On the Move

On the Move is an informational explanation.  The text explains that people, and even some animals, move their homes to find food and provide protection.  Interesting homes from many cultures are profiled, including the homes of Bedouins, American Indians, Inuits, and river boat people in Asia and England.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into eight sections, an introduction and seven sections supporting the main idea. The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  A map creates a context for the topic.  Captioned and labelled photographs support the text and add meaning.  An illustrated chart provides detail about American Indian homes.  A Fact Box adds interest.  A glossary and index are provided.   The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of an explanation, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals. 

Some words, such as nomad, shelter, materials, and igloo may require clarification.  The adjectives fresh, cold, and hot are used.  The pronouns they, their, and its are used.  The superlatives hottest and coldest are used.

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