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I can.. 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. The index is usually in the back or end of a book.

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.

Autobiography The written account of a human being’s life story, as documented by that person.

Genre The class of a specific content area.

Series A group of similar writings, arranged in sequence.

Encyclopedia A set of books or informational resources, which contain numerous topics covering all parts of data on each subject.

Research To investigate and study materials for the purpose of establishing facts and drawing conclusions.

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

Ticket out the door Complete the definition for the vocabulary word provided. Hand the paper to your teacher. Have a great day!