text features- 2nd grade

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that shows how something works or how parts are related.

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What is a table of contents?

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A table of contents is a list at the beginning of a book that shows the titles of the chapters and the page numbers.

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What does bold print mean?

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Bold print is darker and thicker text used to make important words stand out.

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Where can you find a caption?

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A caption is usually found close to a picture to explain what it is.

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What are guide words?

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Guide words are the words at the top of a dictionary page that help you find words quickly.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of difficult words and their meanings, usually found at the end of a book.

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What is the purpose of labels?

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Labels are words or phrases that describe what something is, often found on diagrams or pictures.

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What is a title page?

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A title page is the first page of a book that shows the title, author, and publisher.

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What is the purpose of headings?

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Headings are used to organize information and tell you what a section is about.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics in a book, found at the back, with page numbers.