Finding Information in Text Features

What is a table of contents used for in a book?

• To find the meaning of words

• To locate chapters or sections quickly

• To see pictures

• To read the story

Which text feature helps you find the definition of a word in a book?

• Glossary

• Index

• Table of contents

• Heading

What is the purpose of headings in a nonfiction text?

• To decorate the page

• To show the main idea of a section

• To list page numbers

• To tell the author’s name

If you want to find a specific topic in a book, which tool should you use?

• Table of contents

• Glossary

• Index

• Heading

What do icons in an electronic menu help you do?

• Find information quickly

• Draw pictures

• Write stories

• Make the page colorful

Which of the following is a search tool you might use on a computer?

• Table of contents

• Key words

• Glossary

• Heading

If you are reading about animals and see the heading “Habitat,” what information will you most likely find in that section?

• What animals eat

• Where animals live

• How animals move

• How animals sleep

You want to know the meaning of the word “photosynthesis” in your science book. Which text feature should you use?

• Table of contents

• Glossary

• Index

• Heading

If you are using an electronic menu and want to find information about “volcanoes,” what should you do?

• Click on the volcano icon or type “volcanoes” in the search bar

• Look at the pictures

• Read the whole menu

• Ask a friend

You are looking for information about “recycling” in a book. Which tool will help you find the exact page quickly?

• Glossary

• Index

• Heading

• Table of contents