Informational Text Features

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What is the title of a book?

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The title is the name of the book that gives a glimpse into what the book might be about.

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How do pictures help in informational texts?

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Pictures help us visualize what we are reading about and make the text more interesting.

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What is a caption?

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A caption explains or gives more information about what is going on in a picture.

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What does it mean when a word is in a larger font size or bolded?

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It signals that the word or phrase is important.

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What is a subtitle?

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A subtitle is a secondary part of a title that gives additional information regarding what the work is about.

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What are headings in a text?

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Headings are titles for sections of text that help organize information.

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What is the purpose of a glossary?

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A glossary provides definitions of important terms used in the text.

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What are footnotes?

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Footnotes are notes at the bottom of a page that provide additional information or references.

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What are subheadings?

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Subheadings are smaller headings that divide sections within a chapter or article.

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How do bolded words enhance understanding?

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Bolded words draw attention to key concepts or terms that are important for understanding the text.