TEXT FEATURE
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PURPOSE – To Help Readers
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Guide Word
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Locate words on a given dictionary or glossary page
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Topic Sentence
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Establish the main thought or subject of a text
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Concluding Sentence
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Reinforce the main idea or central purpose of a text
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Illustrations
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Comprehend the meaning of texts
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Captions
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Better understand pictures
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Table of Contents
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Know how a book is organized and find information more quickly
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Headings
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Locate major points in text
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Bold/Italicized Words
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Know which words are important
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Maps
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Know where something is located
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Charts
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Understand facts presented in visual form
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Time Lines
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Locate specific events in the order they happened
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Diagrams
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Graphically show steps and procedures
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Labels
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Understand the parts of pictures or diagrams
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Bulleted Lists
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Understand details of topics
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