Use Text Features Efficiently - 2nd Grade Reading

1. Which feature should you scan to locate important vocabulary words on a page quickly?

   Bold print. Dark text highlights key terms to remember.

2. Which text feature helps you quickly find which chapter is called "Weather" in a book?

   Table of contents. Shows all chapters at the front for easy navigation.

3. Which text feature helps you find the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a book?

   Glossary. Located at the back, it lists words with their definitions.

4. Which text feature should you use to find the page where Chapter 3 begins?

   Table of contents. It lists chapters in order with their starting pages.

5. Which text feature gives word meanings, usually in alphabetical order, in the back of a book?

   Glossary. Like a mini-dictionary for the book's special words.

6. Which option is best to find the meaning of the word "habitat" in a nonfiction book: index or glossary?

   Glossary. Glossaries define words; indexes show page locations.

7. What is the main purpose of bold print in an informational text?

   To highlight important words or key terms. Bold text draws attention to essential vocabulary and concepts.

8. Which option is best to find the page that talks about "frogs": table of contents or index?

   Index. Index lists specific topics; contents shows chapters.

9. Which text feature tells what a photograph or picture is showing?

   Caption. Describes or explains what's shown in an image.

10. What is a heading in an informational text?

    A title that names the topic of a page or section. It introduces what information follows below it.

11. What is a label in an informational text feature (such as on a diagram)?

    A word or short phrase that names a part of something. Labels identify specific parts in diagrams or pictures.

12. Which option is best to use to find the section called "Life Cycle" quickly: subheading or bold print?

    Subheading. Subheadings label sections; bold highlights words.

13. What is a photograph used for in informational text?

    To show what something really looks like. Photos provide visual evidence and real-world examples.

14. What is an electronic menu on a website or app used for?

    To choose a section or page quickly. Menus provide navigation links to different content areas.

15. Which option is best to click to go back to the home page on a website: icon or caption?

    Icon. Icons are clickable; captions describe images.

16. Identify the best feature to use to learn what is happening in a picture of a volcano erupting.

    Caption. Text under pictures explains what they show.

17. What is an icon in an electronic text (website or app)?

    A small picture that stands for an action or page. Icons are visual shortcuts for navigation or functions.

18. Identify the best feature to use to jump to "Chapter 3" in an e-book: electronic menu or caption?

    Electronic menu. Digital menus navigate; captions describe pictures.

19. What is a label used for on a picture, map, or diagram?

    A word or short phrase that names a part of the image. Labels identify specific parts within visual elements.

20. What is an index used for in an informational text?

    To find where a topic is mentioned by page number. It's an alphabetical list showing page locations for topics.

21. Identify the best text feature to use to learn what is shown in a photo on the page.

    Caption. Captions describe and explain visual content directly.

22. What is a diagram in an informational text?

    A labeled drawing that explains how something looks or works. Visual representations help readers understand complex information.

23. Which text feature should you use to find the page that talks about "volcanoes"?

    Index. The index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers.

24. What is a subheading used for in an informational text?

    To label a section and tell what it is mostly about. Organizes content into smaller, focused sections.

25. What is a diagram used for in an informational text?

    A labeled drawing that shows parts or how something works. Visual representations help explain complex concepts.

26. What is a glossary entry likely to include for a word?

    The word and its definition (sometimes pronunciation). Glossaries provide meanings and sometimes how to say words.

27. Which text feature should you read to learn what a photo is showing?

    Caption. Captions describe and explain images in the text.

28. Which text feature should you click to move to a different section on a website?

    Electronic menu. Digital menus link to different pages or sections instantly.

29. Which text feature should you read first to find the section about "How Bees Make Honey"?

    Subheading. Scan subheadings to locate specific topic sections quickly.

30. What is an index used for in an informational book?

    To find topics and the page numbers where they appear. An alphabetical list at the book's end for quick topic location.

31. What is an electronic menu used for when reading on a website or app?

    To choose pages or sections to open quickly. Digital navigation tool for jumping between sections.

32. Which text feature on a page often shows the topic of the whole page in large type?

    Title. The biggest text tells the main topic.

33. What does a table of contents help a reader find quickly?

    Chapters or sections and their page numbers. Shows the book's organization at the beginning.

34. What is a heading (title) used for in an informational text section?

    It tells the main topic of the whole text or a main part. Headings preview content and organize information hierarchically.

35. Which text feature lists topics and page numbers to help you find information fast?

    Index. An alphabetical list showing where topics appear.

36. Identify the text feature that helps you notice important vocabulary while reading a paragraph.

    Bold print. Bold formatting makes key terms stand out from regular text.

37. What is a map feature used for in an informational text?

    To show where places are and help locate information by place. Maps visualize geographical relationships and locations.

38. What is a caption used for in an informational text?

    A short text that explains a picture, photo, map, or diagram. Captions provide context and details about visual elements.

39. What is the purpose of bold print in an informational text?

    To show important words or key terms. Makes words stand out so readers notice them.

40. Which text feature should you use to find the definition of the bold word "habitat"?

    Glossary. Bold words signal important terms defined in the glossary.

41. Which text feature is a small picture or symbol you click or tap to do something on a screen?

    Icon. Visual symbols represent actions or functions.

42. What is a table of contents used for in an informational book?

    To find chapters or sections and their page numbers. It's a roadmap showing the book's organization.

43. Which option is best to find what page "penguins" is on: index or subheading?

    Index. Index shows page numbers; subheadings label sections.

44. What is a photograph used for in informational text features?

    To show what something looks like in real life. Photos provide visual evidence and real-world connections.

45. Which text feature should you use to find the meaning of the word "migration"?

    Glossary. Glossaries contain definitions of key terms used in the text.

46. What is a glossary used for in an informational text?

    To find definitions of important words in the text. It's like a mini-dictionary at the back of the book.

47. What are icons used for in digital informational texts?

    Small pictures you click or tap to do an action or open information. Visual symbols represent functions in digital interfaces.

48. What does bold print usually show in an informational text?

    Important words, often vocabulary words or key terms. Bold formatting draws attention to essential concepts.

49. What is the table of contents used for in a nonfiction book?

    To find chapters or sections and their page numbers. Lists all chapters/sections at the book's beginning.

50. Which text feature best helps you quickly find facts about "How Bees Make Honey" on a page?

    Subheading. Subheadings organize content into smaller, labeled sections.

51. Which option is best to learn what the word "nocturnal" means: glossary or table of contents?

    Glossary. Glossary defines terms; contents lists chapters.

52. What is a map feature used for in an informational text?

    To show where places are located. Maps help readers visualize geographic information.

53. Identify the best feature to use to find the chapter called "Deserts": table of contents or glossary?

    Table of contents. Contents lists chapters; glossary defines words.

54. What is an electronic menu used for when reading on a device?

    To choose pages or sections quickly (for example, a list of links). Digital navigation tools replace traditional page-turning.

55. Which text feature should you use to find the page number for the topic "Volcanoes"?

    Index. The index lists topics alphabetically with page references.

56. What is a chart used for in informational text features?

    To organize facts so they are easy to compare and find. Charts display data in rows and columns for easy reference.

57. What is the main job of a heading in an informational text?

    To name what the text or section is about. Introduces what information follows.

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