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The New York TimesCNNThe Wall Street JournalNational GeographicThe Discovery ChannelThe Encyclopedia BritannicaAutobiographyBiographyMemoir

What do the above organizations and terms have in common?

The New York TimesCNNThe Wall Street JournalNational GeographicThe Discovery ChannelThe Encyclopedia BritannicaAutobiographyBiographyMemoir

They either are or produce INFORMATIONAL TEXTS!

Introduction to Informational Texts


List your favorite book, story, or any type of text.


Why should we read informational texts?

How Do You Read Informational Texts?

The best way to dissect an informational text is using the PLAN method.

PLAN is an acronym, which means __________. (In other words, what is an acronym?)


Predict the significance of each PLAN letter. (In other words, what does the acronym stand for?)PLAN


PLAN represents the following concepts:PreviewLocateAddNote

These are the steps we will use to analyze different informational texts.

One acronym, all the time.

One acronym to rule them all.

Plan Example

PLAN(Insert the article title here.)

Preview

AddNote

Locate

Copy this graphic organizer in your notes.

PLAN

PreviewDuring the preview phase, glance over the article.

Make predictions based on the title, headings, and subheadings provided in the article.

Skim the article, recording any important details.

Note any information provided by graphic aids (pictures) and their captions.

List any questions you may have about the subject.

PLAN

LocateHere, locate any visual information.

Analyze each picture; record any information you can learn from the visuals.

Also, evaluate any captions connected with the graphic. Observe any valuable information they provide.

PLAN

AddAs you read, add any important notes to this section of your chart. Any crucial facts or details should be listed here.

NoteFor this section, go back and make notes on your “Add” section. Use the following key:X=familiar information?=unfamiliar information+=interesting or important!=surprising or amazing

Plan Example

PLAN(Insert the article title here.)

Preview

AddNote

Locate

Informational Texts

Create another PLAN chart in your notes.

In the center bubble, for the article title, write “Earthquakes.”

Plan Example

“Earthquakes”

Preview

AddNote

Locate

Informational Texts

Before we begin reading, preview the article.

“Earthquakes”

Next, Locate any visuals or graphic aids. Analyze them, and specify any important information listed there.

“Earthquakes”

As we read the article, Add important information to you PLAN chart.

“Earthquakes”

After we have read the article, go back an Note each item you listed. Remember to use our key:X=familiar information?=unfamiliar information+=interesting or important!=surprising or amazing

“Earthquakes” Discussion Questions

Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. In each response, restate the question, and cite evidence with line numbers in parentheses.1. An almanac is an annual reference book. Its purpose

is to publish brief articles relating to a specific field. If you were doing a report on the parts of an

earthquake, would this almanac article help you? (Provide at least 2 pieces of evidence.)2. Why is the San Andreas fault an origin for

earthquakes?3. Why is the focus the most powerful point of an

earthquake?

Informational Texts: Important Terms

Predict the meaning of each of the following terms:1. Main idea/central idea2. Implied main idea3. Supporting details4. Topic sentence


As we read the text on page 904, log the definition of these key terms.1. Main idea/central idea2. Implied main idea3. Supporting details4. Topic sentence


As we read the text on page 904, log the definition of these key terms.1. Main idea/central idea: the most important

idea about a topic.2. Implied main idea: a main idea that is implied

but not directly stated.3. Supporting details: facts and examples that help explain or elaborate on the main idea.4. Topic sentence: the sentence where the

main idea is stated, usually located at the beginning or end of a paragraph.

“What's Eating the Titanic?”

Create a PLAN chart for the article “What's Eating the Titanic?” on page 905.

First, take five minutes to preview the article.

Add your predictions to your chart. Preview the title and any headings provided.


Next, take five minutes to locate and analyze any visuals provided.

Add any relevant information to your chart.


As a class, we will read the article.

As we read, record any important information under the Add section of your chart.


Now, go back and Note the information you added.

“What's Eating the Titanic?” Discussion Questions

Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. In each response, restate the question, and cite evidence with line numbers in parentheses.1. Infer the article's main idea. Then, provide at least

two supporting details that uphold the main idea.2. Why is the Titanic decomposing? Be sure to address

the four major components listed.

“What's Eating the Titanic?” Found Poem

Compose an 8 line found poem that supports the analyze why the Titanic is disintegrating.

Remember, to create a found poem, you must pull evidence from the article and arrange the lines in order.

The graphic organize does not contain line numbers, so this time, you will not provide them.

“What's Eating the Titanic?” Found Poem

Example:Worms munched on softer woodsbacterial colonies growingSalt slowly eatsicebergs overheadparts of the Titaniccareless pilotingsunken shipspirates and explorers

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