Fiction vs Non-fiction

Fiction vs Non-Fiction

What’s the Difference?

Fiction Books

contain made up

stories.

Non-Fiction Books
contain true facts
and information.

• Tells a story

• Characters and setting

• Illustrations

• Problem and solution

• Should be read in order

• Not real

Features of a Fiction Book

“Fiction” books are filled with made up stories, created from the imagination
of the author. They are not real and sometimes they even include talking
animals! Fiction books will usually include these features:

• Picture Story Books

• Chapter Books

• Novels

• Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes

Examples of Fiction

There are many different kinds of fiction books and texts. These are just
some of the different examples:

Can You Think of Any Other

Types of Fiction Texts?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be a book! Twist and turn to the person next to you to discuss.

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• Real facts

• Gives information

• Contents page

• Glossary

• Index

• Headings and sub-headings

• Diagrams with labels

• Photographs

Features of a Non-Fiction Book

“Non-fiction” books are based in fact, they give the reader information and
help us to learn more about different things. Non-fiction books will usually
contain these features:

Fun Fact: 

Did you know that some non-fiction books do not need to be read in order?

• History Books

• Animal Nature Books

• General Knowledge and Trivia

• Dictionary

Examples of Non-Fiction

There are so many different kinds of non-fiction books and texts. These are
just some of the different examples:

• Travel Books

• Art Books

• Biographies and Autobiographies

• Science Books

Fun Fact:
Non-Fiction isn’t just for
books either. Documentaries
are another good example of
Non-Fiction.

Can You Think of Any Other
Types of Non-Fiction Texts?'

Remember, it doesn’t have to be a book! Twist and turn to the person
next to you to discuss.

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Multiple Choice

These books include real facts and information.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

These books are just stories and not real.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A book about the life of George Washington.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A book about a cat that likes to eat hamburgers.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A book about a family of bears that visit a school.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A book about rivers and lakes in Iowa.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A book about how to build bridges.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A book about two kids who are lost in a jungle and meet a lion.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

These stories have information and real photographs.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A mystery story about a lost shoe.

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A story about a pirate who finds treasure on a lost island is ________.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A book about alaysia is __________

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A story about a TV that comes to life is ______

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A book about crocodiles and alligators is __________

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

Multiple Choice

A book about a monkey who wants to be the king of the jungle is ____

• Fiction
• Nonfiction