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Reading – Text Features & Nonfiction

Reading · Level 3 · CCSS: RI.3.5, RI.3.7 · Worksheet 2 of 5 · Practice Set 7

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Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

1 Read the Nonfiction Article

Read this article carefully. Notice the title, headings, bold words, and list features.

Inside a Greenhouse

What a Greenhouse Does
A greenhouse is a building with glass or clear walls that lets in sunlight. It stays warmer than the outside air, so plants can keep growing even when the weather is cold.

Why Gardeners Use One
Gardeners use greenhouses to start seeds early and protect delicate plants. A greenhouse also helps control temperature and moisture more carefully.

Greenhouse Facts
• Many greenhouses have vents that open and close
• Some use fans or heaters to control temperature
• Plants inside still need water and care

2 Text Feature Hunt

Find these text features in the article above. Write an example of each.

Text Feature	What does it do?	Write an example from the article
Title	Tells what the whole article is about
Heading	Tells what a section is about
Bold Word	Shows an important word
List / Bullet Detail	Lists facts or details

3 Answer Questions

Answer these questions using information from the article.

Question	Answer
Why does a greenhouse stay warmer than outside?
Why might a gardener start seeds in a greenhouse?
What can help control temperature inside?
Do plants inside still need care? Explain.
Which heading would help you learn why gardeners use one?

4 Create Your Own Text Features

Imagine you are writing an article about gardens. Write a title, two headings, and one bold vocabulary word you would use.

Title:

Heading 1:

Heading 2:

Bold word I would use:

What does that word mean?

5 Evidence-Based Questions (SBA Practice)

These two-part questions are like the ones on the state test. First answer the question, then find the evidence that supports your answer.

Part A: How does the text feature (heading, diagram, or bold word) help you understand the passage?

Part B: Which detail from the text BEST supports your answer to Part A?

Explain in your own words: How does this detail support your answer?

+ Bonus Reading Practice

Use this short practice to extend Set 7.

Topic words: farm, barn, goat, gate

1. Write one sentence using two of the words above.

2. What detail would you expect to find in a passage about this topic?

3. Write one inference a reader could make from a text about this topic.