Identifying the features of an information text to prepare for writing our own

Information texts are a form of non-fiction writing that provide information about someone or something. The purpose of an information text is to provide true and factual information to inform the reader on a topic. Information texts are written in the third person, using some second person to engage the reader. Headings and subheadings are key features that organise an information text into sections for the reader. An information text about an author provides information about their life, e.g. childhood, inspiration, jobs and books.