Lesson 5: Text features
Text is word that we hear and see a lot. When we normally hear of a text, it means a message we type out and send somebody on their phone.
In English class, text means has a slightly different meaning. A text is a written or printed work.
In English class, text means has a slightly different meaning. A text is a written or printed work.
In English I B, our focus is mainly on non-fiction (or true) stories. Not only true stories, but also informational text (like textbooks, reports and articles).
To be a good reader, you should know that there is a difference between how you read a fiction text (made-up story) and how you read a non-fiction text.
To help readers read non-fiction texts actively, writers and publishers include guideposts within the text. These guideposts are referred to as text features.
Click the flashcards below to learn more about nonfiction text features.
You can also change it to play a game with the words.
To be a good reader, you should know that there is a difference between how you read a fiction text (made-up story) and how you read a non-fiction text.
To help readers read non-fiction texts actively, writers and publishers include guideposts within the text. These guideposts are referred to as text features.
Click the flashcards below to learn more about nonfiction text features.
You can also change it to play a game with the words.
Assessment: quiz
There is a 10 question quiz at the end of this lesson.
I recommend knowing:
what a text feature is and does
charts
glossary
bold
italics
underline
footnote
The word implied means said without words
A graphic aid means something you look at to help you understand what you are reading.
I recommend knowing:
what a text feature is and does
charts
glossary
bold
italics
underline
footnote
The word implied means said without words
A graphic aid means something you look at to help you understand what you are reading.