- Definition
Text features are the parts of a book, article, or website (like titles, pictures, or bold words) that help you understand the main information and find what you're looking for.
The title 'All About Frogs' is a text feature that tells you the book will teach you facts about frogs.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Text features are like signs in a store that help you find what you're looking for, like the title or a picture.
Ask your child: What do these bold words want you to notice?
Common mix-up: Kids often think they only need to read the main sentences. Text features are important clues that help you understand what the text is about.
Examples
- A bold word is a text feature that shows you it's an important new word to learn.
- A heading like 'What Do They Eat?' helps you find a specific part of the text.
text features is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
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