Informational Text Features

Visual representation of facts and details

• tables and graphs

• title

• timeline

What are headings and subheadings?

• Titles that distinguish different sections

• an illustration or photo that includes labels

• visual representations of data

What are diagrams (labels)?

• words or phrases are written in different styles

• an illustration or photo that includes labels

• a list of the contents of a book

What is a table of contents?

• a list of the contents of a book

• short descriptions under photos

• an alphabetical listing of important terms

What is a glossary?

• a list of the contents of a book

• visual representations of data

• an alphabetical listing of important terms

What are graphs and charts?

• a list of the contents of a book

• visual representations of data

• an illustration or photo that includes labels

What is a caption?

• a list of the contents of a book

• short descriptions under photos

• an illustration or photo that includes labels

What graphic feature is shown in this example?

• diagram

• table

• map

Which of these is an example of a timeline?

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This is an example of a ___________?

• Index

• Table of contents

• Chart/Graph