Reference Materials and Text Features

Why are text features important in nonfiction texts?

• They make the text longer and more complex.
• They replace the need for a summary.
• They help readers locate information and understand content.
• They are only used for decorative purposes.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which text feature helps readers locate specific information quickly?

• Headings
• Table of contents
• Index
• Glossary

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How do text features clarify complex ideas in a nonfiction text?

• By presenting unrelated facts
• By eliminating the need for headings
• By using complicated language
• By providing extra information and visuals

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the primary purpose of a table of contents in a nonfiction text?

• To list main sections or chapters with page numbers
• To highlight key terms and concepts
• To provide a summary of the entire book
• To present related items in no specific order

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

How do headings function in a nonfiction text?

• They provide definitions for key terms
• They present items in a specific order
• They indicate the main topic of a section
• They summarize the entire text

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the role of bold text in nonfiction writing?

• To present items in a specific order
• To highlight key terms and important information
• To indicate the title of a book or movie
• To provide a summary of the chapter

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does italicized text typically indicate in a nonfiction text?

• A list of related items
• The page number of a chapter
• The main topic of a section
• An emphasis on a word or phrase

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the difference between a bulleted list and a numbered list?

• Bulleted lists show items in a specific order, while numbered lists do not.
• Bulleted lists are used for definitions, while numbered lists are for summaries.
• Bulleted lists are always longer than numbered lists.
• Bulleted lists present related items without a specific order, while numbered lists show items in a specific order.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

How do diagrams and charts enhance a reader's understanding of complex information?

• By presenting unrelated items
• By listing definitions of key terms
• By simplifying complex information
• By providing lengthy descriptions

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the purpose of a glossary in a nonfiction text?

• To provide definitions for key terms used in the text
• To summarize the main ideas of the text
• To present visual representations of data
• To list the chapters and their page numbers

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5