Informational Text Features

Front

What is the purpose of a heading?

Back

identifies the topic of a text or tells what it's about

Answer explanation

Front

What is the purpose of an illustration?

Back

shows what something looks like but is drawn by an artist

Answer explanation

Left side= photograph

Right side= illustration

Front

What is the purpose of a caption?

Back

explains what a photograph or illustration is about

Answer explanation

This caption is telling more about the photograph and the giraffe in the photo.

Front

What is the purpose of a map?

Back

shows the location of a place

Answer explanation

In this book, it is showing where lions are usually found in the world.

Front

What is the purpose of a label?

Back

Tells the name of or explains certain parts of a photograph or illustration.

Answer explanation

These labels are telling us the parts of a plant.

Front

Is this a photograph or an illustration?

Back

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Answer explanation

This is a photograph! This image was taken with a camera, not drawn by an artist.