Use Text Features to Locate Information - 1st Grade ELA
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What is an index used for in an informational book?
What is an index used for in an informational book?
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It lists topics and the pages where they appear. Alphabetical list helps locate specific information quickly.
It lists topics and the pages where they appear. Alphabetical list helps locate specific information quickly.
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What text feature helps you find a word’s meaning quickly using ABC order?
What text feature helps you find a word’s meaning quickly using ABC order?
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Glossary. Alphabetical arrangement makes finding definitions quick.
Glossary. Alphabetical arrangement makes finding definitions quick.
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What text feature lists chapters or sections and their page numbers?
What text feature lists chapters or sections and their page numbers?
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Table of contents. Shows the book's organization at the beginning.
Table of contents. Shows the book's organization at the beginning.
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What is the purpose of a glossary in a book?
What is the purpose of a glossary in a book?
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It gives definitions of important words in the text. Located at the back, arranged alphabetically for easy lookup.
It gives definitions of important words in the text. Located at the back, arranged alphabetically for easy lookup.
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What is the purpose of a sidebar or text box on a page?
What is the purpose of a sidebar or text box on a page?
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It gives extra facts related to the main text. Supplements main content without interrupting flow.
It gives extra facts related to the main text. Supplements main content without interrupting flow.
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What is a caption used for under a photograph or diagram?
What is a caption used for under a photograph or diagram?
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A short sentence that tells what the picture shows. Provides context and details about visual elements.
A short sentence that tells what the picture shows. Provides context and details about visual elements.
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Which text feature often appears at the back and is in alphabetical order: table of contents or index?
Which text feature often appears at the back and is in alphabetical order: table of contents or index?
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Index. Table of contents is at front; index is alphabetical at back.
Index. Table of contents is at front; index is alphabetical at back.
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What is a heading used for in an informational text?
What is a heading used for in an informational text?
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A title that tells what a section is mostly about. Headings summarize content to help readers navigate sections.
A title that tells what a section is mostly about. Headings summarize content to help readers navigate sections.
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What is a diagram in an informational text?
What is a diagram in an informational text?
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A drawing that shows parts or how something works. Visual representation helps explain complex information.
A drawing that shows parts or how something works. Visual representation helps explain complex information.
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Which text feature should you use to find the page for the topic “Bees” quickly?
Which text feature should you use to find the page for the topic “Bees” quickly?
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Index. Alphabetical topic list with page numbers for quick access.
Index. Alphabetical topic list with page numbers for quick access.
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Which text feature should you use to find what page Chapter 3 starts on?
Which text feature should you use to find what page Chapter 3 starts on?
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Table of contents. Lists chapters sequentially with starting pages.
Table of contents. Lists chapters sequentially with starting pages.
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What is a bold word used for in an informational text?
What is a bold word used for in an informational text?
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It shows an important word, often defined in a glossary. Bold formatting highlights key vocabulary terms.
It shows an important word, often defined in a glossary. Bold formatting highlights key vocabulary terms.
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What is a chart used for in an informational text?
What is a chart used for in an informational text?
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It organizes facts so they are easy to compare. Rows and columns display data relationships clearly.
It organizes facts so they are easy to compare. Rows and columns display data relationships clearly.
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What is a map used for as a text feature?
What is a map used for as a text feature?
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It shows where places are located. Visual representation of geographical information.
It shows where places are located. Visual representation of geographical information.
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Which text feature should you use to learn what the word “nocturnal” means?
Which text feature should you use to learn what the word “nocturnal” means?
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Glossary. Alphabetical word list with definitions at book's end.
Glossary. Alphabetical word list with definitions at book's end.
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