Terms
    Definition
    Purpose
    Boldface Terms Words that appear in heavy, darker type.  

     

     

       
    Charts Give information, show processes, or make comparisons.  

     

     

       
    Glossary An alphabetical list of key people, places, events and terms.  

     

     

       
    Graphs Use pictures and symbols to show information.  

     

     

       
    Headings and Titles List the BIG IDEAS in the textbook and go from the biggest to smallest.  

     

     

       
    Index Lists topics, terms, people and places in the textbook and gives the page number where they are used. ALWAYS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER!  
    Maps Present information in visual form and show where something is or where it happened.  

     

     

       
    Photos and Illustrations Emphasize the key points and add interest.  

     

     

       
    Preview A warm-up activity before reading. (Preview from the 4 P’s!)  

     

     

       
    Table of Contents Lists major chapters and parts of a book along with their page numbers. This is in the beginning of the book, and in page number order.  

     

     

       


     

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