We bring knowledge to text in order to understand it better… so we need to know the functions of the features.

Let’s Look at a Newspaper… TITLE Table of Contents as a Sidebar Headline Picture/Illustration

Function of the Features TITLE of the SOURCE Defines the Source of Information (newspapers, magazines, etc.) This is where you can begin deciding how reliable the source is… The TITLE of an article can give you a hint as to what the subject is…

Function of the Features Table of Contents as a Sidebar Sidebars give additional information that can help extend your understanding of the text. Table of Contents can also appear in a sidebar in order to help the reader locate certain information.

Function of the Features Table of Contents as a Sidebar Headline “Title of the Article The headline is the title of an article; it is usually general. It can also be used to hook the reader and get their attention.

Function of the Features This provides a visual to help bring to life something in the text; it is usually connected to the headline in idea. These could be used persuasively to appeal to emotions (pathos). Picture/Illustration Caption: gives credit to the people in the picture, explains, and/or could provide NEW information pertaining to the story.

Iconic, Collectible Photographs to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Relief Sub-headlines: This is usually where you can find the main idea of the article. Sub- headlines serve to further clarify the central idea of the article.

Sub-Headline vs. Sub-title The subtitle is a mini-headline for the section that it precedes; it’s the topic of the section it is in front of…. Let’s look at the “Who Was Harry T. Moore” article…

Let’s Practice Read “Who was Harry T. Moore?” and – A. label all of the text features – B. annotate for understanding… look for vocabulary and cause/effect Then read “The Ballad of Harry Moore” by Langston Hughes

On your own… Read the news article on Emmett Till; annotate for understanding AND for the use/purpose of text features.

College Prep Terms Allusion What is it? It’s when the author references something else (i.e. from literature, culture, religion, etc.) for descriptive purposes. The author expects for the reader to know the reference. PURPOSE It allows the writer to say A LOT with one little reference. Example: It rained so hard, I expected to see the ark float by me.

College Prep Terms Social Commentary What is it? It’s when the writer makes comments, usually negative ones, about society and culture. These comments are usually embedded within the poem or story. PURPOSE To critique something in hopes people would realize what was going on and try to change it. Example: (Find one in “The Ballad of Harry Moore”

You should have made note of… 1.Allusions (at least 3) 2.Juxtaposed Images/Ideas (Juxtaposed is when two things are “pushed up against each other” for a reason. The two things are usually opposite. 3.Speaker Change/Shift 4.Specific Audience Shift 5.Theme/Message 6.Tone Changes 7.Social Commentary (comments about society)

Making a POEM PYRAMID Individually: Annotate your poem In groups of 1-3: *Create a “poem pyramid” by following the directions under the screen. *Incorporate a clever/creative/poignant visual element. (See Examples)