Text Features/ Structures

Match the text feature and definition:

• A photograph/ illustrations that has labels to provide a complete representation of a topic.

• diagram

• A short description/information of a photograph or illustration.

• chart/graph

• A visual tool that is used to represent information and data, often times numerical data.

• caption

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Match the text feature and definition:

• a word or phrase (usually in bold or underlined) used to separate diferent secitons

• hyperlinks/icons

• A picture or cartoon drawn of real life content to show what it would look like.

• illustration

• A tool used for onine resources that helps to connect the reader and the resources.

• heading

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Match the text feature and definition:

• Can be found in the glossary. There is a space at the top of the page indicating they are this.

• index

• Can be found in the back of non-fiction text and is used to find defintions for key words.

• glossary

• Can be found in the back of non-fiction text and is used to find key words

• guide words

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Match the text feature and definition:

• One word that names a part of something. They can be used diagrams, maps, charts, graphs, etc.

• key words

• Shows places, landforms, and bodies of water. Keys or legends show the important parts of this.

• labels

• special words on a topic the author is writing about. Most of the time these are in bold or italics.

• map

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Match the text feature and definition:

• A tool authors use to separate sections of text. These are mini titles under a heading.

• subheading

• A short phrase directly connected to the title. It provides the reader with more info about the text

• photograph

• A picture taken with a camera to show a real life example of content of a non-fiction text.

• subtitle

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Match the following

• Can be found at the beginning of a text or magazine. It lists the title of each section.

• textbox

• Information connected to or related to a topic that the author wants the reader to know about.

• timeline

• A visual representation of a passage of time. It includes important events from a topic.

• table of contents

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Match the text feature and definition:

• all the components of a story or article that are not the main body of text.

• title page

• One oif the first pages of a book that includes the book title, name of the author/illustrator, etc.

• title

• a word or short phrase that summarizes the text.

• text features

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the purpose of a text feature?

• To help the reader figure out why the author chose the topic.

• To help the reader write a paper on the topic.

• To help the reader better understand what they are reading.

• To help the reader not be distracted while they read.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Text features are usually found in fiction text. (a)  

• True
• False

An author would use this diagram to

• Compare and contrast adult brain with a child's brain

• Identify the parts and areas within a human brain

• Explain how the Occipital lobe is the biggest part of the brain

• Show the reader where the brain is located within the human body

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5