Text Features
What does a caption usually do?
Explains what is in a photograph
Where can you usually find the title?
At the top of the text/passage
A little stream ran through the green __________ between two tall mountains.
valley
How does the Havasupai tribe receive their mail?
By mule
What state is the Grand Canyon in?
Arizona
What is a heading used for?
To divide the text into different parts
A _____________ is a picture that shows what is happening in the text.
photograph
I hiked through the ________ to see the tall, rocky walls.
Canyon
How wide can a California condor spread its wings?
10 feet
How many people visit the Grand Canyon?
millions of people
What helps you understand what is happening in an article just by looking?
Heading
A _____________ makes it easier to understand what is happening in a picture.
Caption
The children were excited to explore the exhibits at the _____________.
national park
How many Empire State buildings can fit in the deep valley?
4
What percent of people ty to climb down to the mighty Colorado river?
1 percent
If you want to know what a picture is showing, you should read the:
Caption
Why do you think authors use photographs in articles or stories?
Authors use photographs in articles or stories to help readers see what is happening or to make the story more interesting.
The little fairy wings were _________ with magical light as she flew through the forest.
shimmering
What color are the layers of rock?
red, orange, or gold
How many California Condors are there in the world?
550
Explain why a caption is important for a photograph.
A caption is important for a photograph because it tells me what is happening in the picture or who is in it.
How does a heading help you when you are reading a long article?
A heading helps me know what the next part of the article will be about and makes it easier to find information.
Last summer, my family visited a _____________ to see the amazing nature and animals.
national park
When did the Grand Canyon become a national park?
1919
How many miles from the top of the Grand Canyon to the floor of the Canyon?
8 miles