Exit Ticket: Text Features & ALWTW Background Knowledge

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What is a text feature that helps readers understand the main idea of a section?

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Heading

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What is the function of a bolded word in a text?

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To highlight an important term or idea

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What is the primary historical context of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

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The Sudanese Civil War

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Which text feature would you use to quickly find the page number for a specific topic?

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Index

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What caused the conflict between the Dinka and Nuer tribes, as explored in the book?

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Competition for water and grazing land

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What is the purpose of a glossary in a text?

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To provide definitions of difficult or specialized terms

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How does a table of contents help readers?

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It lists the chapters or sections of a book along with their page numbers.

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What is the role of captions in a text?

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To explain or provide context for images or diagrams.

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What does an index typically include?

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An alphabetical list of topics along with their page numbers.

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Why are headings important in a text?

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They organize content and indicate the main ideas of sections.