Directions: Think about the characteristics of informational texts. Next, determine if each text character is a feature or not a feature of a informational text .

Avoids interpretation or judgment

Connect key ideas

Includes an introductory statement

Includes supporting details

Include the main ideas of original texts

Provides interpretation or judgment

Refers to at least one outside source for supporting details

Uses exact words and phrasing as the original text

Use obiective voice

Uses subjective voice