1. Nonfiction Texts

2. Glossary *ABC order *Defines vocabulary in the text
*Set up like a dictionary
*In the back of the book

3. Index List important words/topics found in the story ABC order
Lists the page numbers to find the words/topics in the text
In the back of the text

4. Table of Contents List chapters or topics
List page numbers to find certain chapters or topics
At the front of the book
Lists the topics/chapters in the order you would find them in the book

5. Just The Facts Real information about our world. Animals People
Countries
Planets
Plants
Landforms
States
Rocks
And more…

6. Maps Countries States Continents Oceans Symbols Map Key Labels
Color-Coded

7. Diagrams Drawings of animals, plants, machines
Abdomen
Drawings of animals, plants, machines
Labels for the parts on the drawings
Thorax
Head

8. Captions
Word, phrases, or sentences that describe a drawing, photo, diagram, or graph
The words are usually beside, above, or under the picture, drawing, or photo
A sea turtle lays eggs on a beach.

9. Assignment Select a nonfiction book to read.
List all the features of a nonfiction text you notice, as you read.
Write the features on sticky notes.