Informational Text Features

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The way an informational text is organized is called...

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Text Structure

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Which of the following is a graph?

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A visual representation of data, such as a bar graph or line graph.

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Which of the following images includes a caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an image.

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The amount of trash in the ocean is causing sea life to die. Some ways people can help is by recycling, raising awareness and supporting ocean clean up programs. What text structure is being used?

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Problem and Solution

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Words that appear under a photograph to give the reader information about the picture are called...

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Captions

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What is a heading in an informational text?

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A heading is a title or subtitle that indicates the topic of a section.

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What is the purpose of a table of contents?

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

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What are bullet points used for in informational texts?

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Bullet points are used to list important information clearly and concisely.

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What is an index in a book?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics and where they can be found in the book.

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What does a glossary provide in an informational text?

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A glossary provides definitions of key terms used in the text.