Headings
This tells what a section is about.
What is a heading?
This explains what a picture shows.
What is a caption?
These words look darker and show important vocabulary.
What are bold words?
This shows parts of something with labels.
What is a diagram?
Name one text feature.
(Heading, caption, diagram, bold word, etc.)
How does a heading help readers?
It tells the topic of the section.
Why are pictures helpful in nonfiction books?
They help us see what the text is about.
Where can you find the meaning of bold words?
In the glossary.
How does a diagram help readers?
It shows how something looks or works.
Which text feature helps you learn new words?
Bold words or glossary.
If a heading says “All About Frogs,” what will the section be about?
It will be about frogs.
How does a caption help you understand the picture?
It gives extra information.
Why do authors make some words bold?
To show important words.
Why is a diagram helpful in a book about plants?
It shows the parts of a plant.
If a book had no pictures or headings, would it be harder or easier to read? Why?
Harder, because text features help us understand.