Text Features
Tells us what the major chapters of the book will be about and where they are
table of contents, index, glossary, headings/subheadings, captions/labels, bold/underlined/italicized words, timeline, diagram, map, graph
table of contents
A report discusses the problem of students not having enough time for homework and suggests creating a study schedule to manage time better.
problem and solution
alike, different, both
compare and contrast
true or false: if a student puts an author's idea in his/her own words, the source does not need to be cited
false
What is the purpose of a nonfiction text?
A. To entertain with a made-up story
B. To inform, explain, or describe real facts and events
C. To make people laugh
D. To create imaginary worlds
B. To inform, explain, or describe real facts and events
list new or important vocabulary and their definitions in ABC order
table of contents, index, glossary, headings/subheadings, captions/labels, bold/underlined/italicized words, timeline, diagram, map, graph
glossary
A biography tells the story of a famous athlete, starting with their childhood, moving through their college years, and ending with their professional career.
sequence/ chronological order
presents a problem or issue then suggests solutions
problem and solution
A bibliography/ works cited page is located where in a research paper?
on the very last page
True or False: Nonfiction texts are only written about science topics.
False
used to organize information containing numbers
table of contents, index, glossary, headings/subheadings, captions/labels, bold/underlined/italicized words, timeline, diagram, map, graph
graph
A passage about the Amazon Rainforest, including its dense trees, colorful wildlife, and hot, humid climate.
description
characteristics, examples, adjectives
description
How should the title of a book appear on a Works Cited page in MLA format?
A. In bold
B. In quotation marks
C. Italicized
D. In all capital letters
C. Italicized
A ______ explains the main idea of a nonfiction section and is often written in bold or larger font.
heading
labeled picture that shows the parts of something
table of contents, index, glossary, headings/subheadings, captions/labels, bold/underlined/italicized words, timeline, diagram, map, graph
diagram
An article compares two popular pets, dogs and cats, discussing how dogs are usually more energetic while cats are often more independent.
compare and contrast
step by step, first, next
sequence/ chronological order
Which of the following is an example of an in-text citation in MLA format?
A. (Smith, 23)
B. (Smith 23)
C. [Smith, 23]
D. Smith, page 23
B. (Smith 23)
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a nonfiction text?
A fact is something that can be proven true, while an opinion is a belief or feeling that someone has.
an alphabetical list of key topics, usually found in the back of the book, with page numbers of where to find them
table of contents, index, glossary, headings/subheadings, captions/labels, bold/underlined/italicized words, timeline, diagram, map, graph
index
An article explains how a drought in the region caused a decrease in crop production and led to higher food prices.
cause and effect
because, as a result of, due to
cause and effect
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
Name two differences between fiction and nonfiction.
- Fiction is written to entertain, inspire, or tell a story. Nonfiction is written to inform, explain, describe, or persuade based on facts.
- Fiction contains made-up characters, settings, and events (e.g., a novel or a short story). Nonfiction is based on real people, places, events, and factual information (e.g., a biography or a news article).
- Fiction typically follows a narrative structure, including a beginning, middle, and end, with elements like plot, conflict, and resolution. Nonfiction often uses text structures like description, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, or sequence/chronological order.
- Fiction includes genres like fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction. Nonfiction includes forms like autobiographies, essays, and scientific reports.
- Fiction may use imaginative language, dialogue, and figurative language. Nonfiction uses factual, straightforward language and may include technical terms or formal tone.