Information Text: Features

Information Report

Purpose: to provide information about a specific topic

Structure	·         a general opening statement or introductory paragraph ·         paragraphs with key points ·         headings and subheadings (categorisation) ·         may include illustrations ·         may include a conclusion
Language	use of short, simple sentences to inform readers about the details of the topic simple (timeless) present tense present perfect tense use of specific vocabulary or technical words passive voice
Text forms	pamphlets brochures publications, e.g., science journals encyclopaedia non-fiction books