Nonfiction Text Features | Jack Hartmann

Nonfiction Text Features by Jack Hartmann is an informative and fun way to learn about the text features in nonfiction books. Learn the acronym TSTIGBCCMD and it will help you to remember the important nonfiction text features T- Titles S-Subtitles T-Table of contents I- Index G- Glossary B- Bold Print C- Captions C- Charts, graphs and tables M- Maps D- Diagrams Learn what each of these text features does and how it contributes to your learning and understanding of nonfiction books. Non-Fiction Text Features Lyrics Non-Fiction Text Features Help you make sense of what you are reading These features you could use To decide what information is important to you Sing and memorize these letters And they can help you remember T-S-T-I-G B-C-C-M-D T-S-T-I-G B-C-C-M-D Here’s what the letters stand for and what they mean T is for titles Titles are short and help you figure out In a few words it tells you what you’ll learn about S is for subtitles Subtitles give you more information about the title Sometimes it’s called an alternative title T is for table of contents Table of contents tells you what’s in the book And the page, chapter or section in which you should look I is for index Index is usually at the back of the text It’s a list of the names and topics and what pages to check G is for glossary Glossary defines important words in the book It’s like a mini dictionary, take a look B is for bold words Bold words stand out with thicker lines To get your attention and highlight C is for captions Captions tell you more about a photo or illustration The words help you with an explanation C stands for charts, graphs and tables Charts, graphs and tables are for you and me They help make information easier to read M is for maps Maps show location, north, south, east or west A place in the world, related to the text D is for diagrams Diagrams are drawings that show how something works They let you see clearly all the different parts Help you make sense of what you are reading These features you could use To decide what information is important to you Help support us on Patreon! Jack Hartmann’s website: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Remember to connect with Jack Hartmann on his Social Networks: Facebook: Pinterest: Twitter: You can find Jack Hartmann’s Music on: Jack Hartmann Website: iTunes: Amazon: Google Play: CD Baby: Words and Music by Jack Hartmann Copyright 2021 Jack Hartmann’s Hop 2 It Music