Fiction or Nonfiction
Types of
Print
Visual
Features
Organizational Features
Explanatory Features
100

The Three Little Pigs

Fiction

100

When the author puts a line under a specific word or phrase.

Underline

100

Geographical locations, regions, or routes that show people where places are located in the world.

Maps

100

A list of chapters, sections, or topics and what pages they can be found on.

Table of Contents

100

Features that helps you identify specific parts of a picture or diagram.

Labels

200

A biography about the life of Lady Gaga.

Non-Fiction

200

When a word or phrase has darker and thicker font.

Bold

200

Features that show us exactly what something looks like in real-life images.

Photographs

200

Titles or labels that divide the text into sections, indicating different topics or subtopics. 

Headings and Subheadings

200

Words under a picture that tells you about about the picture.

Captions

300

A book about bears describing different types of bears, where they live, and what food they eat.

Non-Fiction

300

Changing the style of the letters. 

Choosing a different font

300

What are drawings or images that provide additional information or clarify concepts.

Illustrations

300

Additional text or information that appear on either the side or in a box to give you more information on the main text.

Sidebars

300

An alphabetical list of important words found in the text along with their meanings.

Glossary

400

A story about a girl who can talk to animals.

Fiction

400

When the words are slanted.

Italics

400

Visual representations of information (data, statistics, or trends) in columns and/or rows that make it easier for us to understand. 

Charts or Graphs

400

Concise and organized lists that present information in a clear and sequential manner.

Bullet Points and Numbered Lists.

400

A brief explanation about the author's identity, life experiences, and related work.

Author Biography.

500

An article in a newspaper giving the results of the Maple Leafs game.

Non-Fiction

500

When a word or phrase has a strip of colour over/covering the text.

Highlight

500

Visual presentations that combine text, images, and graphs to convey information in a concise and engaging manner.

Infographics

500

An alphabetical listing of items covered in the book and their page numbers.

Index

500

Additional information or citations placed at the bottom or end of the page providing further details.

Footnote or Endnote