Homes Around the World

Which 3 text features do you see in this article?

• bold print

• caption

• glossary

• index

• subheading

Why is the word houseboats in bold print?

• To help you know what houseboats look like.

• To show that it is an important word in the passage.

• To tell about the topic of the text that comes after it.

Which text feature helps you find information about homes that can travel on rivers?

• The bold print word "homes"

• The subheading "A Home That Floats on Water"

• The caption "Eight people can live on this houseboat."

What is the meaning of the bold word huts?

• homes that float on water

• small, simple homes

Use the caption to help you answer this question.

How many people can live on the houseboat in the photograph?

• six

• seven

• eight