Teaching Text Features Game

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Which text feature would you use to quickly find what page a topic is on in a book?

Table of ContentsGlossaryCaptionHeading

What text feature explains what a picture or diagram is showing?

IndexCaptionSidebarHeading

Which text feature would help you find the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

IndexTable of ContentsGlossaryCaption

What is the purpose of a sidebar in an article?

To show a pictureTo list page numbersTo provide extra informationTo define words

Which text feature helps you find specific words or topics at the back of a book?

IndexHeadingCaptionTable of Contents

What is the purpose of bold or colored text in a passage?

To make the text longerTo highlight important wordsTo make it look prettyTo show pictures

What does a hyperlink usually look like in digital text?

Bold textUnderlined and colored textRegular black textItalic text

Which text feature tells you what section you're reading?

CaptionIndexHeadingGlossary

What text feature would help you understand a complex process?

Diagram with labelsIndexTable of ContentsGlossary

Which text feature shows the main sections of a book in order?

GlossaryIndexTable of ContentsCaption

ABOUT TEXT FEATURES AND SEARCH TOOLS PRACTICE GAME

This engaging digital activity helps third-grade students master the essential skill of using text features and search tools effectively. Through interactive multiple-choice questions, students learn to navigate informational texts using key features like headings, sidebars, hyperlinks, and indexes to locate information efficiently.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this game, students will be able to:
- Identify different types of text features and their purposes
- Use text features to find specific information quickly
- Understand how different search tools help organize information
- Apply text feature knowledge to real-world reading scenarios

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text features, sidebars, headings, index, table of contents, hyperlinks, keywords, search tools, informational text, digital literacy, reading comprehension, interactive game, educational activity

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