Informational Text Features Flashcards

Grade 3 · English · Flashcards

Study the key features found in nonfiction books and articles.

Flashcards

table of contents: List at the front of a book showing chapter titles and page numbers
index: Alphabetical list at the back showing topics and every page they appear on
heading: Bold section title that announces what a passage is about
subheading: A smaller heading within a section that organizes details
caption: Text next to a photo or illustration explaining what it shows
glossary: Back-of-book mini-dictionary defining key vocabulary
diagram: A labeled drawing showing how something works or is organized
map: A visual representation of a place that provides geographical information
chart: A visual display of information, often in rows and columns
bold print: Darker text used to highlight important words or terms
italics: Slanted text often used to emphasize words or show titles
nonfiction: Writing about real people, events, and facts — uses many text features