New Unit: Text Features and Graphic Features

New Unit: Text Features and Graphic Features
Starts Feb. 4th

All grades will be introduced to this new unit:
Text Features and Graphic Features

Text Features of Informational texts are parts of a selection that help you locate facts quickly.

Graphic Features of Informational texts show information that is easy to read and interpret.

IB Profile Attributes: Knowledgeable, Inquirers

GPS Standards: 5R 1W3, 6R2(C),7 R2(C)

This unit will encompass learning to identify in literature and define the following:

Captions
Photos
Illustrations
Heading
Glossary
Table of Contents
Title
Subheading
Subtitle
Charts – table
Graphs – Pie, Line, Bar
Index
Boldface Terms
Italics
Preview
Timeline
Bibliography
Footnotes
Maps – Descriptive, Statistical, Weather
Sidebar
Introduction
Conclusion