Focus Skill: Locate Information

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Focus Skill: Locate Information

Good readers understand the parts of a book.

Most nonfiction books are organized so that it is easy for readers to find information.

The “Table of Contents” is a list of information The “Table of Contents” is a list of information. It is in the beginning of a book. It tells us the order in which the information can be found. Table of Contents Chapter 1........... 4 Chapter 2...........12 Chapter 3........... 20 Chapter 4........... 38 Chapter 5........... 57

The “Glossary” is a dictionary of important words found in a book The “Glossary” is a dictionary of important words found in a book. The words are arranged in alphabetical order.

The “Index” is a list of subjects The “Index” is a list of subjects. It is arranged in alphabetical order with page numbers. It is usually found in the back of the book.

Let’s practice!

Where would you look to find the meaning of the word “performance”? A. Table of Contents B. Glossary C. Index Glossary

If I wanted to know if there was information about George Washington in a book, where would I look? A. Table of Contents B. Glossary C. Index Index

In what part of the book would you look to find out on what page a certain chapter begins on? A. Table of Contents B. Glossary C. Index Table of Contents

Where would I look if I wanted to know all the pages that were about the Lincoln Memorial? A. Table of Contents B. Glossary C. Index Index

Where can you find out what page Chapter 7 begins on? A. Table of Contents B. Glossary C. Index Table of Contents

Where can you find the definitions of highlighted words in your text books? A. Table of Contents B. Glossary C. Index Glossary

BONUS: What is a heading? It is a title that comes before a new part of the story.

BONUS: What is a title? It is the name of a book.