Informational Text Features

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What are pictures in informational texts?

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Pictures help us visualize what we are reading about and make the text more interesting.

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What is a graph in informational texts?

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A graph helps us read a lot of information in a short amount of time.

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What does the title of a book indicate?

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The title gives us a glimpse into what the book might be about.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a small section of text that tells readers what is coming in that section, like a 'mini-title'.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is an alphabetized list of terms and definitions for a specific subject found in the back of a book.

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What is the purpose of captions in informational texts?

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Captions provide explanations or descriptions for pictures or illustrations.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics and the pages where they can be found in a book.

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What is the function of bolded words in a text?

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Bolded words highlight important terms or concepts that are key to understanding the text.

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline is a visual representation of events in chronological order, helping to understand the sequence of events.

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What is the table of contents?

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The table of contents lists the chapters or sections of a book along with their page numbers.