Text Features Pre-test

1. What text feature is used when the word “saliva” appears in bold print? 

• caption
• font changes
• heading 
• sidebar

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

2. Why did the author choose to put “saliva” in bold text?

• To make the paragraph attractive and easy to read.

• Draw the reader’s attention to an important word

• Point out the main idea of the paragraph or section.

• Help the reader visualize the information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

This graph is an example of which text feature? 

• sidebar
• white space
• graphic
• column

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The purpose of graphics (such as graphs, tables, pictures, or maps) is to

• Help the reader visualize important information

• Describe what is found in a photo or illustration

• Separate text into sections based on main ideas

• Show information that occurs in a certain order

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

The text feature found below the snake photograph is called a(an)

• font change
• white space
• caption
• side bar

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is 

• to show the main idea of the article to the reader. 
• To convince the reader that snakes are dangerous 
• To provide an explanation of the photo
  
• To inform the reader about the history of snakes. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the text feature indicated with the red box and arrow? 

• heading
• caption
• sidebar
• graphic

What is the author’s purpose for the text feature inside the red box?” 

• To show the main idea of the first paragraph. 
• To provide info not found in the text 
• To show the main idea of the article. 
• To establish where an event happens and how far away. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What text feature is used in the red boxes? 

• sidebar
• column
• white space
• subheading

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the purpose of these subheadings?

• To help the reader understand the author’s opinion 
• To help the reader visualize the information 
• To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
  
• To help the reader place events in order 

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2