Text & Graphic Features
What is a photograph?
a picture taken with a camera
Which supporting character came up with the name "Clifford"?
Bridwell's wife
Which sentence from the selection best helps the reader visualize what Clifford
looks like?
A She told Bridwell to think of a story that would match that picture.
B This time when he drew more pictures, he made the dog as big as a house!
C In some countries Clifford’s name isn’t even Clifford.
D Clifford’s image can also be seen on everything from puzzles to backpacks and
clothes.
B This time when he drew more pictures, he made the dog as big as a house!
What is the name of the feature that is described as "the words near or under a photograph and describes it"
A caption
Which supporting character inspired Bridwell to write "Clifford the Big Red Dog"?
The book editor
10 In paragraph 2, what does the word support mean?
F Listen to
G Think about
H Take care of
J Feel proud of
H Take care of
What is the text feature that is described as the "title at the top of the page or section?"
A heading
Is Bridwell's daughter a major or minor character?
Minor
11 The author wrote this selection most likely to —
A teach the reader how to draw cartoons
B explain to the reader how to become famous
C amuse the reader with Bridwell’s funny ideas
D tell the reader about a popular children’s book author
D tell the reader about a popular children’s book author
What is the name of the strategy that we use to help us not skip over ANY text or graphic features while we read?
"Don't Skip It!"
Who is the Major character in our story?
Norman Bridwell
12 Bridwell first got the idea for his books about Clifford —
F after he had a meeting with an editor
G when he was attending school as a child
H while he was taking art classes in New York
J after he had written other books for children
F after he had a meeting with an editor
What TEXT feature(s) did we identify in the story?
Key words: underlining and italics.
What is the difference between major and minor characters?
Major: Who the entire story is about (we sometimes even know their thoughts!)
Minor: They are only in part of the story, their job is to add to and help the Major character.
13 The character Emily Elizabeth in the Clifford books was named after Bridwell’s —
A wife
B editor
C teacher
D daughter
D daughter