Parts of a Book: Direct Instruction and Test Prep
There are many different parts to a book: Front CoverFront Cover SpineSpine Title PageTitle Page Copyright PageCopyright Page Table of ContentsTable of Contents GlossaryGlossary It is important to know what they all are, and where they can be found to get the information you need! IndexIndex BibliographyBibliography
FRONT COVER Contains the Title, Author, and Illustrator’s NameContains the Title, Author, and Illustrator’s Name
SPINE Most spines have the title and author’s name. In the library, the book’s spine contains the call number.Most spines have the title and author’s name. In the library, the book’s spine contains the call number. LON 341
TITLE PAGE Also contains the Title, Author, and Illustrator’s NameAlso contains the Title, Author, and Illustrator’s Name
COPYRIGHT PAGE Behind the Title pageBehind the Title page Gives you the Copyright Date, which is when the book was published, and what company published it.Gives you the Copyright Date, which is when the book was published, and what company published it. Textbooks have the Edition Number on the page.Textbooks have the Edition Number on the page.
TABLE of CONTENTS Comes after the Title and Copyright pagesComes after the Title and Copyright pages Contains Chapter Headings (titles of each chapter)Contains Chapter Headings (titles of each chapter)
BODY of the BOOK Main part of the book (the story or text)Main part of the book (the story or text)
GLOSSARY Located in the back of the book.Located in the back of the book. A mini-dictionary in alphabetical order with new, difficult, and key words.A mini-dictionary in alphabetical order with new, difficult, and key words. Tulip(too-lip) Tulip (too-lip) A flower with colorful petals that blooms in springtime. Umbrella (um-brel-ah) A device used to keep yourself dry when it rains. Vulture (vul-tr) A bird that feeds off of dead animals. Walrus (wall-ris) A large mammal with tusks that lives in the ocean. Year (yeer) A length of time measured by 365 days. Zoology (zoo-o-logy) The study of animals and their habitats.
INDEX Located in the back of the book.Located in the back of the book. List of topics and subjects in alphabetical order.List of topics and subjects in alphabetical order. Gives the page number of where you can find that topic or subject.Gives the page number of where you can find that topic or subject. A Aardvarkpg. 3 Anteaterpg. 10 Antelopepg. 5 B Baboonpg. 14 Bearpg. 7 Birdpg. 20 C Catpg. 8 Cheetahpg. 11 Clampg. 15 D Dogpg. 6 Dolphinpg. 17 Duckpg. 21 E Eaglepg. 12 Eelpg. 16 Elephantpg. 9 F Fishpg. 18 Foxpg. 23 Frogpg. 15
BIBLIOGRAPHY Normally found at the end of a book.Normally found at the end of a book. Each ‘citation’ tells about other books that were used to create it.Each ‘citation’ tells about other books that were used to create it. Each ‘citation’ contains the author, publisher, and date of publication.Each ‘citation’ contains the author, publisher, and date of publication.
Now, let’s see if you can identify which part of the book you need, to find the information I ask for! Some questions can have more than one answer! Get your whiteboards or pencil and paper ready!
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Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography Glossary ca Glossary
Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography IndexIndex
Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography Front Cover or Title Page
Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography Copyright Page
Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography BibliographyBibliography
Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography SpineSpine
Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography IndexIndex
Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography Table of Contents
Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography Copyright Page
Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography GlossaryGlossary
Your choices are: l Your choices are: Front Cover Front CoverSpine Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Body of the Book GlossaryIndexBibliography Front Cover or Title Page
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