Text Features and Structure
This is found at the back of a book and provides definitions of special words within the text.
Which text feature is this?
A. Table of Contents
B. Glossary
C. Caption
D. Subtitle
B. Glossary
What is the the central idea in an informational text?
What the text is mostly about (Topic + Point = Central Idea)
Kylee is tall for her age but has average weight. She has light brown hair, and a smidgeon of freckles across her nose.
Which is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To inform
C. To persuade
D. To describe
D. To describe
(1) Ice cream has been around for centuries. (2) Chocolate is the best flavor. (3) It is decadent, creamy, and tastes delicious.
(4) Henry’s mother promised to buy him some chocolate ice cream on Friday.
Which sentence represents the claim, and which sentence represents support for the claim?
(2) Chocolate is the best flavor.
“The leaves on the old tree whispered in the wind”.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Metaphor, Personification or Hyperbole?
Personification
This is a line or two that immediately follows the title and helps explain the upcoming content.
Which text feature is this?
A. Table of Contents
B. Glossary
C. Caption
D. Subtitle
D. Subtitle
I must decide between a small or large dog. I have to admit, I like having a small dog on my lap while watching television. On the other hand, it is beneficial to have a larger dog for protection. Personally, I don’t think I see a large dog in my future. My apartment is just too small. Making decisions like this is often difficult.
What reason did the author provide for NOT wanting a large dog?
A. He didn’t want to have a dog on his lap.
B. He wants to have a dog for protection.
C. He wants to wait until the future to buy a dog.
D. He thinks his apartment is too small.
D. He thinks his apartment is too small.
(1) A Caracal is a small, wild cat. (2) They are very good hunters. (3) They are fast and make very little noise. (4) They also have strong back legs and can jump up to six feet in the air. (5) Caracals are one of over 30 species of small wild cats.
What TWO sentences show WHY Caracals are good hunters, according to the narrator?
3 and 4
(3) They are fast and make very little noise.
(4) They also have strong back legs and can jump up to six feet in the air
Cheerleading tryouts are on Friday. There are 20 open spots, but 40 students are trying out. It is a shame that there will only be one team. If they made two teams, then everyone would make a team.
What is the author’s claim about cheerleading?
A. Tryouts should be required for all students.
B. Cheerleading is the students’ favorite sport.
C. It is wrong to cut students from the team.
D. It is a shame that cheerleading tryouts are on Friday.
C. It is wrong to cut students from the team.
Andrea enjoys reading mysteries. She is also a member of the school band. She plays the trumpet.
Sarah likes to draw. She can draw pictures of houses and dogs. She also likes to read comic books. Superhero comic books are her favorites.
What do these two people have in common?
They both like reading
This is found at the beginning of the text, and it includes the titles of chapters or sections, and page numbers.
Which text feature is this?
A. Table of Contents
B. Glossary
C. Caption
D. Subtitle
A. Table of Contents
The Persian cat is a long-haired breed with a round face and short muzzle. People love their soft fur. They also like their affectionate nature. According to statistics from 2017, more people bought Persians over any other breed of cat.
What is the central idea?
A. The Persian is a very popular cat.
B. The Persian cat has long hair.
C. Persian cats have round faces.
D. Persian cats have short muzzles.
A. The Persian is a very popular cat.
People should learn to bake a cake. First, make sure that you butter the pan. Then, mix the ingredients and pour into the pan. Finally, put the cake in the oven. Once it is cool, then it is time to eat! Baking is quite enjoyable.
What is the author's perspective on baking?
It is enjoyable.
(1)Cheerleading tryouts are on Friday. (2) There are 20 open spots, but 40 students are trying out. (3) It is a shame that there will only be one team. (4)If they made two teams, then everyone would make a team.
Which sentence(s) include the author’s claim with support?
Sentences 3 – 4
(3) It is a shame that there will only be one team. (4)If they made two teams, then everyone would make a team.
Bob has a million chores to do before his mother will let him play basketball.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Hyperbole
Tomorrow is a busy day for Beth. First, she need to wash her clothes. Next, she needs to fold them and put them away. Finally, she must get dressed for the party.
Which is the text structure?
A. Problem/Solution
B. Chronology
C. Description
Chronology
Children between the ages of 3 – 5 need to learn basic skills before starting school. LeapStart is an interactive learning system that gets kids excited about counting, learning to read, and problem solving. The magic behind LeapStart is a stylus that reads invisible dots on every page, triggering questions, challenges, songs, jokes and more. LeapStart helps kids build tomorrow’s skills today, in new imaginative ways.
What is the central idea?
A. LeapStart is for children between the ages of 3 – 5.
B. LeapStart gets children excited about learning.
C. LeapStart has a stylus that reads invisible dots.
D. LeapStart is a fun way for children to get the skills they need.
D. LeapStart is a fun way for children to get the skills they need.
Writing with quill pens was done in the distant past. It was messy and time consuming. Ballpoint pens are neater, quicker, and cheaper. If I had to choose between the two, I’d buy a ballpoint pen any day!
What is the author’s perspective about ballpoint pens?
Ballpoint pens are better than quill pens
(1) Brent decided to wash his clothes. (2) He mixed the red and white clothes together in the washing machine. (3) He washed them using hot water. (4) He made a big mistake. (5) Can you believe it? (6) All of his white clothes turned pink.
Which sentence represents the author’s claim?
(4) He made a big mistake.
Poodles come in a variety of colors, including black, white, apricot, and red. They are quite smart, and very easy to train.
Golden retrievers come in one basic color – golden yellow. They shed their fur, which causes quite a mess. But they are extremely good natured. They are intelligent too.
Which character trait do these dogs have in common?
They are both intelligent/Smart
Jody’s mother brought her a tulip plant for her birthday. Jody watered it twice a day. By the end of the week, the plant was almost dead. Jody looked up tulip care on the Internet. She discovered that tulips need very little water. She stopped watering it so much, and it came back to life.
Which is the text structure?
A. Problem/Solution
B. Sequence
C. Description
A. Problem/Solution
(1) Have you ever heard of the Startup Aims? (2) They can be found on college campuses and in recreational areas. (3) This self-driving golf cart is becoming very popular.
(4) It will soon take the place of mini-buses.
Which sentence contains the definition of a Startup Aims?
C. Sentence 3
(3) This self-driving golf cart is becoming very popular.
All-Clean laundry detergent is the best on the market. All stains are removed, and everything smells fresh and clean. This week, All-Clean is being offered at 10% off at participating locations.
Which is the author’s perspective about All-Clean laundry detergent?
That it is the best on the market
(1) Brent decided to wash his clothes. (2) He mixed the red and white clothes together in the washing machine. (3) He washed them using hot water. (4) He made a big mistake. (5) Can you believe it? (6) All of his white clothes turned pink.
Which sentence supports the author's claim?
(6) All of his white clothes turned pink.
Wiloma and Terry are best friends. Terry likes to draw pictures with airplanes. Wiloma prefers drawing houses. Wiloma is the best math student in the class. Terry goes to ballet class on Saturdays.
How is Wiloma's and Terry's perspectives about drawing similar and how are they different?
They both like to draw, but Terry likes to draw airplanes, and Wiloma likes to draw houses