Nonfiction Text Features

What helps you know what the article will be about?

• the paragraphs

• the heading

• the underlined word

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the primary purpose of non-fiction text features?

• To make the book longer

• To help readers understand the text better

• To make the book look more interesting

• To fill up space in the book

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is a common feature found in non-fiction texts to help organize information?

• Narrative arcs

• Plot twists

• Table of contents

• Character dialogues

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What text feature is used to indicate the main topic of a section?

• Diagram

• Map

• Heading

• Glossary

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Write one example of a text feature.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why are headings used in non-fiction texts?

• To introduce new characters

• To divide the text into sections

• To list the page numbers

• To provide a summary at the end

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What additional information does a map in a non-fiction book provide?

• Character biographies

• Plot summaries

• Historical context

• Geographical locations

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the TITLE of the magazine?

• 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals

• Dog Rescues Cats

Bold, underlined or italized words help readers because...

• they are fun to look at

• the allow you to see better

• they make sure the reader pays attention to the word or notices it

• they create style

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Reflect: Why do you think non-fiction text features are important?

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5