Text Features
Context Clues
Author's Point of View
Mystery
Morphemes
100
Name this text feature:
Table/Chart
100
After Lily left home for college, her dad tried to sell the computer games she had played when she was little. However, he soon discovered they were OBSOLETE. The word OBSOLETE means:
A. too easy B. out of date C. boring
B. Out of date
100
What is point of view in a nonfiction text?
A. What the author's favorite book is
B. What the author likes to drink.
C. What the author thinks or believes.
C. What the author thinks or believes.
100
Why do we use captions?
To give information about a picture.
100
This suffix means "to make or cause to become"
What is -ize?
200
Name this text feature:
Title/Heading
200
Mrs. Jones was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter REASSURED her by telling her that planes are very safe. What does REASSURED mean?
A. comforted B. reminded C. forced
A. comforted
200
How does an author support their own point of view?
A. with reasons
B. with pictures
C. with periods
D. with questions
A. with reasons
200
The children danced to the music with merry JUBILATION. What does JUBILATION mean?
A. delight B. distress C. surprise
A. delight
200
This prefix means "to reduce" or "away from."
What is de-
300
Name this text feature from the book titled "Animals of the Savannah"
Heading
300
The meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and tress were SPARSE. What does SPARSE mean?
A. many B. few C. large
B. few
300
What is a word an author would use to show that they like a topic?
beautiful, nice, great, lovely, etc.
300
What is the purpose of a table of contents?
To locate information in a nonfiction text; shows page numbers
300
This prefix means "to put into or onto."
What is en- or em-?
400
Name this text feature:
Map
400
The artist had used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out in the otherwise drab room. What does VIVID mean?
A. dull B. tinted C. bright
C. bright
400
What is a word an author would use to show that they dislike a topic?
gross, bad, annoying, boring, etc.
400
Guinea pigs are not pigs, and they’re not from Guinea. These tiny rodents haven’t always been used for little experiments. Guinea pigs have been used as folk medicine in many parts of South America. These cute, gentle creatures are also used in religious ceremonies. Did you know that they make excellent pets? If trained, a little guinea pig will climb into your hands and crawl with delight!
What words best describe the author’s attitude about guinea pigs?
A. annoyed B. interested C. delighted
B. interested
400
This root word means "hand"
What is man?
500
Name this feature:
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Diagram
500
Adrian liked his new laptop computer because it was light and PORTABLE. He took it with him everywhere! What does PORTABLE mean?
A. small B. movable C. high-tech
B. movable
500
Many debate the status of cheerleading as a true sport. Although cheerleaders show heavy use of athletic talents, most critics don't count cheerleading as a competitive sport. The scoring of gymnastics is equally subjective; however, gymnastics is considered to be an art. Cheerleading lacks a respectable status although it is a credited course and even a source of scholarship in some universities.
Based on this passage, the author's attitude toward the status of cheerleading can be best described as...
A. Tired B. Happy C. Angry D. Bored
C. Angry
500
Mrs. Olsen used to love to play the piano. But since she started to lose her hearing, she SELDOM plays anymore. What would be a synonym for SELDOM?
A. often B. usually C. rarely
C. rarely
500
This suffix means "condition of"
What is -dom?
600
This text feature helps readers quickly find the meaning of important words in the text. It is usually found at the end of a book.
What is a glossary?
600
The sky was ominous, covered in dark clouds, and thunder rumbled in the distance.
The word ominous most likely means:
A) Bright and sunny
B) Scary or threatening
C) Happy and peaceful
D) Cold and windy
B) Scary or threatening
600
Many schools have strict rules about wearing uniforms. Some students say uniforms take away their freedom to express themselves. However, school uniforms help prevent bullying based on clothing and make it easier for teachers to spot students on field trips. While there are good points on both sides, I think the benefits of school uniforms are more important.
What is the author’s point of view?
A) The author believes school uniforms should not be allowed.
B) The author thinks school uniforms have more good points than bad.
C) The author does not have an opinion about school uniforms.
B) The author thinks school uniforms have more good points than bad.
600
I help readers figure out the meaning of new words.
You don’t look me up in the glossary.
Instead, you find me in the words and sentences nearby.
Who am I?
What are context clues?
600
I can come at the beginning, middle, or end of a word.
Sometimes I stand alone, but other times I need help.
I am the smallest unit that carries meaning.
Who am I?
What is a morpheme?