Text Features 1
The largest words at the top/beginning of a WHOLE text.
Title
Organization of topics covered at the beginning of a text with page numbers in order.
Table of Contents
Information organized in columns and rows with headings.
Table or Chart
What is a primary source?
A source that provides a firsthand account of an event
A large, bold title at the beginning of a SECTION of text.
Heading or Subheading
An illustration or photo with labels.
Diagram
Information at the back of a nonfiction text that lists the topics covered in alphabetical order with page numbers.
Index
What is a secondary source?
A source that is based on information from primary sources
Dark, heavy print for important words
Bold print
Words that tell the parts of an object in a diagram.
Labels
A drawing of a geographical area.
Map
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
a. A history textbook
b. An article analyzing historical documents
c. A letter written by a historical figure
d. An encyclopedia entry
C - A letter written by a historical figure
Pie, bar, line, and scatter are examples of what?
Types of graphs
A line with dates that show the order of events.
Timeline
Shows numerical information in a visual way.
Graph
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
a. A diary from the time of the Civil War
b. A biography about a famous scientist
c. A photo taken during World War II
d. A speech given by a political leader
b. A biography about a famous scientist
Text near a graphic that describes it.
Caption
When the text has a raised number or star that refers you to more information at the bottom of a text, this is called a _________.
Footnote
A mini-dictionary that lists important words and their definitions in alphabetical order.
Glossary
Which type of source would a historian prefer to use when studying the American Revolution? Why? (Note: the years were approx. 1780-1790's)
Primary sources written by people who lived during the American Revolution
- Diaries/Journals
- Military records
- Hospital/Bank records
- Tax notices
- Paintings
- Newspapers from the time
- So on