Enhancing Information Texts for KS2 Pupils
Information Texts
What makes a super information text?
Today we are going to look at an example of an information text aimed
at KS2 pupils. We’re going to spot different features including:
•
How the text is organised
•
Appropriate sentence structures to inform
•
Punctuation used
•
How is the text visually appealing for the reader
Wednesday 18
th
November
Text Analysis
Stick the text in the
centre of your page
ready to annotate!
Subheadings
showing what
each section is
about
What did we find out about information
texts?
•
Formal tone
•
Technical vocabulary
•
Use of images with captions
•
Organised through subheadings
•
Subordinate conjunctions to begin sentences
•
No opinions – facts!
•
Past Tense
•
Well organised easy for reader to follow
Lesson 2 – Planning an information text
The Railway Museum in York is updating their learning resources. They have
asked pupils around the country to create information texts on the steam
locomotive and the work of George Stephenson.
Planning
Introduction
-
Impact of the railway
-
Life before steam locomotives
-
Time of change (Victorian era)
Subheadings – NOTES! Sentences are
banned!
Rainhill Trials and the Rocket
Who was George Stephenson?
-
Personal info (think of History last
week)
-
Some info about his life before
engineering
The first passenger railway
- Identify technical vocabulary now
Be creative with your subheadings! Instead of Who was George
Stephenson, you might call your subheading ‘The Father Of The
Railways’.
Layout Devices
•
Jot down any images you think you’ll need.
•
Think about the did you know sections (can you find fun facts and
make your informative text original?
•
Use your ipad and your green book for any additional research.
Varying Sentence Openers
As you write, ensure you use a range of sentence openers. You can begin sentences with fronted adverbials and
subordinate conjunctions to add variety to your writing.
Subordinate Conjunctions
After
Although
As
Before
Since
If
Until
Fronted Adverbials
In 1825,
Surprisingly,
Fortunately,
In Victorian times,
During the trials,
Before long,
Incredibly,
Other ideas!
Many people believed
It was thought
Up until ….
People assumed that
Consequently
Your information text
Audience:
Purpose:
Form:
Style:
Introduction
•
This should be a broad overview of the subject (railways).
•
It should be formal and educational
•
Try to include items from your check list
•
Use technical vocabulary
Introduction
During the 19
th
century
(1800-1900) the development of the railway
transformed Great Britain. Before
steam locomotives
,
horse power
was
used to
transport carriages
but the invention of the
steam locomotive
led to huge change. For the first time,
passengers
could use this
transport for both work opportunities and holidays.
Trade
across the
country also improved as did the lives of the general public. The
incredible expansion of the
railway network
is credited to George
Stephenson, who was an instrumental figure in the history of transport.
The Father of the Railways
George Stephenson (who was also known as the father of the railways)
is renowned for his impact on the world of transportation. Stephenson
was born _______ in the north of England. He pursued a career in the
engineering field working as both a mechanical and civil engineer.
All Aboard! Stockton to Darlington
In 1825, the first passenger carrying railway line was built by George
Stephenson. It used steam power and transported the public between
two small towns in the north east of England: Darlington and Stockton.
Up until this event, railways were only used for goods. The first train
which ran on the passenger railway was called Stephenson’s
Locomotive 1. Incredibly, it reached speeds of 15 miles per hour, which
was unheard of at the time.
You should now have your introduction along with
three paragraphs under different subheadings.
Amazing but True!
•
Did you know George Stephenson was illiterate until the age of 18?
He attended night school and taught himself to read and write as an
adult.
•
Did you know the first locomotovies Stephenson created had no
breaks? They were stopped by disconnecting the engine and the
gears.
•
Did you know the first person to be killed on the railways was a
member of parliament? Mr William Huskisson was knocked down by
the Rocket
You must use bullets points in your final
section!
Explore the key features that make an information text effective for KS2 pupils, including organization, sentence structures, punctuation, and visual appeal. Discover insights on formal tone, using technical vocabulary, images with captions, and organizing through subheadings. Dive into planning an engaging information text on the steam locomotive and George Stephenson's work with the Railway Museum in York.
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What makes a super information text? Today we are going to look at an example of an information text aimed at KS2 pupils. We re going to spot different features including: How the text is organised Appropriate sentence structures to inform Punctuation used How is the text visually appealing for the reader
Wednesday 18th November Text Analysis Subheadings showing what each section is about Stick the text in the centre of your page ready to annotate!
What did we find out about information texts? Formal tone Technical vocabulary Use of images with captions Organised through subheadings Subordinate conjunctions to begin sentences No opinions facts! Past Tense Well organised easy for reader to follow
The Railway Museum in York is updating their learning resources. They have asked pupils around the country to create information texts on the steam locomotive and the work of George Stephenson.
Planning Introduction - Impact of the railway - Life before steam locomotives - Time of change (Victorian era)
Subheadings NOTES! Sentences are banned! Who was George Stephenson? The first passenger railway Rainhill Trials and the Rocket - Personal info (think of History last week) Some info about his life before engineering - Identify technical vocabulary now - Be creative with your subheadings! Instead of Who was George Stephenson, you might call your subheading The Father Of The Railways .
Layout Devices Jot down any images you think you ll need. Think about the did you know sections (can you find fun facts and make your informative text original? Use your ipad and your green book for any additional research.
Varying Sentence Openers As you write, ensure you use a range of sentence openers. You can begin sentences with fronted adverbials and subordinate conjunctions to add variety to your writing. Subordinate Conjunctions Fronted Adverbials Other ideas! After In 1825, Many people believed Although Surprisingly, It was thought As Fortunately, Up until . Before In Victorian times, People assumed that Since During the trials, Consequently If Before long, Until Incredibly,
Your information text Audience: Purpose: Form: Style:
Introduction This should be a broad overview of the subject (railways). It should be formal and educational Try to include items from your check list Use technical vocabulary
Introduction During the 19th century (1800-1900) the development of the railway transformed Great Britain. Before steam locomotives, horse power was used to transport carriages but the invention of the steam locomotive led to huge change. For the first time, passengers could use this transport for both work opportunities and holidays. Trade across the country also improved as did the lives of the general public. The incredible expansion of the railway network is credited to George Stephenson, who was an instrumental figure in the history of transport.
The Father of the Railways George Stephenson (who was also known as the father of the railways) is renowned for his impact on the world of transportation. Stephenson was born _______ in the north of England. He pursued a career in the engineering field working as both a mechanical and civil engineer.
All Aboard! Stockton to Darlington In 1825, the first passenger carrying railway line was built by George Stephenson. It used steam power and transported the public between two small towns in the north east of England: Darlington and Stockton. Up until this event, railways were only used for goods. The first train which ran on the passenger railway was called Stephenson s Locomotive 1. Incredibly, it reached speeds of 15 miles per hour, which was unheard of at the time.
You should now have your introduction along with three paragraphs under different subheadings.
You must use bullets points in your final section! Amazing but True! Did you know George Stephenson was illiterate until the age of 18? He attended night school and taught himself to read and write as an adult. Did you know the first locomotovies Stephenson created had no breaks? They were stopped by disconnecting the engine and the gears. Did you know the first person to be killed on the railways was a member of parliament? Mr William Huskisson was knocked down by the Rocket
