Text and Graphic Features

Multiple Choice

The black line is pointing to which text feature?

• caption
• heading
• subheading
• diagram

Open Ended

Why do you think text features such as headings and bold words are important when reading informational text?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a text feature that helps readers find and understand information?

• Headings

• Paragraphs

• Footnotes

• Page numbers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why text features are important?

• They help readers locate key information quickly.

• They show how information is organized.

• They highlight important ideas or vocabulary.

• They provide data and evidence.

Multiple Choice

What are some examples of graphic features mentioned in the lesson?

• Headings, Bold Words, Table of Contents

• Diagrams, Charts, Maps, Photographs with captions, Timelines

• Glossary, Index, Table of Contents

• Paragraphs, Sentences, Chapters

Open Ended

Explain why graphic features are important when reading informational texts.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs correctly matches a text feature with its corresponding graphic feature?

• Headings | Charts

• Bold Words | Diagrams

• Glossary | Photographs

• Index | Maps

Open Ended

What text features are used in the passage about hurricanes?

Open Ended

How does this graphic help you understand hurricanes better?

Open Ended

What is one example of a text feature?

Open Ended

How do text features help readers understand informational text?

Multiple Choice

What are some examples of text features that help readers find and understand information in a text?

• Headings, subheadings, bold or italicized words, table of contents, index

• Pictures, maps, timelines, captions

• Chapters, paragraphs, sentences, words

• Footnotes, bibliographies, appendices, glossaries

Open Ended

Choose one text feature and one graphic feature. Explain how each helps a reader understand informational text.