Finding Information with Text Features
8th Grade · ELA · 15 min· 3.rc.16.ri-use Text Features And Keywords, Sidebars, And Hyperlinks To Locate Information Relevant To A Given Topic. 3.rc.17.ri Explain How Information Gained From Illustrations (eg Maps, Photographs) And The Words In A Text, Contribute To Understanding A Text 3.rc.10.rl Explain How Information Gained From Visual Images In A Text Contributes To Understanding The Text.
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Learning Objective
I can use text features to find information in a text.
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A map key is a special feature that tells us what each symbol on a map means.
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Diagrams use text labels to show all the parts of something, such as the parts of a toucan, and can prompt further questions that can be answered by reading the text.
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A timeline puts events in order and pairs them with photographs to help us picture the different events and see what they looked like in real life.
