Text features make it easier to locate and learn key facts or information in a text.

Text features may include:

Take a moment to review each text feature listed above. Help your child remember all seven of these tools and how they are used. Go back and review features where more help is needed.

Finding and using text features can make reading easy and learning more fun for both you and your child. Understanding what is read can build a child’s lifelong confidence and enjoyment of reading.