Creating a Table of Contents for Informational Writing

In this episode, the process of creating a table of contents for an informational book is explained. The video begins with an introduction to the concept and purpose of a table of contents, highlighting its role in helping readers locate specific information without reading the entire book. The instructor then demonstrates how to organize and list sections of a book, such as the introduction, various topics, and the closing, along with their starting pages. The episode concludes with a brief mention of adding a glossary and a teaser for the next episode, which will cover glossary creation.

What is the primary purpose of a table of contents in an informational book?

• To give a brief introduction to the book

• To list each section and its starting page

• To provide a summary of each chapter

• To include references and citations

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Why did the narrator refer to the table of contents in the book about dogs?

• To see the list of references

• To locate information about what dogs eat

• To check the publication date

• To find out the author's name

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What is the first step the narrator takes to create a table of contents?

• Writing the introduction

• Numbering and ordering the pages

• Adding a glossary

• Designing the book cover

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What is the title of the first section in the narrator's table of contents?

• What Computers Do

• Introduction

• Parts of Computers

• Kinds of Computers

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On which page does the section 'Parts of Computers' start?

• Page 6

• Page 4

• Page 2

• Page 8

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What additional section does the narrator decide to add at the end of the book?

• Glossary

• References

• Index

• Appendix

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