Informational Text Features

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What is a glossary?

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

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How does the glossary help us?

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It tells us the definitions of important words that are bolded in the text.

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Where can the definitions of bold words be found?

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In the glossary.

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What is a sub-heading?

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A sub-heading is a smaller heading that breaks down a section into smaller parts.

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How do sub-headings help us as readers?

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They help to further break down a section or topic into small chunks.

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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 the book.

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What text feature tells us what the book is about?

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The table of contents.

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What is the purpose of bold words in a text?

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Bold words highlight important terms or concepts.

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What is a table of contents?

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A table of contents is a list of chapters or sections in a book with their page numbers.

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What does the index help us find?

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The index helps us find specific topics and their page numbers.