Understanding Text and Graphic Features
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and understanding various text and graphic features to improve reading comprehension.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Pay close attention to how text and graphic features help you understand the information.
The Amazing World of Dolphins
Dolphins are fascinating marine mammals known for their intelligence and playful nature. They belong to the family of toothed whales and are found in oceans worldwide. Dolphins communicate using a variety of clicks, whistles, and other sounds. They also use echolocation to navigate and hunt, sending out sound waves and listening for the echoes.
Types of Dolphins
There are nearly 40 different species of dolphins! The most well-known is the Bottlenose Dolphin, often seen in aquariums and marine shows. Other species include the Orca (also known as the 'killer whale', though it's technically a dolphin), the Spinner Dolphin, and the Common Dolphin. Each species has unique characteristics and habitats.
Did You Know?
Dolphins are carnivores, meaning they eat meat. Their diet consists mainly of fish, squid, and crustaceans. They often hunt in groups, using their intelligence to herd fish into tight balls.
1. What is the purpose of the heading "Types of Dolphins"?
To tell a story about dolphins.
To introduce different kinds of dolphins.
To ask a question about dolphins.
To summarize the entire passage.
2. What does the bolded text in the passage usually indicate?
Less important information.
Words that are difficult to read.
Key terms or subheadings.
Words that are misspelled.
3. The small text under the image, starting with "Did You Know?", is an example of a .
4. The picture of the "River Features" is an example of a feature.
5. How does the image of 'River Features' help you understand the passage, even though it's about dolphins? (Think about why an author might include an image, even if it's not directly related to the main topic.)
6. A caption provides extra information about an image or diagram.
True
False
7. The title of a passage is a graphic feature.
True
False
Match each text/graphic feature with its description.
8. Heading
a. An image or diagram that provides visual information.
9. Caption
b. Text that tells what a section or passage is about.
10. Image
c. A short explanation or description that accompanies an image.