Non Fiction Text Features

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What is a Table/Graph?

Back

A visual representation of data that organizes information in rows and columns or uses bars, lines, or pie slices to show relationships.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

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What is a Label?

Back

A word or phrase that identifies parts of a diagram, photo, or illustration, helping to clarify what is being shown.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is the purpose of previewing text features?

Back

To better understand the text by getting an overview of its structure and main ideas.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What is an Illustration?

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A drawing or sketch that visually represents what something looks like, often used to enhance understanding.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What is a Caption?

Back

A brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph, telling what is depicted.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What is an Index?

Back

An alphabetical list of topics, names, or subjects found in a book, along with page numbers where they can be found.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What is a Glossary?

Back

A list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book, providing explanations of specialized vocabulary.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What is a Side Bar?

Back

A short article or piece of information placed alongside the main text, providing additional context or interesting facts.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is a Map?

Back

A visual representation of an area, showing geographical features, locations, and relationships between different places.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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What is a Table of Contents?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5