Nonfiction Text Features Lesson

What is this text feature?

• heading

• bold print

• Italics

A line that has dates in chronological order is a...?

• chart

• map

• timeline

• fact box

Using the image above, what is a glossary?

• An alphabetical list of important words and their definitions.

• Tells the name of chapters and what page the chapters can be found.

• A picture labels parts of an object.

• Shows where places/events are located.

What is this type of text feature?

• index

• glossary

• table of contents

• caption

Explains what each section of the text is going to be about

• Side Bar

• Title

• Caption

• Subheading/Subtitle

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 

What text feature is used in the red boxes?

• sidebar

• column

• white space

• subheading

Which nonfiction text feature provides a brief summary of the main idea of a section?

• A) Index

• B) Glossary

• C) Heading

• D) Table of Contents

What is the purpose of a sidebar in a nonfiction text?

• A) To provide additional information related to the main text

• B) To list the chapters of the book

• C) To define difficult words

• D) To summarize the entire text

Which feature helps readers locate specific information quickly in a nonfiction book?

• A) Index

• B) Caption

• C) Heading

• D) Sidebar