Nonfiction - Text Structure and Text Features

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What is a Caption?

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A caption is a feature that explains what an illustration or photograph is.

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What type of writing considers similarities and differences?

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Compare & Contrast.

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What is a Chart/Graph?

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A chart or graph is a visual representation of data.

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What words/phrases indicate Cause & Effect writing?

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Words like 'because', 'as a result of', and 'due to'.

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What is the first step in revising your writing?

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The first step is to read each paragraph separately and find the topic sentence.

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What does the Index in a nonfiction text do?

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The Index lists topics and where they can be found in the text.

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What is the purpose of a Table of Contents?

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The Table of Contents outlines the chapters or sections of a book and their page numbers.

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What is Descriptive writing?

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Descriptive writing uses sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind.

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What is Order & Sequence writing?

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Order & Sequence writing organizes information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What is Problem & Solution writing?

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Problem & Solution writing presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.