Reading for information
Word notes
- heading — A short title that tells what a section is about. Example: The heading “How seeds grow” introduces the steps.. Not: A page number.. Parts: no affix.
- caption — Words that explain a picture or graph. Example: The caption says each bar unit is 10 bottles.. Not: The title of the whole book.. Parts: no affix.
- fact — A statement that can be checked. Example: “The bed is 4 meters long” is a fact.. Not: “Flowers are best.”. Parts: no affix.
- opinion — A belief or judgment. Example: “We should plant tomatoes” is an opinion.. Not: A measured length.. Parts: no affix.
- main idea — The most important point of a text. Example: The main idea is that water changes form.. Not: One tiny example.. Parts: no affix.
- diagram — A labeled drawing that explains. Example: The diagram shows root, stem, and leaves.. Not: A photo with no labels.. Parts: dia- + gram (write).
- glossary — A list of words and their meanings. Example: The glossary defines habitat.. Not: The story’s ending.. Parts: no affix.
- text feature — A part of a page, besides the paragraphs, that helps a reader. Example: A caption is a text feature.. Not: The author’s childhood.. Parts: no affix.
context
The _____ “How seeds grow” introduces the steps.