Determining the Meaning of Key Words and Phrases in Non-Fiction

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Determining the Meaning of Key Words and Phrases in Non-Fiction "Pip, we made it! I can't wait to see the wizards! But do you think there are sharks, or what about a Loch Ness Monster? Did you check the weather? What on earth did you do with the sunscreen!?" "Koko, take a deep breath. It's called CRATER Lake so I doubt there are any sharks or monsters... but actually, let's check this guide before our trip to Wizard Island to be sure." Koko and Pip are reading a guide about Crater Lake before their boat ride to Wizard Island. It looks like there are some words in the text they don't know! They can use the glossary, which is a non fiction text feature that has words and their definitions. Typically, a glossary is found at the END of a book, report, or other written document. Sometimes, a nonfiction text will also include the meaning of these words in a FOOTNOTE, which is a section at the bottom of the page. These provide readers with a quick and easy reference to the unfamiliar or specialized vocabulary; special words that are specific to a particular topic or subject used in the text. But how do we know what words are included in a glossary? They are usually indicated within the text of the book by bolding or italicizing them. This signals to the reader that these words are defined in the glossary. Let's take a look at Pip and Koko''s text about Crater Lake: Crater Lake is a breathtaking natural wonder located in Oregon. The lake was formed over seven thousand years ago when a volcano, Mount Mazama , collapsed and created a massive crater that eventually filled with water. Wizard Island, a volcanic cinder cone that rises up from the lake's surface, can be seen from many viewpoints around the lake. The surrounding area is home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, cougars, and bald eagles. Here, we see the words 'crater' and 'cinder cone' are bold, and there is a footnote with the definitions. It says, 'cinder cone, a steep, cone-shaped hill made up of volcanic rocks like ash, cinders, and other debris that is often created during explosive volcanic eruptions,' and, crater, a large, bowl-shaped hole in the ground that is usually formed by a meteorite or volcanic eruption.' Notice that 'cinder cone' is listed first, because in a glossary and in the footnotes, words are always listed in alphabetical order. Remember, (...) A glossary is a nonfiction text feature that has words and their definitions usually found at the end of a nonfiction text. When a word is bolded or italicized in the main text, it signals to the reader that the word is defined in the glossary. Sometimes, a nonfiction text will also include the meaning of these words in a footnote, which is a section at the bottom of the page. "That was nice, but I'm super bummed we didn't get to see any wizards." "You're a wizard, Koko." [shocked "I'm a WHAT!?"