Unit Checkpoint: Text Features
Instructions
This checkpoint tests everything you learned about text features. Answer all questions to see how well you've mastered these skills.
Questions
1. What is the purpose of a heading?
A) To end a paragraph
B) To tell the main topic of a section
C) To explain a picture
D) To point to parts of a diagram
Answer
B) - Headings tell readers the main topic of each section.
2. What is a caption?
A) The title of a book
B) Text that explains a picture or diagram
C) A heading for the first paragraph
D) The last sentence of an essay
Answer
B) - A caption is text placed under a picture or diagram that explains what it shows.
3. What is the difference between a heading and a subheading?
A) There is no difference
B) Subheadings are bigger
C) Subheadings show smaller topics under a main heading
D) Headings come at the end
Answer
C) - Subheadings break down main headings into smaller, more specific topics.
4. What do labels do in a diagram?
A) Add color to the picture
B) Point to and name specific parts
C) Tell a story
D) Make the diagram bigger
Answer
B) - Labels point to specific parts of a diagram and tell readers what each part is called.
5. You're reading a book about space. You want to learn about the moon. Which text feature would help you find that information fastest?
A) The pictures
B) The headings and table of contents
C) The captions
D) The page numbers
Answer
B) - Headings and the table of contents help you find specific topics quickly without reading everything.
6. A good caption should:
A) Only describe what you can already see
B) Be as long as possible
C) Add information that the picture alone can't show
D) Never mention the picture
Answer
C) - Good captions add facts, names, or explanations that give readers more information than the picture shows.
7. Which is the best heading for a section about what lions eat?
A) Stuff
B) Lion Food and Hunting
C) Section 4
D) More Information
Answer
B) - "Lion Food and Hunting" is specific and tells readers exactly what the section covers.
8. You see a diagram of a human body with arrows pointing to different parts. The arrows with names are called:
A) Captions
B) Headings
C) Labels
D) Titles
Answer
C) - Labels are the names that point to specific parts of a diagram.
9. Why should readers look at text features before reading a whole passage?
A) To skip the reading
B) To get an overview of what the passage is about
C) Because pictures are more important than words
D) To count the paragraphs
Answer
B) - Previewing text features gives readers a "map" of the content before they start reading in detail.
10. A report has these headings: "Introduction," "The Problem," "Solutions," "Conclusion." These headings help readers:
A) Count the words
B) Understand how the report is organized
C) Find spelling errors
D) See the pictures
Answer
B) - These headings show the structure of the report and help readers follow the organization.
How Did You Do?
- 9-10 correct: Excellent! You've mastered text features!
- 7-8 correct: Good job! Review the questions you missed.
- 5-6 correct: Keep practicing! Review the lessons in this unit.
- Below 5: Go back and review all the lessons before moving on.
Next Steps
- Review any concepts you found challenging
- Practice finding and using text features in books you read
- Add text features to your own writing projects
- Continue to the next ELA unit or explore other Grade 3 subjects