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Informational Text / Text Features - Part 1 - G3-G8

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an Acknowledgement found in a literature?

a)

gives the readers details about the source so that they have a good understanding of what kind of source it is and could find the source themselves if necessary.

b)

gives the heading and beginning page of each section and is at beginning of the text

c)

is where the author recognizes and thanks everyone who helped with the book. It's a way to display appreciation to them in a public and permanent forum.

d)

a short phrase, sentence, or question that tells what the section features

2.

Why are graphs used in informational texts?

a)

Organize large amounts of information in a small space.

b)

Understand relationships among and between information.

c)

Summarize and compare information

d)

All of the above

3.

In the graph shown, in what month were 30 cars sold?

a)

January

b)

February

c)

March

d)

July

4.

Why are maps used in informational texts?

a)

The give the reader a sense of how the poet arranges their particular style of poetry

b)

To help the reader understand why the book was written

c)

To feature the artwork of the artist

d)

To help the reader understand where an event happens and to understand how far away an event took place

5.

Which city is south of Dallas and east of Austin?

a)

El Paso

b)

Austin

c)

Houston

d)

Phoenix

6.

What is a Glossary?

a)

Included at the end of the book that gives definitions of words found within the text

b)

A separate book that gives definitions of words found within the text

c)

Found at the beginning of the book that tells what page each category is found in the book

d)

The presentation of a chronological sequence of events along a drawn line that enables a viewer to understand temporal or time relationships quickly

7.

What is the Introduction in a text?

a)

This short introductory statement reveals information about why the author wrote the book

b)

The Introduction introduces the reader to what they are about to read by giving the reader information about what is contained within the text

c)

Is found at the back of the book and gives page numbers as to where a particular items can be found within the text

d)

Divides the text into sections and explains what the sections will be about.

8.

What is the Preface of a text?

a)

This short introductory statement reveals information about why the author wrote the book

b)

This short introductory statement reveals information about why the author did not write the book

c)

Explains the main theme of the book and gives details are to where the graphics used in the book can be found

d)

Is found at the back of the book and gives definitions for words used within the text

9.

What is Informational Text?

a)

The primary purpose is to state a claim and then to provide evidence to prove or disprove that claim

b)

The primary purpose is to let the author express themselves through emotion and imagery

c)

The primary purpose is to entertain the reader

d)

The primary purpose is to inform the reader about the natural or social world

10.

The Table of Contents

a)

Lets the reader see major parts of the book along with page

numbers and locate information, and see main topics or

main points

b)

Lets the reader see where to find specific words or topics within the text by listing page numbers related to those words or topics and is found in the back of the book

c)

Lets the reader see pictures that are important to the context of the information within the text

d)

Lets the reader subscribe to newsletters that the author includes as bonus material within the text

11.

What is a Foreword in a book?

a)

Guides the reader in how to pronounce certain words found within the text

b)

Serves to introduce the reader to the author and the book, usually written by someone who is not the author or an editor of the book and can also serve as a sort of endorsement for the book

c)

This short introductory statement reveals information about why the author wrote the book

d)

Is found in the back of the book and provides definitions for words found within the text

12.

What are footnotes?

a)

Serves to introduce the reader to the author and the book, usually written by someone who is not the author or an editor of the book. Forewords can also serve as a sort of endorsement for the book.

b)

Notes placed at the bottom of a page that cite references or comment on a designated part of the text above it. Number “1” at the end of the previous sentence corresponds with the note below.

c)

This short introductory statement reveals information about why the author wrote the book

d)

Information designed to give the reader a sense of the condition of the author's feet

13.

What is a sidebar in informational text?

a)

Text that is separate from the main text on a page that is often a shorter piece of information that is related to the main topic or gives another point of view about the topic

b)

The main body of text within the Informational Text

c)

Text that is separate from the main text on a page that is always found at the end of the Informational Text and summarizes the topic found within the text

d)

Notes placed at the bottom of a page that cite references or comment on a designated part of the text above it

14.

What are References in a book?

a)

This is an area found at the back of the book that gives definitions of words found within the text

b)

This is the part of the book that specifically divides each chapter using special graphics that indicate a new chapter is starting

c)

This is an introduction to the text by the author and is found at the beginning of the book or text

d)

This is an area in the back of the book that lists sources that the author used in writing the book or text

15.

Why is Bold Text used in Informational Text?

a)

Helps writers organize and emphasize information quickly and effectively and can help highlight important information, direct the reader to themed lists, and improve a document's overall readability

b)

Used primarily to denote titles and names of particular works or objects in order to allow that title or name to stand out from the surrounding sentence

c)

Its primary use in text is to provide emphasis and stress importance

d)

Serves to introduce the reader to the author and the book, usually written by someone who is not the author or an editor of the book