This document discusses different types of information texts. It defines linear texts as those without images that must be read sequentially from top to bottom. Non-linear texts use visuals like pictures and allow for multiple reading paths, making information easier to find quickly. Examples of text types are given, including information reports, explanations, and instructional procedures. The document evaluates students' understanding of text types and whether linear or non-linear texts are better for finding information.

2. ENGLISH 8
USING TEXTS &
IMAGES TO INFORM
LESSON 12
CARICRIS D. MALAZZAB
T-3/VILLA CACHO I/S

3. 1. What are some different types of information texts?
1. What are some different types
of information texts?
2. How are they similar?
3. How are they different?

4. Purpose of the lesson:
❖Bring together what we have
learned about different
information text types.
❖Compare their structures and
features.

5. VOCABULARY
1. linear text 5. infographic
2. non-linear
text
6. evaluate
3. sequential
pattern
7. credible
4. multiple
reading paths
8. current

6. Text 1
Linear,
Non-Linear
Texts
A linear text is any
printed written material which
has no pictures, illustrations or
images. It merely consists of
words formed into sentences,
paragraphs or stanzas. It is the
kind of text we read from left
to right and top to bottom,
following a sequential pattern.
It often requires a lot of time
to get information from a
linear text. Examples of linear
texts include poems, short
stories, folktales, drama,
diaries and newspaper articles.

7. Text 1
Linear,
Non-Linear
Texts
On the other hand,
non-linear text uses visuals
such as pictures, drawings
or images to communicate
information. The reader
reads and analyzes the text
using multiple reading
paths. Because non-linear
texts use images, it is easier
to find information quickly.
Examples of non-linear
texts are: graph, charts,
tables, infographics,
flowcharts, timelines, and

8. Text 2
__________
Water can exist as a
solid (ice), liquid (water) or
gas (vapor or gas). As liquid
water cools down, the
amount of potential energy
is reduced and the
molecules start to move
slower. When the water
temperature reaches
around 0°C, the molecules
stick together and form a
solid – ice. Even in this solid
stage, the molecules are
still moving – we just can’t

9. Text 3
How to
evaluate
websites

10. Pick A Door

11. Q4. What text
types are Texts
1, 2 and 3?
answ
er
Text 1–Information
report; Text 2-
Explanation; Text 3-
Instructional/Procedu
re.

12. Q5. What
title would
you give
Text 2?
answe
r
How does water
turn into ice? How
water turns into
ice.

13. Q6.Which text
is an example
of a non-linear
text? Give
reasons for
your answer.
answe
r
Text 3. It uses
a flowchart to
show the steps
in evaluating a
website.

14. Which text has the same
purpose as Text type A?
Text type B? Text type C?
answe
r
Text type A – Instructional text;
give instructions for how to
make or do something (Text 3);
Text type B – Explanation;
explains how or why something
happens (Text 2); Text type C –
Exposition/Information report;
provides a systematic
information about a topic (Text
1).

15. Is it quicker to find
information from
linear or non-linear
texts? Give reasons
for your answer.
answ
er
Visuals make it easier
to find information
because the reader
can use multiple
reading paths rather
than reading from left
to right, top to bottom.