TEXT FEATURE PRE-ASSESSMENT

Special text

1. Why did the author choose to put “saliva” in special, bold text?

A) To make the text attractive and easy to read.

B) Draw the reader’s attention to an important word or phrase.

C) Point out the main idea of the paragraph or section.

D) Help the reader visualize the information.

The purpose of graphics such as charts is to…• A) Organize large amounts of information in a small space• B) Describes what is found in a photo or illustration• C) Provide extra information not found in the text.• D) BOTH A and C

graphs

What benefit would this have in an article about tourism in Antarctica?

a. It helps readers visualize the changes in tourist numbers

b. It helps tourists decide when and why to visit Antarctica

c. It helps present a large amount of data in a small space

d. Both A & C

The text feature found below the photograph is called a(an)A) mapB) Diagram C) captionD) textbox

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is A) To reveal the main idea of the article to the reader.B) to convince the reader that snakes are dangerousC) To explain information alongside the photo about snake eyesight.D) To inform the reader about the complicated history of snakes.

Illustrations/photosHow might this photo help the reader better understand the text “Good vs. Bad Ozone?

A) It helps the reader visualize main ideas.B) Helps the reader understand titles and headings.C) To create interest for the reader to read the material.D) All of the above

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A) To show the main idea of the first paragraph.

B) To provide info not found in the text

C) To tell the reader the topic of the text.

D) To establish where an event happens and how far away.

What is the purpose of the subheadings in this article?A) To help the reader better understand the author’s opinionB) To help the reader visualize the informationC) To help the reader find the main ideas in each sectionD) To help the reader place events in order

Under which heading might you find information on Will’s childhood chores? A) Hard Work at HomeB) Early FameC) Movie MagicD) How He Does It

Numbered/Bulleted

listThe author uses a

numbered list to showA) How a cell phone can

get wet.B) How to remove a SIM

card from your phoneC) The dangers of

swimming with your phone

D) The proper steps in saving your cell phone when wet.

The text feature found above is called a(an)A) mapB) diagram C) timelineD) textbox

The text feature found here is called a(an)A) mapB) diagram C) captionD) textbox

This text feature provides what information to the reader?

A. Informs the reader about the earth’s size compared to other planets.

B. Helps the reader understand the layers that make up the earth.

C. Helps the reader locate the earth in the solar system.

D. Convinces the reader to learn about the history of the earth.

Special text

The purpose of using special text such as italics or bold is to

A) To make the text attractive and easy to read.

B) Draw the reader’s attention to an important word or phrase.

C) Point out the main idea of the paragraph or section.

D) Help the reader visualize the information.

Text Features