Parts of a Book
Words, Words, Words!
A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words
Parts of an Article
Let's Take a Look
100
This feature tells the name of a book, article, or chapter.
Title
100
This feature is used to show important words.
Bold Print/Highlight
100
This feature shows where something is located.
Map
100
This feature is the title of a section or paragraph.
Heading
100
Draw an example of a graph.
(Various)
200
This feature lists chapters/articles and their page numbers.
Table of Contents
200
This feature gives the definition of bold print words.
Glossary/Vocabulary Box
200
This feature explains what a picture is showing.
Caption
200
This feature gives ideas or facts in the form of a list.
Bullet Points
200
Draw an example of a table.
(Various)
300
Where is the Table of Contents usually located?
Front of book/magazine
300
Why do some books/articles include colored print?
To make important ideas stand out
300
This feature shows the parts or steps of something.
Diagram
300
This feature lists important dates and events in order.
Timeline
300
What school subject is most likely to have a graph?
Math/Science
400
What is one reason to use the Table of Contents?
(Various)
400
Where is the glossary usually located?
Back of the book
400
What is the difference between a photo and illustration?
Photo = real, taken with camera

Illustration = drawn

400
This feature gives extra information off to the side of the main article.
Sidebar/Insert
400
What are text features?
Things that stand out in nonfiction text to make reading easier
500
Give two examples of reading materials that would have text features.
Textbook, Information book, Magazine, Newspaper
500
What is font?
Style of print
500
What is the difference between a table and a graph?
Table = columns/rows

Graph = number data

500
True/False: A sidebar usually includes necessary information.
False
500
Why do authors include text features?
Because nonfiction text is difficult and they want to make it easier to read
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