Nonfiction Text Features

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

• caption

• font changes

• heading

• sidebar

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

This graph is an example of which text feature?

• Sidebar

• White Space

• Graphic

• Column

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

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.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

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

• font change

• white space

• caption

• sidebar

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

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.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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

• Heading

• Caption

• Sidebar

• Graphic

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What text feature is used in the red boxes?

• Sidebar

• Column

• White Space

• Subheading

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

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.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5