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I can define library vocabulary words.

Library A place that holds books, music, magazines, and more for people to borrow and enjoy.

Book Pages of paper put together with words written on them that a person can read.

Writes the words in a story. Author Writes the words in a story.

Illustrator Draws the pictures in a story.

Setting Where the story takes place.

A person, animal, or creature in the story. Character A person, animal, or creature in the story.

A type of writing that is made up by the author’s imagination. Fiction A type of writing that is made up by the author’s imagination.

Index A list in alphabetical order with references to where the subject can be found.

A registry of items found in a library. Catalog A registry of items found in a library.

To extend the period of loan of a library item. Renew To extend the period of loan of a library item.

Overdue Past the assigned due date that a item should be returned to the library.

Atlas An assortment of grouped maps.

The written account of another human being’s life story. Biography The written account of another human being’s life story.

The reason an action occurs. Cause The reason an action occurs.

What is produced as a result of a cause. Effect What is produced as a result of a cause.

Classify To assign a classification to something and organize according to the classification.

Contains a language’s words, along with their definition. Dictionary Contains a language’s words, along with their definition.

Use the clues & word bank. Crossword Activity Write your name. Write today’s date. Use the clues & word bank.

Hand the paper to your teacher. Have a great day! Ticket out the door Read the word and select the correct definition from the choices provided. Hand the paper to your teacher. Have a great day!