Non-Fiction Text Features

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Text features in nonfiction books help us understand what we read.

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To help make sense of what we are reading.

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Where to find a book's title?

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On the front cover.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Table of contents indicates:

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Where each chapter or section begins.

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Text features that organize data for readability:

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Charts, graphs, and tables

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Text feature under a picture providing info?

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Captions

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What is a diagram?

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A simple drawing showing parts with labels.

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Timeline definition?

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The order when things happen.

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.K.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

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Glossary definition?

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Gives the meaning of words.

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Why are some words bold or italic?

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To draw attention to important words.

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Where to find the Index?

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At the end of the book.

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