Text and Graphic Features in Informational Text

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline is a graphic feature that helps readers understand the time it took for something to happen.

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What should Cynthia do if she doesn't understand a picture in her book?

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Cynthia should read the caption to understand the picture.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a graphic feature that shows a picture of something with its parts labeled.

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What are headings in a text?

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Headings are found at the beginning of sections in a passage and help the reader know what different sections are about.

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What is a photograph?

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A photograph is a graphic feature that shows a real image captured by a camera.

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What is the purpose of a table in informational text?

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A table organizes information in rows and columns to make it easier to read and compare.

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What is a map?

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A map is a graphic feature that shows a representation of an area, including locations and distances.

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What is a caption?

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

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What is special print?

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Special print refers to text that is bold, italicized, or underlined to emphasize important information.

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What is the function of labels in a diagram?

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Labels in a diagram identify the different parts of the object being illustrated.