Navigating Non-Fiction: Indexes
Using indexes to find specific information quickly and accurately.
Key Questions
- Explain how an index helps a reader locate specific information efficiently.
- Compare the usefulness of an index versus a table of contents.
- Predict when an index would be more helpful than a glossary.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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