Nonfiction Reading Practice

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What is nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a genre of writing that provides factual information about real events, people, and places.

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What is the author's purpose for writing nonfiction?

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The author's purpose for writing nonfiction is to inform the reader.

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a nonfiction book that tells the life story of a real person.

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Why do teachers assign nonfiction books?

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Teachers assign nonfiction books to teach students new things about the world.

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What is a text feature?

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Text features are parts of a book that help the reader understand the information better, such as headings, tables of contents, and diagrams.

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What is a table of contents?

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A table of contents is a list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters and their page numbers.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of difficult words and their meanings found at the end of a book.

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What is a photograph in a nonfiction book?

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A photograph is a real image that shows what something looks like, often used to illustrate information.

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What is the purpose of diagrams in nonfiction?

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Diagrams are used to visually explain information or show how something works.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a topic.