Lesson 23 Vaqueros

Why would the author choose to include illustrations rather than photographs?

Identify the text feature.

How does the italicized text at the top of the page help the reader?
Predict: What would a reader learn about in the section, "The Journey?"
Identify the text feature.
What text feature can help a reader find the definitions of highlighted or bolded words?

Why does an author include headings in a piece of text?
Name one thing a reader can learn from this text feature.

Throughout the text, the author uses italicized words. What can you conclude about these words?
Identify the text feature.
How does this text feature help a reader understand the title?
Identify the text feature.
Identify the text feature.
Why doe author's include words in parenthesis?
Identify the text feature.
Identify the text feature.