Informational Unit

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Titlesare usually found on the top of the pageor on the front cover. Some books have subtitles -these give more information about the titles. The beginning of a nonfiction book or article will often have a table of contentswhich tells you what page each chapter or section begins.Nonfiction materials use things called graphic aidswhich are charts, maps, or images. Graphic aids often have captionswhich give more information about that particular graphic aid.A diagramis a simple drawing that show the parts of something or how it works. Mapsare used to show where something is located. A timelineshows the order of when things happened. Many timelines are used for historicalevents.Boldand italicletters are used to highlight a particular word or event. These are often found in the back of the book called the glossary.It tells you the definition of each word. Fiction vs. Information Sort the words to the correct location. Fiction Text Characters plot setting climax resolution figurative language sensory language simile metaphor personification Freak the Mighty The Pearl Short Story Poem Haiku Narrative Informational Text Expository description cause and effect timeline sequence How To Problem and Solution Subheading Captions Graphic Aids Images Charts Diagram Scarification Article I Am Malala Expository Essay be in first person have supporting details adequately reflect over the entire article be no more than 2 paragraphs Matching Match the vocabulary words to their definition. sidebar mini-article that gives more information to the reader title the name or topic of an article subheading separate title for each section of the article graphic aids images, charts, or maps that help reinforce message main idea the most important idea the author is trying to convey about that topic Keep Matching! Sequential Text a text that describes how to do something or where to go Problem and Solution Text a text that presents a particular problem and solution. Compare and Contrast Text text describing the similarities and differences between two things bulleted list organized list of traits or steps Sequential text discusses the timeline of events or is set in a particular order descriptive text a text that informs you about the characteristics, traits, and conditions of something.