Use Text Features and Search Tools - 3rd Grade Reading
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Which text feature should you use to locate details about "predators" within a long article?
Which text feature should you use to locate details about "predators" within a long article?
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Headings and subheadings. Organize content into searchable sections and subsections.
Headings and subheadings. Organize content into searchable sections and subsections.
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What is the fastest text feature to use to find the page for the topic "volcanoes" in a book?
What is the fastest text feature to use to find the page for the topic "volcanoes" in a book?
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The index. Alphabetical listing makes specific topics easy to locate.
The index. Alphabetical listing makes specific topics easy to locate.
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What is the purpose of a sidebar or text box in an informational article?
What is the purpose of a sidebar or text box in an informational article?
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It gives extra facts related to the main topic. Supplements main text without interrupting the flow.
It gives extra facts related to the main topic. Supplements main text without interrupting the flow.
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What is the purpose of a caption under a photo, map, or diagram?
What is the purpose of a caption under a photo, map, or diagram?
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It explains what the visual shows. Provides context and details about visual elements.
It explains what the visual shows. Provides context and details about visual elements.
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What is the purpose of bold or highlighted words in informational text?
What is the purpose of bold or highlighted words in informational text?
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They point out important terms, often defined in a glossary. Visual emphasis signals key vocabulary to remember.
They point out important terms, often defined in a glossary. Visual emphasis signals key vocabulary to remember.
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What does a subheading usually tell you in an informational text?
What does a subheading usually tell you in an informational text?
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A smaller topic within a section. Breaks down main topics into more specific parts.
A smaller topic within a section. Breaks down main topics into more specific parts.
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What is the purpose of subheadings in an informational text?
What is the purpose of subheadings in an informational text?
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They break a section into smaller topics. Organize details within larger sections.
They break a section into smaller topics. Organize details within larger sections.
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What is a glossary used for in an informational text?
What is a glossary used for in an informational text?
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It gives definitions of important words from the text. Like a mini-dictionary for the book's special terms.
It gives definitions of important words from the text. Like a mini-dictionary for the book's special terms.
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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 alphabetically with page numbers. Alphabetical organization helps find specific topics fast.
It lists topics alphabetically with page numbers. Alphabetical organization helps find specific topics fast.
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What is a table of contents used for in an informational book?
What is a table of contents used for in an informational book?
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It lists chapters or sections and their page numbers. Helps readers navigate to specific chapters quickly.
It lists chapters or sections and their page numbers. Helps readers navigate to specific chapters quickly.
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What should you do if a digital article is long and you need one detail fast?
What should you do if a digital article is long and you need one detail fast?
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Use the search tool (Find) with a key word. Digital search saves time in lengthy texts.
Use the search tool (Find) with a key word. Digital search saves time in lengthy texts.
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What is the purpose of headings in an informational text?
What is the purpose of headings in an informational text?
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They tell what a section is mostly about. Act as signposts to organize main ideas.
They tell what a section is mostly about. Act as signposts to organize main ideas.
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What is the purpose of captions under photos or diagrams?
What is the purpose of captions under photos or diagrams?
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They explain what the picture shows. Provide context for visual elements.
They explain what the picture shows. Provide context for visual elements.
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What is a sidebar in an informational text?
What is a sidebar in an informational text?
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A boxed section with extra information about the topic. Supplements main text without interrupting flow.
A boxed section with extra information about the topic. Supplements main text without interrupting flow.
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What is the purpose of bold or highlighted words in a text?
What is the purpose of bold or highlighted words in a text?
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They show important terms, often defined in a glossary. Visual cues signal vocabulary words.
They show important terms, often defined in a glossary. Visual cues signal vocabulary words.
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