The story of a person's life written by that person
What is an autobiography?
100
At the beginning; states title, author, and publisher
What is the title page?
100
States when, where, and by whom the book was published
What is the copyright page?
200
presents facts; used for finding information
What is informative nonfiction?
200
Contains information on many different topics, usually alphabetical, in volumes. Can be used for reports; objective writing.
What is an encyclopedia?
200
An account of the day to day events or a record of experiences, ideas, or thoughts. May also be called a diary.
What is a journal?
200
Words under pictures/graphics that explain the item
What is a caption or label?
200
Alphabetical list of definitions and pronunciations of special or unusual words
What is a glossary?
300
meant to be read from beginning to end; expresses feelings and opinions
What is literary nonfiction?
300
Recent articles on many different topics; may be used for reports
What is a magazine?
300
The account of a person's life written by someone other than that person. It can be short or book length.
What is a biography?
300
Extra information in a separate section in the back of a source.
What is an appendix?
300
Alphabetical list of specific topics and page numbers.
What is an index?
400
This type of writing only presents facts.
What is objective writing?
400
Used for reference with information organized by topic or chronologically.
What is a textbook?
400
A short piece of nonfiction writing on a single topic to communicate an idea or opinion. May be serious and impersonal if formal, or written in a more conversational style.
What is an essay?
400
Give additional information that is not contained in the text. (Located on the same page)
What is a text box or sidebar?
400
These give additional information to help visualize the text.
Examples are charts, diagrams, maps, and pictures.
What are graphics?
500
This type of writing expresses feelings and opinions.
What is subjective writing?
500
A primary source from the past that focuses on one idea
What is a historical document?
500
A narrative based on an event or person and emphasizing the narrator's experience of it.
What is a memoir?
500
List of books, articles, websites, etc. used as resources