Fiction vs Nonfiction Concepts

The video tutorial introduces first graders to the differences between fiction and nonfiction texts. It explains that nonfiction books provide real information and facts, while fiction books contain made-up stories. The lesson covers examples of each type, discusses text features in nonfiction, and reviews story elements in fiction. The tutorial concludes with a review and a call to action for students to complete a form.

What is the main objective of today's lesson?

• To read a book

• To write a story

• To explain the differences between fiction and nonfiction

• To learn about different animals

Which of the following is an example of a nonfiction book?

• How to Train Your Dragon

• Goldilocks and the Three Bears

• Amazing Snakes

• The Cat in the Hat

What type of information do nonfiction books provide?

• Mythical creatures

• Fairy tales

• Real and factual information

• Imaginary stories

Which feature is NOT found in nonfiction books?

• Talking animals

• Glossary

• Table of contents

• Photographs

What is the purpose of a glossary in a nonfiction book?

• To provide definitions of important words

• To list the chapters

• To show pictures

• To tell a story

What is a caption in a nonfiction book?

• A short explanation under a picture

• A type of animal

• A fictional character

• A list of chapters

What is a common feature of nonfiction books?

• Magic

• Mythical creatures

• Real photographs

• Imaginary characters

What is the purpose of a table of contents in a nonfiction book?

• To tell a story

• To provide definitions

• To show pictures

• To list the chapters and their page numbers

Which of the following is a nonfiction text feature?

• Magic

• Mythical creatures

• Bold print

• Talking animals

What is the difference between a photograph and a drawing in books?

• Photographs are real images, drawings are illustrations

• Drawings are real images, photographs are illustrations

• Both are real images

• Both are illustrations