Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Let’s explore text features together and learn how to find information in a nonfiction book!

In this video, we'll dive into a nonfiction book to see how special clues called "Text Features" can help us read and understand. We’ll look closely at book covers and titles to choose the right book, and then explore what's inside. By paying attention to these helpful tools, young readers will learn how to navigate nonfiction books on their own.

This lesson is perfect for:
⭐ early elementary students
⭐ homeschool learners
⭐ teachers looking for a fun introduction to reading informational texts

The next time you open a book, you'll be ready to spot some text features!

Ready to try it yourself? Keep practicing using text features on IXL with interactive questions that adapt to your level: ixl.com/ela/grade-1/use-text-features?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=YT-Tutorials

0:00 Introduction to text features
0:25 Use covers and titles
1:07 Use a table of contents
1:40 Use chapter titles and headings
2:51 Use a glossary
3:23 Outro