texts
are usually written in the
present tense. ( But
sometimes they are written in
the past tense ).
➢ They are normally written in
the third person.
Recounts/Chronology may use
the first person or third person.
➢ Descriptive language is used
that is factual rather than
imaginative.
➢ Informative and factual texts
use an impersonal tone and
appropriate level
of formal vocabulary.
➢ They provide clear
information about a subject
and usually written mostly in
objective and general terms.
Gathering information is very
important in planning for your
research works,
speeches, and other classroom-
based tasks. It provides
credibility and depth in
discussing the topic with your
target audience.
The following are sources of
relevant information:
1. Encyclopedia gives factual
information on a wide range of
subjects, people,
places, science, technology,
history, business, and
government. It consists of
volumes of books in which the
topics are listed alphabetically.
Example: When I need to learn
the culture of Spain, I may use
an
encyclopedia. Through the use of
an encyclopedia, I may also
acquire knowledge on the
population and historical places
of the
said country.
2. Almanac provides an annual
publication containing general
information
about government, industry,
politics, commerce, world events,
and sports.
Example: When I need to
research the number of typhoons
that hit
Read the story below.
Write your answers to
the following guide
questions on
a separate answer
sheet.
The Lion and the
Mouse
by Aesop
One day after a big
meal, a great lion fell
asleep at the door of
his cave. As he was
dreaming of all kinds of
good things, he felt a
thug at his mane and
drowsily lifting up a
paw,
caught a little mouse.
“Grrrr,” growled the
lion. “What are you
doing in my mane? I’ll
eat you up.”
“Oh, please, your
majesty,” squeaked the
mouse. “Please spare
me. I had no
idea you were a lion. I
thought you were a
haystack and I was
looking for some nice
hay for my nest. If you
forgive me, and let me
go, I’ll repay you some
Read the news
article.
US blames China
for spread of virus
WASHINGTON -
The United States
blamed China for
the corona
virus pandemic
with the
administration of
US President
Donald Trump
pushing back on
criticism of their
handling of the
situation.
While Trump has
lauded Chinese
President Xi
Jinping’s work in
responding to the
virus, he also
referred to the
corona virus as the
“foreign
virus” that “started
in China” and also
took some digs at
Europe for letting
it spiral out of
control.
The news article