R.I. 4.5 & R.I 4.7 Non-Fiction Text Structures & Features

Front

What type of text structure answers the questions 'what happened' and 'why'?

Back

Cause & Effect

Front

What feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph?

Back

Bold words

Front

What clue words indicate the compare and contrast text structure?

Back

similar, different, common, on the other hand

Front

What feature is used to show one or more locations/geographical regions?

Back

Maps

Front

What is the name of this text feature that shows events in order?

Back

timeline

Front

What is a text structure that presents a problem and offers a solution?

Back

Problem & Solution

Front

What is the purpose of a glossary in a non-fiction text?

Back

To define important terms and vocabulary used in the text.

Front

What text feature provides a summary of the contents of a book?

Back

Table of contents

Front

What type of text structure compares two or more subjects?

Back

Compare & Contrast

Front

What is the purpose of captions in non-fiction texts?

Back

To provide additional information about images or illustrations.