Non-fiction Text Features

Front

What is a map?

Back

A map is a visual representation of an area, showing locations, distances, and features.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Front

What is a caption?

Back

A caption is a brief explanation or description of a photo or illustration.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is a glossary?

Back

A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a book.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is a diagram?

Back

A diagram is a drawing that explains or shows how something works.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is bold print?

Back

Bold print is text that is darker and thicker than regular text, used to emphasize important information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is a timeline?

Back

A timeline is a visual representation that shows events in chronological order.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

Front

What is an index?

Back

An index is an alphabetical list of topics and where to find them in a book.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is a label?

Back

A label is a word or phrase that describes an item in a diagram or photo.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is a photo?

Back

A photo is a picture taken with a camera that shows real-life images.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Front

What is a table of contents?

Back

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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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5