This easy worksheet introduces third graders to the basic vocabulary of text features by fixing wrong definitions and filling in missing words. Students rewrite incorrect sentences about headings, captions, and bold words so the meanings are correct, then complete fill-in-the-blank items about the table of contents, subheadings, and italics. A short true-or-false section checks understanding of glossaries, diagrams, and how often nonfiction books use text features compared to fiction.
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Text Features
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
A heading tells you who wrote the book.
Rewrite: A heading tells you what a section is about.
2. Fix the sentence:
A caption is a list of words and their meanings at the back of a book.
Rewrite: A caption is a sentence that describes a picture or photo.
3. Fix the sentence:
Bold words are printed in light, thin letters so readers skip them.
Rewrite: Bold words are printed in dark, thick letters so readers notice them.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The list at the front of a book that shows chapter names and page numbers is the table of contents.
2. A subheading is a small title that comes under the main heading.
3. Words that are slanted to the right on a page are printed in italics.
4. A index is an alphabetical list at the back of a book that shows page numbers for topics.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A glossary gives the meanings of important words in a book.
True False
2. Fiction books use more text features than nonfiction books.
True False
3. A diagram is a drawing with labels that shows how something works.
True False
Text Features
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
A heading tells you who wrote the book.
Rewrite: A heading tells you what a section is about.
2) Fix the sentence:
A caption is a list of words and their meanings at the back of a book.
Rewrite: A caption is a sentence that describes a picture or photo.
3) Fix the sentence:
Bold words are printed in light, thin letters so readers skip them.
Rewrite: Bold words are printed in dark, thick letters so readers notice them.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) The list at the front of a book that shows chapter names and page numbers is the table of contents.
2) A subheading is a small title that comes under the main heading.
3) Words that are slanted to the right on a page are printed in italics.
4) A index is an alphabetical list at the back of a book that shows page numbers for topics.
★ Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1) A glossary gives the meanings of important words in a book.
True
False
2) Fiction books use more text features than nonfiction books.
True
False
3) A diagram is a drawing with labels that shows how something works.
True
False
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