Explore Online Text Features with Task Cards

Online texts are usually the first point of reference for our students when seeking information. For this reason, it is important that they understand how online text features can help them access and navigate digital content more easily.

This set of task cards has been designed by our expert teacher team to help your students identify some of the common online text features that can be found in digital environments. Each task card contains a multiple-choice question for the students to answer about the purpose and functionality of various online navigation tools such as menus, search bars and hyperlinks. The resource includes:

• Instruction page
• 36 task cards
• Student recording sheet
• Answer sheet

These online text features task cards can be downloaded as a full-colour PDF or an editable Google Slides file. Read on to learn more about using this time-saving resource in your classroom!

Multiple Uses for These Online Text Features Task Cards

Using these online text features task cards in your classroom takes a small amount of preparation, but once prepared these cards can be reused time and time again! 

Here are some ways you can integrate this resource into your literacy lessons:

• Whole-Class Quiz – Divide your class into small groups. Play a quiz-style game by reading the questions out in turn and allowing the students to answer them in their groups. This encourages collaboration and healthy competition between students.
• Literacy Groups – Place a selection of the cards at a literacy station. Have students take turns answering the questions aloud and discussing the correct answers together to deepen understanding.  
• Independent Work – Place the cards in an easily accessible location in the classroom. Encourage students to work through the cards independently, using the answer sheet to self-check their responses.

Download to Teach Online Text Features

This resource is available as an instant digital download, making it easy for you to access and print straight away. Use the Download button above to access either the easy-print PDF or the editable Google Slides version of the task cards. (Note: You will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides template on your personal drive before accessing it.)

Use this resource as a scoot game, in reading groups, as exit tickets or as an individual practice activity for your students.

This resource was created by Samantha Rose, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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