An English language arts textbook has different kinds of literature, like fictional fables and poems, and nonfiction magazine or newspaper articles. The book also has reading, spelling, and writing skill builders. The book's features help you locate things and remember what you read.
Review the features and their functions in "Textbook Parts" below.
Why is it important to pay attention to notes in the margin of a page?
In which chapter and lesson would you most likely find an "about the author" feature about Sue Manuel?
In which selection would you most likely find the sentence below?
I looked back at the house that had been my home all my life, a little sad, but anxious to head off to new adventures far away.
Student responses may vary. Acceptable answers include:
In which selection would you most likely find "Victory"? Explain your answer.
I would find it in Chapter 2, Lesson 4, Tornado Tales. It's a poem and that lesson is poetry. Also, it is about a wind storm, and a tornado is a damaging wind storm.
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