Free Year 5 Characteristic features of text typ... Practice | Skillo
Skillo provides free Year 5 NAPLAN Characteristic features of text types practice (AC9E5LY03) for Australian students. No signup, no email, no credit card. Practice questions aligned with the ACARA Australian Curriculum v9.0 strand. Open and start in 10 seconds.
Year 5 students preparing for NAPLAN need to be confident with characteristic features of text types. Explain characteristic features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text. Skillo has targeted practice questions for this exact skill, mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0, free and ready to go.
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What does the Year 5 NAPLAN Characteristic features of text types test cover?
- Explain characteristic features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text.
- Questions are based on original Australian passages
- Text types include narrative, informative and persuasive
Try a sample Characteristic features of text types question
Question 1 — Easy
Read the following text: The platypus is one of Australia's most unusual animals. It has a bill like a duck, a tail like a beaver, and webbed feet that help it swim. The platypus lives near rivers and streams in eastern Australia. Unlike most mammals, the female platypus lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young. According to the text, where does the platypus live?
Answer: The text directly states that 'the platypus lives near rivers and streams in eastern Australia,' making this a straightforward recall question with the answer clearly stated in the passage.
Question 2 — Medium
Read the following text: The Sydney funnel-web spider is one of the world's most venomous spiders. It is found in and around Sydney, New South Wales, and usually lives in burrows in moist, sheltered soil. The funnel-web spider gets its name from the funnel-shaped web it builds at the entrance to its burrow. Scientists have developed an antivenom that can treat funnel-web spider bites. Where does the funnel-web spider usually live?
Answer: The text states directly that the funnel-web spider 'usually lives in burrows in moist, sheltered soil', making this a straightforward recall question.
Question 3 — Hard
Read the following text: The Great Barrier Reef stretches for more than 2,300 kilometres along the coast of Queensland. It is the world's largest coral reef system and is home to thousands of species of fish, turtles, and other sea creatures. The reef is so large that it can even be seen from space. Scientists and governments around the world work together to protect it. According to the text, where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Answer: The text clearly states that the Great Barrier Reef stretches along the coast of Queensland, making this a straightforward recall question directly answered in the first sentence.
How should my child prepare for Year 5 NAPLAN Characteristic features of text types?
- Select Year 5 and Reading on the home screen
- Use Quick Practice — questions on characteristic features of text types will appear as part of the session
- Check the Skill Breakdown on your profile to track your accuracy on characteristic features of text types specifically
- Review explanations after each question to understand the reasoning behind correct answers
Skillo is free, requires no email or account details, and is built specifically for Australian students. Every question is mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0 and filtered by skill so your child practises exactly what they need.
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