Informational Text Flashcard

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What text feature tells what pages the reader can find certain topics?

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Table of contents

Front

What text feature tells the names or certain parts of a photograph or illustration?

Back

Label

Front

What text feature gives interesting facts or extra information about a topic?

Back

Sidebar or fact box

Front

What is informative text?

Back

Informative text is nonfiction writing that provides factual information and explanations about a topic.

Front

What text feature shows the order that important events happened?

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Timeline

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What is the purpose of a glossary in an informational text?

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A glossary provides definitions of key terms used in the text.

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What is an index in an informational text?

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

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What is a caption in relation to images?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph.

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What is the role of a sidebar in an informational text?

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A sidebar provides additional information or context related to the main text.

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What does a timeline illustrate?

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A timeline illustrates the sequence of events over a period of time.