Bold Words and Glossary
2nd Grade English practice: If you see the word **desert** in a text, and then flip to the back of the book, what part are you most likely using. Part of informational: features & purpose (Informational: Features & Purpose).
~8 min
Sometimes words are written in bold print. This means they are important and you might find their meaning in a glossary.
Identifying Bold Words
A spider spins a sticky web to catch its dinner.
Sometimes, an author writes important words in dark, thick letters called bold print. Bold words stand out to tell you they are special to the topic.
💡 Look for words that are darker and heavier than the rest of the text.