Text Features Review

Why did the author choose to put "saliva" in bold print?

• to make the paragraph attractive and easy to read

• Draw the reader’s attention to an important word

• Point out the main idea of the paragraph or section.

• Help the reader visualize the information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2

The text feature found below the snake photograph is called a(an)

• font change

• white space

• caption

• sidebar

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is

• To show the main idea of the article to the reader.

• To convince the reader that snakes are dangerous

• To provide an explanation of the photo

• To inform the reader about the history of snakes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2

What text feature is used in the red boxes?

• Sidebar

• column

• subheading

• text box

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

What is the purpose of these subheadings?

• To help the reader understand the author’s opinion

• To help the reader visualize the information

• To help the reader find the main ideas in each section

• To help the reader place events in order

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.SL.3.2

The author uses this text feature (numbered list) to show

• How a cell phone can get wet.

• How to remove a SIM card from your phone

• The dangers of swimming with your phone

• The proper steps in saving your cell phone when wet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.5

This article is about the increase in students using the internet. What is the purpose of the text feature in the yellow box?

• To show the number of teens using the internet

• To persuade the reader to use the internet

• To add color and make the article pretty

• To persuade the reader to make a Facebook page

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.5

Under which heading might you find information on Will’s childhood chores?

• Hard Work at Home

• Early Fame

• Movie Magic

• How He Does It

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

What purpose would this have in an article about tourism in Antarctica?

• It helps readers visualize the changes in tourist numbers from 1992 until 2008.

• It helps tourists decide when to visit Antarctica.

• It gives reasons not to visit Antarctica in the winter.

• It informs the reader of reasons to visit Antarctica.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.7