What's that Structure?
This structure uses clue words: such as, for example, and in addition
Descriptive
How does the Table of Contents help the reader?
The Table of Contents tells the topics in the book and where to find them.
This text feature tells you what you are going to read
Title
This text feature is found at the top of a section and tells what the section is going to be about.
Headings
This text feature shows what something in real life looks like
Photograph
This text structure lists important events in order
Sequence
How does a caption help you?
A caption describes the picture or photo.
What is non fiction text?
True or real information
This text feature shows important events in order
Timeline
This text feature shows what something MIGHT look like
Illustrations
In this type of passage the author tells what happened and why
Cause and Effect
What is a diagram?
A diagram shows the parts of something.
What is a summary and where would you find it?
On the back of the book. It tells what the text will be about.
This text feature shows information in a visual way
Graphs or charts
What are the key words used in a Problem and Solution text?
Problem, Solution, Issue, Solve, This led to
This text structure tells how two things are similar and different
Compare and Contrast
What is the purpose of a Glossary?
A glossary defines the bold words.
What is text feature?
It is what the author adds to the text to make it easier to understand.
This text feature names the parts of a diagram
Labels
What organizer would you use to Compare and Contrast?
Venn Diagram
In this type of passage the author states a problem and offers possible solutions
Problem and Solution
What is an Index and where is it located?
An index tells where to find key words and topics and it is located in the back of the book.
What is text structure?
It is the way the author organizes the text.
This text feature signals an important vocabulary word
Bold Words
What text FEATURE would you add to an Order and Sequence text?
a Timeline