Concentrate on Critical Reading Unit 1-2

What is the main purpose of a Table of Contents?

• To define new terms

• To list page numbers alphabetically

• To give an overview of major topics and chapters

• To summarize each chapter

Where is the Glossary usually found in a textbook?

• At the beginning

• After the index

• In the middle of each chapter

• At the end of the book

The Glossary provides:

• Chapter summaries

• Alphabetical list of pictures

• Short definitions of unfamiliar words

• Review questions for each topic

What does the Index include?

• Only topics from the last chapter

• A list of all definitions

• Alphabetical listing of topics with page numbers

• An introduction to the book

You can use the Index to:

• Find only the chapter titles

• Locate specific information quickly

• Understand the book’s theme

• Read definitions in detail

Which part of the book helps you find where each chapter begins?

• Glossary

• Index

• Table of Contents

• Foreword

What kind of terms might you find in a Glossary?

• Chapter titles

• Complex vocabulary like “scientific notation”

• Author’s biography

• Homework answers

What is the main purpose of these textbook features?

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the user

• To help readers navigate and understand the content

• To replace teacher instruction

How is the Table of Contents usually organized?

• In alphabetical order

• Randomly

• By units, parts, or sections

• By key terms

If a student wants to find the meaning of “sample space,” they should look in the:

• Preface

• Index

• Glossary

• Table of Contents