Elements of Non-Fiction
Vocabulary
The Human Body
Horsham
100

You cannot always rely on the _______ because sometimes it may trick you on the topic.

Title

100

Definition of non fiction

Literature or writing that is about facts or real events

100

this system examines how bones function as part of the ___________ system

skeletal

100

I made bad jokes all trip

Old Man Mike

200

This is a guide to let you know what the chapters are and page numbers to find them

Table of Context

200

the person,place or thing the text is ALL about

Topic

200

__________ is the system of the body that processes the food we eat

Digestive System

200

I wore have long hair and wore a kilt on the last day

Jake

300

Authors present information in a variety of formats to provide additional information about their topic, what is that called?

Text Features

300

the central thought or idea the author teaches about the topic

Main Idea

300

I make the body move voluntarily and involuntary

The Muscles

300

I do not like being disturbed or touched or looked at

Maggie the Donkey

400

What is it called when someone uses evidence to help their main idea from the text?

Supporting Details

400

Quick and simple response that works through the brain stem

Reflex

400

I am the engine or computer of the body, because I help control all other systems of the body and keep them working smoothly

The Brain

400

I have arthiritis, and still love all the attention

Boo the Goat

500

How can you figure out the author's purpose?

Text Structure

500

I am the doctor you see when you are having a hard time with your intestines or anything with your digestive system.

gastroenterologist

500

Lungs, bladder, Cardiovascular System, kidneys, heart, Intestines, skin, Mouth , stomach are all ______

Organs

500

What is the actual name of Horsham?

The Settlement Outdoor School

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