Name: Student B

Expository/NF Text Analysis

3.RI.5 I can use text features and tools (e.g. keywords, sidebars, hyperlinks) ​so that I can ​locate information relevant to a given topic
efficiently.
3.RI.7 I can use information gained through illustrations (e.g. maps, photographs) and the words in the text ​so that I can ​demonstrate
understanding of the text ( e.g., where, when, why, and how events occur).

Title: Bats did it first

Topic: Topiv is bats did it first

Text Features Checklist

Put an ​x ​in the box to the left of each text feature shown in the selection.
x Title

x Headings

Illustration

x Photograph

Graph/Chart/Diagram

x Caption

Timeline

Map

Sidebar

Hyperlink

x Boldface words

Italicized words

Underlined words

Pronunciation Key

Glossary

Main Idea: What is ​the text mostly about​?

The main idea of the story is mostly about bats.

 What is ​one key detail found in the Introduction​?

Bats send waves out to make sure that they don’t bump in to another bat or into a tree.

How does ​the key detail found in the Introduction connect to the main idea​?

Because it talks about how bats use there wave.

What is ​one key detail found the in the body of the text​?

These sounds create amazing navigation system for the bats.

How does ​the key detail found in the body of the text connect to the main idea​?

The key detail talks about something amazing the bat did.

What is​ one key detail found in the Conclusion​?

Sound waves hit objects then bounce back as an echo.

How does​ the key detail found in the Conclusion connect to the main idea​?

The key detail talks about how bats travel.