Text Features Chapter Notes | Language Arts for Grade 5 PDF Download

Introduction

 Select and Use Text Features

• Understand what text features are:
  • Text features are parts of a book or article that make information easier to find and understand.
  • They include things like titles, headings, pictures, captions, and tables of contents.
  • These features help readers know what the text is about before reading it.
  • They guide readers to important details and help them follow the information.
• ​Know different types of text features:
  • Title: The name of the book or article, telling the main topic.
  • Headings: Words or phrases that show what a section is about.
  • Subheadings: Smaller headings under main headings that give more specific details.
  • Table of Contents: A list at the start of a book showing chapters and page numbers.
  • Index: A list at the back of a book with topics and page numbers to find them.
  • Glossary: A mini-dictionary in the book explaining important words.
  • Captions: Short sentences under pictures or diagrams explaining what they show.
  • Bold or Italic Words: Words that stand out to show they are important or special.
  • Bullet Points: Dots or symbols used to list information clearly.
  • Sidebars: Boxes with extra facts or details related to the main text.
  • Charts and Graphs: Visuals that show information, like numbers or comparisons.
  • Diagrams: Drawings that explain how something works or what it looks like.
  • Maps: Pictures of places that show locations or directions.
  • Timelines: Lines showing events in the order they happened.
• Use text features to find information:
  • Use the table of contents to find the chapter or section you need.
  • Check the index to locate specific topics and their page numbers.
  • Read headings and subheadings to know what each part of the text is about.
  • Look at captions to understand what pictures or diagrams are showing.
  • Use the glossary to find the meaning of new or hard words.
  • Check charts, graphs, or maps to understand facts or places quickly.
  • Use timelines to see when events happened in order.
• Choose the right text feature for the purpose:
  • Pick the table of contents to find where a topic starts in a book.
  • Use the index to search for a specific word or idea.
  • Read headings to get the main idea of a section before reading it.
  • Use captions to learn more about a picture or diagram.
  • Check the glossary if you don’t know what a word means.
  • Look at charts or graphs to understand numbers or comparisons.
  • Use maps to learn about places or locations in the text.
  • Check timelines to understand the order of events.
• Understand how text features help in reading:
  • Text features make it easier to find important information fast.
  • They help you understand the main idea before reading the whole text.
  • They break down big ideas into smaller parts, like headings and subheadings.
  • They explain hard words or ideas, like in glossaries or sidebars.
  • They show information in different ways, like charts, maps, or timelines.
  • They keep you interested by adding visuals, like pictures or diagrams.