Text Features STAAR Questions

This is an example of

• Table

• Graph

• Illustration

• Caption

Which of the following correctly completes this graphic organizer?

• President Jackson annexes land west of the Mississippi River.

• President Jackson ignores a Supreme Court ruling.

• President Jackson introduces a bill to Congress.

• President Jackson vetoes an act passed by Congress.

Which constitutional question was raised and debated because of the actions described in the excerpt?

• Can states nullify federal laws?

• Can the federal government take control of private property?

• Can states apply full faith and credit to other states?

• Can the federal government guarentee due process?

What is the main purpose of a timeline in a social studies textbook?

• To show the chronological order of events

• To provide detailed descriptions of events

• To compare different historical figures

• To list important vocabulary terms

Which text feature would you use to find the definition of a key term in a social studies article?

• Glossary

• Index

• Table of Contents

• Timeline

How can a map in a social studies textbook help students understand historical events?

• By showing the geographical context of events

• By listing important dates

• By providing biographies of key figures

• By summarizing the chapter

What is the purpose of a caption under a photograph in a social studies book?

• To explain what is happening in the photo

• To provide a summary of the chapter

• To list related vocabulary terms

• To give a biography of a historical figure

Which text feature helps readers locate specific information quickly in a social studies book?

• Index

• Glossary

• Timeline

• Bibliography

What information does a sidebar in a social studies textbook typically provide?

• Additional details or interesting facts

• A summary of the main text

• Definitions of key terms

• A list of references

How does a table of contents assist students in navigating a social studies textbook?

• By listing the chapters and their page numbers

• By providing detailed summaries of each chapter

• By defining key terms

• By showing a timeline of events