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Used when wanting to locate a specific place in the world (ex: the US, China, Las Vegas)
map
T/F: Pie charts are square.
False! Pie charts are circles
T/F: Introductions are the color yellow.
False! They are green.
T/F: The title contains an adjective. BP to name it.
The Funky Sounds of Lizzo
True: Funky...Sounds
T/F: Informational texts contain only opinions.
False! Informational texts are based on facts.
Found in the beginning of a text book, it helps you find what is on a specific page
Table of contents
T/F Bullet points are a text feature
True
T/F: When writing a conclusion, you must introduce new information.
False! Never introduce new information in a conclusion.
T/F: This title contains an adjective. BP to name it.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
True: Hungry...Caterpillar
T/F: The Sahara Desert is located in Africa.
True!
Found at the end of a text book, used to determine the definition of a word.
Glossary
T/F: Bold, highlighted, and italic words are all text features.
True
T/F: Reds help support/explain the greens.
False! Reds help support/explain the yellows.
T/F: This title contains an adjective. BP to name it.
The Life of Mae Jemison
False
Define: hibernation
Used to determine specific happenings in historical texts
Timeline
T/F: Diagrams use various shapes to sort information.
T/F: A plan sentence goes at the end, in the conclusion.
False! A plan sentence must go in the introduction.
T/F: This title contains an adjective. BP to name it.
The Accomplished Life of Mae Jemison
True! Accomplished...Life
SUTW: T/F: You need a plan sentence in your informational essays.
Yes! If you want a high score on your test on Monday, use a plan sentence!
T/F: Captions are only found within the actual text, among the words
False! Captions are always next to pictures (bottom, top, or side)
What subject are pie charts & graphs MOSTLY used in?
Math
T/F: This sentence starts with a transition:
In all, penguins are the best animals that live in the artic.
True. In all
T/F: This title contains an adjective. BP to name it.
Extreme Earth
True! Extreme...Earth
SUTW: Define: plan sentence
A plan sentence tells the reader what you are going to write about in your essay.