Understanding Text Features and Ideas

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What is a glossary?

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

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What do captions do in a text?

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Captions provide additional information about images or illustrations.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central message or point that the author wants to convey.

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What is cause/effect text structure?

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Cause/effect text structure shows how one event leads to another.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics and where to find them in a book.

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What is a table of contents?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main points.

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What is a bibliography?

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A bibliography is a list of sources used in a text.

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How can headings help in understanding a text?

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Headings organize the text and indicate what each section is about.

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What is a text feature?

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Text features are parts of a text that help readers find information, like headings, captions, and glossaries.