This helps you to "see" what the real topic looks like.
What is a photograph
100
This identifies what topics WILL be found in the book with the page number where it can be found
What is the table of contents
100
Tells the reader the big idea and helps the reader to predict what they will read about.
What are titles
100
This is when a word stands out from other words because it has a darker font
What is bold
100
This shows where different places or areas are located
What is a map
200
This is a drawing of a topic
What is an illustration
200
This defines vocabulary words found in the book. It is found in the back of the book
What is the glossary
200
Helps the reader to identify smaller topics throughout the book and they are usually in bold
What are headings
200
This is a type of font that is slanted
What is italics
200
This helps a reader to visualize information. It shows a relationship between two or more things using lines, bars, or dots. It also contains axes.
What is a graph
300
This helps the reader understand what they are looking at in a picture
What is a caption
300
This lists every topic in the book alphabetically with the page number where it can be found.
What is the index.
300
These can help give more details and supporting informaiton about a main topic. They help to show how the supporting details support the main concepts or topics.
What are subheadings
300
This helps a reader visualize information. It shows the relationships or quanitites of different topics. The information is represented in columns and rows.
What is a chart
400
This helps the reader understand a sequence of events
What is a timeline
400
This helps a reader to pronounce a word
What is the pronunciation guide
400
These help to make a small list stand out against the rest of a text.
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What are bullets
400
This shows the sequential order of events. Used most often in social studies
What is a timeline
500
This is used to help the reader visualize and understand. It can label something or explain a process
What is a diagram
500
This provides additional information about the topic and lists support materials. It is referenced int he text by a small number next to a word.
What is the appendix
500
This is when there is a small number next to a word. Look at the bottom of the page to find the number and possibly the definition of the word.
What is a footer
500
This shows the reader what something looks like from the inside. It is used most often in science class.