Exploring Fiction vs. Nonfiction with Bored Bella

Bored Bella learns about fiction and non-fiction during a library visit. Miss Turner explains that fiction involves made-up stories and characters, while non-fiction provides factual information. The video discusses how to identify book types using call numbers and descriptions, and highlights that both fiction and non-fiction can have illustrations. Bella, initially uninterested, becomes curious about Mars rovers and books with drawings.

Why did Bella think books were boring?

• She preferred playing outside.

• She had never found an interesting book.

• She thought they were too long.

• She didn't like reading.

What did Jamal want to read about?

• Soccer

• Sharks

• Pirates

• Outer space

What is fiction according to Mrs. Page-Turner?

• A story with photographs.

• A story with only real characters.

• A story made up by an author.

• A story based on real events.

Who is Gerald in the example given by Mrs. Page-Turner?

• A Mars rover

• A space pirate

• A librarian

• A real astronaut

What is the goal of nonfiction?

• To entertain the reader.

• To give information.

• To create imaginary worlds.

• To confuse the reader.

What are Mars rovers?

• Imaginary creatures

• Characters in a story

• Space pirates

• Robots sent to Mars

What are characters in fiction?

• Real people

• Made-up people, animals, or creatures

• Photographs

• Authors

What is a biography?

• A fictional story

• A story about space

• A nonfiction story about a person's life

• A book with drawings

How can you tell if a book is fiction or nonfiction by its call number?

• Both start with F or FI.

• Both have Dewey call numbers.

• Nonfiction starts with F or FI, fiction has a Dewey call number.

• Fiction starts with F or FI, nonfiction has a Dewey call number.

What should you read to determine if a book is fiction or nonfiction?

• The first page

• The description on the back cover or inside flap

• The author's name

• The title