Text Structure/Text Features

this print feature enables the reader to see the main idea presented in a text

when two or more ideas are presented and examined for similarities and for differences

allows reader to find information quickly using a key word; gives page numbers; back of book

print feature that signals important words by making them darker ; usually found in glossary

this genre is organized into six different patterns or structures

a graphic feature that includes a detailed illustration of something with labels showing parts

usually found in the back of a textook, this has content-specific vocabulary and definitions

drawings that help the reader better understand a concept or idea in the text

Which text structure explains characteristics or features of a person,place, or thing

What follows the author's name in a nonfiction summary?

details are usuallly presented in a particular order or in steps that must be followed

graphic feature within a text that organizes a large amount of information or data into a table

this graphic feature shows where something is or where it happened; includes a key and a title

the plot diagram represents how this type of text is organized

usually found underneath a graphic aid, this explains the image or photo being seen

structure is usually offering possible "fixes" to address a concern or issue

a text feature that places important or interesting information into a box, often in the margin

What follows the title in a nonfiction summary?

the term meaning ability of a reader to examine a passage & determine the organizing pattern

organizational feature usually found in the front of a textbook with chapters and page numbers

text structure explaining reasons why something happens; pattern often follows a cycle

a visual feature containing both text & images as well as dates showing chronological order

How should you begin a nonfiction summary?

Should your opinion be included in a summary?

details are arranged according to time; usually identifiable by presence of dates

a print feature with a slanted font to emphasize an important word

this supports print information by giving visual aid to help the reader better understand