Language Arts: Informational Text Features Worksheet

Question 1

What is the purpose of a heading in an informational text?

Accepted Answer

A heading tells the main idea of a section and helps the reader know what that part of the text will be about.

Question 2

A page has a photograph of a volcano with words underneath it. What is this text feature called, and what does it do for the reader?

Accepted Answer

This text feature is called a caption. A caption explains the photograph and gives the reader more information about what is shown.

Question 3

How does a table of contents help a reader use a nonfiction book?

Accepted Answer

A table of contents lists the sections or chapters and their page numbers, so the reader can quickly find the topic they need.

Question 4

What can a reader learn from labels on a diagram?

Accepted Answer

Labels on a diagram name the parts of something and help the reader understand where each part is and what it is called.

Question 5

A student wants to find the meaning of a bold word in a nonfiction book. Which text feature would most likely help, and why?

Accepted Answer

The glossary would most likely help because it gives definitions of important words used in the book.

Question 6

What is the purpose of an index at the back of a book?

Accepted Answer

An index helps the reader find specific topics or key words by listing them in alphabetical order with page numbers.

Question 7

How is a diagram different from a photograph in an informational text?

Accepted Answer

A diagram is a drawing or visual that is often labeled to show parts or steps, while a photograph shows a real image of a person, place, or thing.

Question 8

Why might an author put important words in bold print?

Accepted Answer

An author might use bold print to make important words stand out and show the reader that those words may need special attention or be defined elsewhere.

Question 9

What does a map in an informational text help a reader understand?

Accepted Answer

A map helps a reader understand location, distance, direction, and where places are in relation to one another.

Question 10

A nonfiction article has the title 'Life in the Rainforest' and a subheading called 'Animals of the Canopy.' What does the subheading tell the reader?

Accepted Answer

The subheading tells the reader that this section will focus on animals that live in the canopy part of the rainforest.

Question 11

Explain how a chart or graph can help a reader better understand information.

Accepted Answer

A chart or graph helps a reader organize facts, compare information, and notice patterns or changes more easily.

Question 12

Why is it helpful for informational texts to include more than one text feature on a page?

Accepted Answer

It is helpful because different text features give information in different ways, which can help the reader understand the topic more clearly and find facts more quickly.

Language Arts: Informational Text Features

Language Arts: Informational Text Features

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