Learning Objective(s)
- Students will define the terms "fiction" and "nonfiction."
- Students will differentiate between fiction and non-fiction books.
Standard(s)
READS - Florida’s K-12 Integrated Library Media Reading Guidelines
- Read 1.3 Use community resources for recreational and informational needs
English Language Arts B.E.S.T. Standards
- ELA.1.R.2.2 Identify the topic of and relevant details in a text.
- ELA.1.R.3.3 Compare and contrast two texts on the same topic.
- ELA.2.R.2.3 Explain an author's purpose in an informational text.
- ELA.2.R.3.3 Compare and contrast important details presented by two texts on the same topic or theme.
Essential Question(s)
- What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Key Vocabulary
- fiction: a story about people and events that are not real
- nonfiction: a type of writing that deals with real people and true events (such as biographies, science books, histories, and a newspaper article)
Source: World Book Kids
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What Are Nonfiction Genres? by Call Number: J 808 BODDENISBN: 9781467736657Publication Date: 2014-08-01What are nonfiction genres? How is nonfiction different from other kinds of writing? Find out about nonfiction text features, such as the table of contents, the glossary, and the index. Then explore different genres, including historical nonfiction, biography, true adventure stories, how-to books, persuasive writing, and more!
Legendary Nonfiction Crafts by Call Number: J 745.5 VENTURAISBN: 9781543506877Publication Date: 2018-01-01Real-life stories need real-life crafts! From true tales of survival to long-ago historical events, find a craft to go with the story. This collection of DIY projects will delight book lovers and crafters alike! Be a real-life hero and upcycle those weeded books into cool, new art.
Fact, Fiction, and Opinions by Call Number: J 302.23 JENNINGSISBN: 9781543502220Publication Date: 2018-01-01What does it mean to be biased? Emerging readers need to know the differences between facts, fiction, and opinions. Readers will also learn how facts, fiction, and opinions affect advertisements, news reports, blogs, and more. Straightforward, neutral text and vivid photographs provide readers with the tools they need to evaluate and understand the media literacy concept of facts, fiction, and opinions.
