Understanding Fiction and Non-Fiction

What does the genre of a book tell us?

• The price of the book

• The author of the book

• The type or kind of book

• The number of pages

What is a key feature of fiction books?

• They are based on true facts

• They are made-up stories

• They include real photographs

• They always teach about science

What problem does Corduroy face in the book?

• He needs a new coat

• He loses a button

• He can't find his way home

• He is looking for food

What type of features might a non-fiction book include?

• Maps and charts

• Dragons and fairies

• Made-up characters

• Fictional places

Which book is an example of non-fiction?

• National Geographic: Penguins

• Pete the Cat

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid

• If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Which of the following is a feature of non-fiction books?

• Magical elements

• Imaginary plots

• Real photographs

• Talking animals

What is realistic fiction?

• Books with only pictures

• Facts about science and history

• Stories based on true events but still fictional

• Non-fictional stories about fantasy worlds

A FANTASY (a story with imaginary things in it)

• is fiction
• is nonfiction

You are reading a story about 3 talking pigs...Fiction or Non-Fiction?

• Fiction
• Non-Fiction

True events, facts, information

• fiction

• non-fiction

• graphic novel

• realistic fiction