The STRUCTURE of an INFORMATIVE text

To achieve according to what purposes we can meet different types of texts. These according to their purpose will have their own classification, so we can focus on the informative texts. These are intended to transmit information and have a series of characteristics and types of their own. In this lesson from a TEACHER we will talk about what is the structure of an informational text Although it will depend on the type of informative text to be treated, they have a series of common peculiarities in terms of structure and purpose. Do you want to know it?

There are different types of texts and, one of them, are the informative texts that are written in order to provide the receiver with certain data and information on a certain topic. These texts will never be fictional and we can find them in many places. Because they seek to convey important information to the reader, they must be expressed clearly with a main idea very marked.

To highlight the important parts of that text, you can access different

resources such as the bold or highlighted in which quotes or concepts that are interesting are shown. Likewise, they can also be accompanied by photographs, graphs, tables, legends... etc.

Characteristics of informative texts

In them the important thing is the information, therefore it must appear in an adequate way, that is, with the amount necessary so that the reader can assimilate it and explained correctly so that he assimilates it and understand. The author's vision is set aside as they are objective texts in which the opinion of the same has no place. Thus an informative text must be:

• Sure: it is necessary that the sentences are expressed correctly in order to get the message across as clearly as possible. That is to say, the text must be understood by the reader and therefore must avoid very overloaded or elaborate formulas that make it difficult to understand it. The right and appropriate words must be used to convey the information.
• Concise: show what are the relevant data and express it correctly to show only what is of interest to address the subject being discussed.
• Precise: An informative text should focus on the main topic and use the appropriate terms at all times. The writing must therefore be simple to ensure that the reader adequately understands what the main idea of ​​the text is. It is also necessary to know the audience to which it is directed and to adapt to it.

Although each of the informative texts has a purpose that causes its structure to change, in general, they share a series of parameters. These are designed to ensure that the reader can get a good understanding of the idea that you want to convey. Thus, we could point out that an informative text must always contain:

Qualification

In all informative text a title must appear, this must always reflect what is the main topic to be covered. The headline can be a word or a set of words, but it should always be very clear and concise so that the reader can know at a glance what the text they are going to read is about continuation. Especially in the press, the option is to incorporate eye-catching titles that attract attention and make the reader want to continue reading.

Subtitle

Are used to expand the information that has been given in the title. On many occasions these are very brief and do not allow us to delve into the subject. Captions provide additional information on the topic so that it is better understood.

Introduction

Usually it is a paragraph in which it is shown in a few lines what is the topic that the text is going to deal with, locates the reader and invites them to continue with the information which will be offered to you below. Its mission is to get the reader to keep reading. The introduction is tremendously important because if it is good it will encourage the reader to continue reading.

Body

After the introduction we find the body of the informative text. That is, the body is called the paragraphs that make up the same and in which we can find all the information needed to understand the main idea of ​​the text. In order to achieve a good understanding of it, it must have different paragraphs in which the secondary ideas that will serve to support the principal.

Conclution

It is the final paragraph or paragraphs of an informational text. It shows what have been the main ideas that have been developed throughout the text so that they are as clear as possible. Are the final clasp for any information so that all data is explained and clear.

The structure of informative texts is intended to convey information to a receiver about different topics or specific ideas. If you want to know more similar articles follow our section of Spanish language in which you will find other lessons that can help you with your studies.