Informational Text Features

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What is the purpose of a caption?

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Explains what a photograph or illustration is about.

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What is the purpose of a map?

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Shows the location of a place.

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What is a photograph?

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A picture taken with a camera.

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What is an illustration?

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A drawing or image created by an artist.

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What is the purpose of a heading?

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Identifies the topic of a text or tells what it's about.

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What does a table of contents do?

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Lists the sections of a book and their page numbers.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of words and their meanings found at the end of a book.

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What is the purpose of bold text?

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To highlight important words or phrases.

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What is a diagram?

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A drawing that explains how something works.

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What is the purpose of bullet points?

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To list information clearly and concisely.