Nonfiction Review

Front

Words near a picture or photograph to help readers better understand it.

Back

Caption

Front

Similar to a dictionary, this helps readers define words from the text. It is found at the back of the book.

Back

Glossary

Front

Helps readers see exactly what something or someone looks like.

Back

Photograph

Front

Helps readers understand where something is in the world.

Back

Map

Front

When a word is bold, in italics, or underlined, it is an important word for readers to know. Which term best describes this feature?

Back

Special Print

Front

The purpose of this text structure is to explain why events occur, or to describe what will happen as a result of certain events.

Back

cause and effect

Front

If a paragraph included the words “similar”, “unlike”, and “differences,” which text structure would you likely be reading?

Back

compare and contrast

Front

The number of trees in our area is decreasing at a rapid pace. Trees are primarily being cut down due to the development of homes and businesses. Deforestation (the removal of forests) is also occurring because land is being cleared for farmland and agriculture. The previous paragraph features which text structure?

Back

cause and effect

Front

The previous paragraph features which text structure? Food waste is a major problem in the United States. Each year, billions of pounds of perfectly edible food are thrown out and left to rot. To solve this problem, grocery shoppers are encouraged to buy only what they truly need to feed their families. Another solution used by some families is making sure all leftovers are eaten before new foods are prepared. If all U.S. families make an effort, hopefully we can waste less food (and money) as a nation. Options: problem and solution, compare and contrast, sequence, cause and effect

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problem and solution

Front

The previous paragraph features which text structure? Options: sequence, description, cause and effect, compare and contrast

Back

cause and effect