Nonfiction Text Features - 3rd Grade

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What is a map?

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A map is a visual representation that helps readers see where places are in relation to geographic regions of the world.

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What are photographs in nonfiction texts?

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

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a feature that explains what an illustration or photograph is.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a visual text feature that shows information or explains something in a clear way.

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What is the purpose of subheadings 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 is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics or terms found in a book, along with page numbers where they can be found.

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What is a glossary?

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

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What is the table of contents?

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

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What are labels in nonfiction texts?

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Labels are words or phrases that identify parts of an illustration or photograph.

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What is the purpose of illustrations in nonfiction texts?

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Illustrations help to clarify and enhance the information presented in the text.