Before you began this lesson, you might have assumed that all informational texts were just a list of facts. But now you know that they're much more than that. Besides presenting plenty of specific, often very interesting information, informational text can also include details related to how the author thinks, feels, and believes.
Review the lists of features below to make sure that your own two paragraphs are good examples of subjective and objective writing. Click each heading to see what that paragraph should do and include.
- use third-person point of view
- include facts about the topic you are discussing
- not include your own beliefs, feelings, or opinions
- use a formal writing style with correct standard grammar
- define words that may be unfamiliar to readers
- use first-person point of view
- include facts about the topic you are discussing
- include your beliefs, feelings, and opinions about the topic
- use a casual, informal style that is more like a conversation
- define words that may be unfamiliar to readers
Turn it in!
When you are satisfied that your two paragraphs meet all the requirements, submit them to your teacher in one document. Your work on this assignment will be graded using the rubric below.
| Points | Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
| Point of View 3 points |
3 | Your subjective paragraph uses first-person point of view, and your objective paragraph uses third-person point of view. |
| Shared Features 3 points |
3 | Both paragraphs include facts about one topic, and both define unfamiliar words using easy-to-understand definitions. |
| Distinguishing Features 3 points |
3 | Your subjective paragraph includes your own thoughts, beliefs, and feelings about the topic, and your objective paragraph does not include any of your own thoughts, beliefs, and feelings about the topic. |
| Tone and Style 3 points |
3 | Your subjective paragraph is written in a casual, informal style; and your objective paragraph is written in a formal style that uses correct standard grammar. |
