informational texts

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What is evidence in informational texts?

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Facts and/or information (quotes, statistics, graphs, etc.) presented together as a body of support for a claim or value statement, stated clearly and directly.

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What is a glossary?

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A section in a book that helps you figure out the pronunciation of a word, defines key words, and is generally found in the back of the book.

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How does a caption help a reader understand an informational text?

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It explains a photograph or illustration and gives information that may not be in the text.

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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To inform the reader.

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What are headings/subheadings?

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Text that helps the reader locate information in the text, printed in large or bold print to make them stand out.

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What is an informational text?

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Any text that provides factual information about a specific topic.

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What is the purpose of an index in a book?

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To help the reader locate specific information quickly by listing topics and their page numbers.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is a table of contents?

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A list at the beginning of a book that outlines the chapters and their page numbers.

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What is a timeline?

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A visual representation that shows events in chronological order.