Nonfiction Text Features - 3rd Grade

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What is a glossary?

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

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What do captions do?

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Captions are found under pictures, diagrams, or charts to help explain what the image 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, along with the page numbers where they can be found.

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What is the difference between a glossary and an index?

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A glossary provides definitions of words, while an index shows the page numbers where topics can be found.

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What are photographs used for in nonfiction texts?

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Photographs help readers visualize the content and understand the information better.

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What is an illustration?

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An illustration is a drawing or picture that helps explain or enhance the text.

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What is a chart?

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A chart is a visual representation of information, often using graphs or tables to organize data.

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What is the purpose of a table of contents?

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A table of contents lists the chapters or sections of a book along with their page numbers.

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What are labels in nonfiction texts?

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Labels are words or phrases that identify parts of a diagram or illustration.

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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 relate to each other.