Informational Text Features/Structures

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a section in a book that provides definitions of key words used in the text.

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What does a caption do?

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A caption explains what is in a picture or illustration.

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What is the purpose of a table of contents?

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The table of contents shows the reader where to find specific chapters and/or sections of the text.

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is a problem/solution text structure?

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A problem/solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses ways to solve it.

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What is compare and contrast?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is a way of organizing information according to the time it happened.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title at the top of a page or section that indicates what the content is about.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics and where they can be found in the book.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a title that comes under a main heading and provides more specific information.