Text Features
What text feature do you usually find under a photograph?
A caption
What is a market?
A place that sells goods.
I rode my bike at the park. It was a beautiful day.
Is this first person or third person point of view?
First person point of view.
The mountain climb was arduous. The climber was struggling and sweating because it was difficult.
What does arduous mean?
Difficult or hard.
What does "a piece of cake" mean?
It is easy.
What text feature do you find at the beginning of a book that lists the names of the chapters?
Table of Contents
What does haggle mean?
To try to bargain and get the price of something lower.
He watched the football game on t.v. He was cheering loudly for his favorite team to win.
Is this first person point of view or third person point of view?
Third person point of view.
The firefighter was courageous and went into the burning building to rescue a dog.
What does courageous mean?
Brave or not afraid.
What does "it is raining cats and dogs" mean?
It is raining very heavily or hard.
What is the text feature that comes at the top of a section or paragraphs?
Subheading or section title.
What is produce?
Fresh food that is grown, such as vegetables and fruit.
The children watched a humorous movie. They laughed loudly. They couldn't stop laughing.
Is this first person or third person point of view?
Third person.
The fans were ecstatic when their favorite soccer team won in over time.
What does the word ecstatic mean?
Excited or very happy.
What does "miss the boat" mean?
To miss the opportunity or miss the chance with something.
What text feature do you find at the end of a book that gives the definition of important words?
Glossary
What does variety mean?
Many different kinds.
The best basketball player right now on the L.A. Lakers is Lebron James. He can make baskets under pressure. He can make 3 pointers. There is no one else that plays better than him on the L.A. Lakers.
What is the author's point of view about Lebron James?
He is the best player on the L.A. Lakers.
The situation has no easy solution. It is a conundrum, or puzzle.
What does 'conundrum' mean?
A puzzle or some difficulty.
What does "it costs an arm and a leg" mean?
What is the text feature is in the back of the book that you can look at to find the page of a subject?
The index.
What does culture mean?
The way of life, ideas, customs, and traditions of a group of people.
The Statue of Liberty is a great landmark to visit in New York City. You can have lots of fun climbing the stairs and looking out at the whole city. You have a great view of the river, too. It's a wonder landmark to visit.
What is the author's point of view about the Statue of Liberty?
It's a great landmark to visit in New York City.
What does the word 'prevent' mean?
To try to stop something from happening.
What does "a penny for your thoughts" mean?