Look closely at the titles of books and articles when you search for informational text about a subject or topic. They are the best clues about the type of text that is included. Which of these titles is more likely to indicate informational text, rather than literary text? Click the title to check your answer.
| Training an Olympic Champion | Yes, this title suggests that the book or article if about what steps any Olympic champion uses to prepare for the games. |
| Sam Trains for the Olympics | This title promises a story about a specific athlete named Sam--not information about how athletes generally prepare for the Olympics. |
What about these two titles? Which suggests informational text?
| The Best Eyeglass Frames for Every Face Shape | This article is likely to deliver information that people can use to choose eyeglass frames. |
| My Adventures in Eyeglass Hunting | This article would probably tell the story of one person's experience shopping for eyeglass frames. |
Now read each of these titles carefully. Then drag the title to the correct category.
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Atlanta: Home of the Braves
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Informational Text
Literary Text
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That is correct.
You should review this topic.
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Giving a Speech – Strategies for Success
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Informational Text
Literary Text
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That is correct.
You should review this topic.
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The Hidden Seashore: Book 3 of the Adventure Club Series
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Informational Text
Literary Text
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That is correct.
You should review this topic.
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Sea Otters
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Informational Text
Literary Text
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That is correct.
You should review this topic.
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An Adventure in the New Planet
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Informational Text
Literary Text
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That is correct.
You should review this topic.
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