Quickly tells the reader what information they will be reading about
Title
Represent and show data related to something in the text
Charts and Graphs
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You hate to see it.....
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Gives visual information with an explanation
Pictures and Captions
Show important events in chronological order or time order.
Timeline
Allow reader to see detailed descriptions of an object from the text with labels that teacher the various components
Diagram
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Help a reader locate a place in the world that is related to text
Maps
Help the reader identify the main idea for different sections of text
Heading and Subtitles
The style and color of the text sends the reader signals about how to read the content
Text
Shows readers the different chapter or section titles and where they are located
Table of Contents
Show an important object or idea from the text along with its descriptions
Glossary
Help readers understand by creating interest or emphasizing important information outside of the text
Textbox
Organize large amounts of information in a small space
Tables