Text Features

What is the main purpose of headings in an informational text?

• To entertain the reader

• To organize the content and make it easier to find information

• To confuse the reader

• To add decorative elements to the text

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which text feature helps readers understand the meaning of difficult words in an informational text?

• Index

• Glossary

• Table of contents

• Bibliography

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the function of a caption in an informational text?

• To provide a summary of the entire text

• To describe the main idea of a paragraph

• To explain what is shown in a picture or illustration

• To list the sources used in the text

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of a table of contents in an informational text?

• To provide definitions of key terms

• To list the chapters or sections and their page numbers

• To summarize the main points of the text

• To give credit to the authors

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which text feature would you use to find specific information quickly in a long informational text?

• Index

• Preface

• Appendix

• Foreword

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the role of bullet points in an informational text?

• To create a narrative flow

• To list items or ideas clearly and concisely

• To confuse the reader

• To add unnecessary details

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of a sidebar in an informational text?

• To provide additional information related to the main text

• To summarize the entire text

• To introduce the main topic

• To list the author's credentials

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is an example of a graphic feature in an informational text?

• Dialogue

• Map

• Character list

• Plot diagram

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of an index in an informational text?

• To summarize the main ideas of each chapter

• To introduce the author and their background

• To provide a list of references used in the text

• To help locate specific topics or terms quickly

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How does a glossary benefit readers of an informational text?

• By summarizing the text's main arguments

• By offering a preview of the text's content

• By providing definitions for specialized terms

• By listing all the chapters in the text

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5