Nonfiction Text Features - 3rd Grade

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a visual representation that helps explain information or concepts, often used in nonfiction texts.

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What is the purpose of captions?

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Captions are short descriptions found under pictures, diagrams, or charts that help the reader understand what the image is about.

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What do subheadings do in a text?

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Subheadings help the reader find the main ideas in each section of the text.

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What are photographs used for in nonfiction texts?

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Photographs are used to help the reader visualize something described in the passage.

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What is the index in a nonfiction book?

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The index is a list at the back of the book that shows where specific topics can be found.

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What is a table of contents?

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A table of contents is a list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters and their page numbers.

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What are illustrations?

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Illustrations are drawings or images used to enhance the text and help explain ideas.

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What is the glossary?

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The glossary is a section at the end of a book that defines important terms used in the text.

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What are headings?

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Headings are titles at the beginning of sections that indicate what the section is about.

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What is special print?

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Special print refers to text that is bold, italicized, or underlined to emphasize important information.