Setting Big Goals: Text Features and Organization in an Informational Text

Question 1

Read this table of contents.CONTENTS 2....................................................Preface 5..............................................Introduction 15...........................What Is a Coral Reef? 22...................................Extremely Fragile 36..........................Dangers Posed to Fish 40.......................Environmental Concerns 51.....................................In Great Danger 70....................................Measures Taken 87................................What Can You Do? Based on information found in this table of contents, what is the subject of this book?

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the dangers faced by coral reefs

Question 2

What is one way a glossary at the end of a text helps readers?

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Glossaries organize vocabulary words alphabetically, which makes the words easier to locate.

Question 3

Which information would most likely be presented in graph form?

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a comparison of daily temperatures during June

Question 4

To help the reader of a text better understand what something looks like, the author could include

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a visual.

Question 5

Read this chapter title from Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Chapter 5: Picturing Modern Telescope DiscoveriesBased on this chapter title, what is this section most likely about?

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the possible future of telescopes based on current technological trends in astronomy

Question 6

Look at this section from the table of contents for a book about the flu.CONTENTS42. FLASHBACK: Key Dates in the History of Influenza44. RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES: In the News46. REAL STUFF: The Disease Hunter’s Toolbox48. Fear of Food?If you wanted to find the date of the first documented case of the flu, which page would you turn to?

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42

Question 7

Which statement best describes the purpose of an index?

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An index helps reader locate a topic in a text.

Question 8

The purpose of a chart or graph is to

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present and summarize information.

Question 9

Which statement best describes the role of the headings in a text?

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The headings identify important topics in a section.

Question 10

Which statement best describes the purpose of a timeline in an informational text?

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It provides the reader with dates of key events in chronological order.

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