Nonfiction Vocabulary Terms

Front

What is an attention grabber that often includes the main idea of a paper?

Back

Headings

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the phrase most often located at the top of the page that provides the name of the passage?

Back

Title

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Front

What is a heading underneath the main heading called?

Back

Subheadings

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Front

What is the term for slanted text that is occasionally used in websites, references, books, or articles?

Back

Italics

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is a quick summary of the passage located on the side of the page called?

Back

Sidebar

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Front

What is the purpose of headings in a nonfiction text?

Back

To organize content and highlight main ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Front

How do subheadings enhance the understanding of a nonfiction text?

Back

They break down sections into more specific topics, making it easier to navigate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Front

What role do italics play in nonfiction writing?

Back

They emphasize important terms or concepts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

Why is the title important in a nonfiction text?

Back

It provides the main focus and sets the expectation for the content.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What information is typically found in a sidebar?

Back

Additional context, summaries, or related information to the main text.