Nonfiction Main Idea
What is a main idea?
The big idea the authors wants the reader to know.
What are the 5 W's for Nonfiction?
Who, what, when, where, why
Fiction is...
Fake/Not Real/Not True
Nonfiction has this but fiction does not.
Supporting details, facts and evidence.
How many stripes are on the American Flag?
Which is not a main idea and WHY?
Maine is cold.
Be kind to everyone.
Elephants are big animals.
Be kind to everyone.
This is a theme, not a main idea.
What is the 1 H in Nonfiction?
How
Typically there is a _________ in fiction writing that is the author's message or lesson to the reader.
F or NF? A book with facts about birds.
NF
What is the largest continent?
Asia
Something important to do for the whole passage is...
Summarize
Would this be an example of who, what, when, where, why or how?
Q: Who is the CEO of Amazon? A: Jeff Bezos
Who
Fiction might have _____ that are different then real photographs that Nonfiction may have.
Illustrations
F or NF? Graphic Novels
F
Which planet spins the fastest?
Jupiter
You need _____ to support an argument.
Evidence
True/Real
Explain the difference between these two points of view:
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Limited: Shows only one person's thoughts, feelings, actions. We don't know every detail.
Omniscient: Author shows multiple thoughts, feelings, actions. We know almost all details.
F or NF? A book with text features.
NF
What is the only animal that can't jump?
Elephant
Determine the main idea of these sentences. Snow Rarely melts in Antarctica, The coldest temperature recorded in Antarctica is -128.6 degrees F, and penguins and seals have blubber to keep them warm.
Antarctica is cold.
Is this an example of who, what, when, where, why or how?
The event takes place at the school.
Where
Fiction has a ________ & a __________. Hint: Think about something that happens and then is resolved.
Problem and a solution
F or NF? Dr. Seuss Books
F
What is Miss Miller's favorite food?
Sushi