Text and graphic features in informational text

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a short description found under pictures, diagrams, charts, or photographs that helps the reader understand the image.

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline is a visual representation that shows events in the order they happened.

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What does a timeline help readers do?

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A timeline helps readers understand the time it took for something to happen.

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What words are used in chronological order?

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Words like Then, First, Second, and Finally are used in chronological order.

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How does a caption help a reader?

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A caption explains a photograph or illustration and gives information that may not be in the text.

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What is the purpose of illustrations in informational text?

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Illustrations help to visually represent the information and make it easier to understand.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of words and their meanings, usually found at the end of a book.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the text is trying to convey.

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What is a chart?

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A chart is a visual display of information, often using bars, lines, or pie sections.

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What does 'visualize' mean?

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To visualize means to form a mental image of something.