Finding Topics
Identifies the topic of the text/tells what the text will be about
Title
Makes lists easier to read and understand
Bullet Points
Shows what somethings looks likes (taken with a camera)
Picture
Organizes facts and numbers in a visual way so it is easier to read
Table
Shows that words are important or what words can be found in the glossary
Bold Print
Tells a book’s title, author, illustrator, and publisher
Title Page
Divides the sections into smaller topics and explains what the paragraphs will be about
Subheadings
Shows what something looks like (drawn by an artist)
Illustration
Shows where places/events are located
Map
Shows that a word is important
Italics
Tells the names of chapters and what page the chapters can be found
Table of Contents
Divides the text into sections and explains what the sections will be about
Heading
Explains what a photograph or illustration is about
Caption
Explains information or how something works in a visual way
Diagram
Tells the definitions of some of the words found in a text
Glossary
The parts of a non-fiction text that help the reader find information easily or tell you more about the topic.
Text Features
Tells the names of certain parts of a photograph or illustration
Labels
Gives interesting facts or extra information about a topic
Fact Box/Sidebar
What would an author change the way the text looks (bold, italics)?
To tell the reader that the word is important.
Tells what pages the reader can find certain topics
Index
Organizes and helps compare information in a visual way
Graph