JJ, 2009

My

Non-Fiction

Features Notebook

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A feature of non-fiction text is:

LABELS

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Another feature of non-fiction text is:

photographs

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Captions

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Comparisons

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Cut-Aways

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Maps

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Bold Print

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Close-ups

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Table of Contents

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Index

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Glossary

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Charts

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Diagrams

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Pronunciation Guides

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Key Terms

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Fun Facts

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Headings

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

Tables

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Another feature of non-fiction is:

How-To’s

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