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nonfiction text features

Sheri Meehan

Created by Sheri Meehan

12 questions

6th - 8th Grade

ELA

Updated Jan 2026

This free printable nonfiction text features worksheet is designed for Grade 6–8 English students who are learning how informational texts organize and present meaning. It includes 12 multiple-choice questions that ask students to identify the purpose of features such as pictures, illustrations, captions, labels, graphs, tables, titles, title pages, tables of contents, indexes, glossaries, and headings. Students practice distinguishing features that explain or display information from those that help readers navigate a text or understand vocabulary. By selecting the feature that matches each definition, they build precise nonfiction vocabulary and strengthen their ability to use text structures when reading informational material. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, making it useful for independent practice, review, homework, or a quick formative check. It is available as a free printable worksheet for classroom or take-home use.

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nonfiction text features

Total questions: 12

Name
Class
Date
1.
shows what something looks like
a)
label
b)
picture
c)
title page
d)
index
2.
shows what something looks like
a)
caption
b)
glossary
c)
illustration
d)
labels
3.
explains what a photograph or illustraion is about
a)
graph
b)
title page
c)
caption
d)
heading
4.
tells the names of certain parts of a photograph or illustration.
a)
labels
b)
caption
c)
table
d)
photograph
5.
organizes and helps compare information in a visual way
a)
graph
b)
caption
c)
labels
d)
index
6.
organizes facts and numbers in a visual way so it's easier to read
a)
caption
b)
photgraph
c)
table
d)
table of contents
7.
ideentifies the topic of the text
a)
index
b)
title
c)
photograph
d)
glossary
8.
tells a book's title, author,  illustrator and publisher
a)
title page
b)
title
c)
heading
d)
glossary
9.
tells the names of chapters and what page the chapters can be found
a)
glossary
b)
title page
c)
table of contents
d)
title
10.
tells what pages the reader can find certain topics
a)
index
b)
table of contents
c)
heading
d)
bilbliography
11.
tells the definitions of come of the words found in a text
a)
heading
b)
caption
c)
index
d)
glossary
12.
divides the text into sections and explains what the sections will be about.
a)
title
b)
heading
c)
title page
d)
illustration
WaygroundAnswer Key

nonfiction text features

Total questions: 12

1.
b) picture
2.
c) illustration
3.
c) caption
4.
a) labels
5.
a) graph
6.
c) table
7.
b) title
8.
a) title page
9.
c) table of contents
10.
a) index
11.
d) glossary
12.
b) heading

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FAQs

What does this nonfiction text features worksheet cover?

This Grade 6–8 English worksheet uses 12 multiple-choice questions to assess whether students can identify the purposes of common nonfiction text features. Students match definitions to features such as captions, labels, graphs, tables, headings, title pages, tables of contents, indexes, and glossaries, building accurate vocabulary for navigating informational texts.

How can I use this worksheet to teach nonfiction text features?

Introduce the worksheet by grouping its features into functions: visual information features such as pictures, illustrations, graphs, and tables; explanatory features such as captions and labels; and navigation features such as headings, tables of contents, indexes, and glossaries. After students answer, ask them to explain how a reader would use one selected feature, such as finding a topic in an index or locating a chapter in a table of contents.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Students may confuse features with related purposes, such as choosing a table of contents instead of an index when looking for a specific topic or selecting a caption instead of labels for naming parts of an image. They may also mix up a title, which identifies the topic, with a heading, which divides the text into sections, or a title page, which provides book and publication information.

How do I assign and grade this nonfiction text features worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also provides an option for schools that want to reduce screen time while students practice identifying text features.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the 12 multiple-choice items are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while students practice distinguishing captions, labels, navigation features, and vocabulary aids.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

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