Features 1
Features 2
Features 3
Types of Print
Location
100
Feature that shows us exactly what something looks like.
Picture
100
Features that help us learn where things are located in the world.
Map
100
To show similarities and differences.
Table
100
When the author puts a line under a specific word or phrase.
Underline
100
Where would you find the index?
Back of the book
200
Words under a picture that tells you about about the picture.
Caption
200
Feature that helps the reader understand the definitions of important words.
Glossary
200
This goes under the heading and tells what you are reading about in a more specific way.
Subheading
200
When a word or phrase has darker and thicker font.
Bold
200
Where would you find the glossary?
The back of book.
300
Tells the reader what the section is going to be about.
Heading
300
Feature that tells the reader how to say the word.
Pronounciation Guide
300
Shows you how something works. Often seen in science textbook.
Diagram
300
When the author uses many different shades to make a word stand out.
Colored Text
300
Where would you find the table of contents?
In the front
400
Feature that occurs on either the side or in a box to give you more information.
Sidebar
400
Feature that tell the main ideas and what pages they are on.
Table of Contents
400
Contains extra facts and ideas about a topic.
Fact Box
400
When the words are slanted.
Italics
400
When looking for a specific topic, where would I look to find the location?
Index or table of contents
500
Feature that lists important dates in chronological order.
Timeline
500
Feature that is an alphabetical listing of items covered in the book and their page numbers.
Index
500
Shows the rate of something, or amount of. Can be in the form of a line, pie or chart.
Graph
500
Why do authors use bold, italics, colored text and highlighting?
To make important words stand out.
500
Name three text features you can use to help you understand a topic.
Any 3 text features
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