Key Terms
a short section at the end of a book where the writer shares their thoughts about the story, explains why they wrote it, or gives some background information.
author's note
a list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters or sections and where to find them. It helps kids know what stories or topics are inside the book and makes it easier for them to find what they want to read.
table of contents
I am doing a research project on Alexander Hamilton and want to know more about what was going on in the world when he was a live. what part of backmatter would I use?
timeline
Name 2 differences between fiction and non-fiction books
fiction = not real, non-fiction = real
non-fiction has backmatter
How long has Grace been working in libraries (not just CHDS).
This is Grace's 3rd year!
a list of books and other works that relate to a specific subject or are written by a particular author. It helps readers find more information about a topic or the works of an author.
bibliography
a way to show events in the order they happened, often using a line with dates and descriptions of each event.
timeline
I am reading a book about deep sea animals and there are a whole bunch of big words I've never seen before. How do I figure out what they mean?
Use the glossary
What is the name of the author we read before starting the Parts of Nonfiction unit. Name 2 facts about her.
Micheala Goade
She won the Caldecott Award. She's Native American. She is an illustrator. She has several books.
What is the biggest library in the world? (Hint: It's right here in Washington DC)
The Library of Congress
a list of difficult or unusual words and their meanings, often found at the end of a book, to help readers understand the text better.
glossary
all pages in a book appearing after the main content, including the conclusion, appendix, bibliography, glossary, or index
backmatter
My teacher gave me w 600 page textbook about all different kinds of pets for my project on how dogs play. How do I research this without having to read 600 pages?
Use the table of contents or index
How many weeks/worksheets did you spend with your partner learning about parts of nonfiction?
5 weeks:
table of contents, timelines, glossaries, index, headings and subheadings
Dewey Decimal System
a short description of the book found in the inside flap or back of the book and tell readings the main plot, themes or subject matter of a book without giving away the entire story, so people will read the book.
Summary
additional texts or resources that can help readers learn more about a topic after they finish the main content. It's a way to explore subjects in greater depth and gain a better understanding.
further reading
I'm almost done my project on how dogs play but I still need a few more pieces of information. But the books I have don't tell me what I need to know. What do I do!
Check the bibliography for more sources to do research.
Daily Double! Worth 2x as many points!! Why is it important we know the different parts of nonfiction texts? (hint: there's more than one answer)
It helps us better understand the main ideas in the text. It helps us do research and navigate the text and dive deeper into the content. It builds reliability and helps us know whether we can trust the book. Learning facts and remembering them is difficult! Knowing the parts of nonfiction texts helps us understand how knowledge is created and shared.
You can do so much more than check out books at public libraries. Name 2 things!
Rent movies and tv shows
Use a computer
attend a read aloud
do research on fancy websites
access new sites like the new york times and washington post
play online games
go to a book club
3d print something
learn to sew
see an author speak
An alphabetical list that shows where different subjects or names can be found, along with the page numbers. Helps readers quickly locate information in a book.
Index
text features used to organize books and documents hierarchically, allowing readers to navigate, scan, and understand content structure easily. The big ones indicate the main topics, while the small ones break down sections.
headings and subheadings
I'm reading a Guiness World Records book for the first time and there are so many cool facts on each page. I don't need to read them all because this book is just for fun. How do I know what facts would interest me?
Use the headings and subheadings
in 3rd grade we will spend several weeks talking about the different kinds of nonfiction books. Name one kind of non-fiction you already know.
Informational writing: browsable, active, traditional, expository, narrative
biography
autobiography
travel literature
persuasive writing
What is the real name of the CHDS library? (hint: the answer is in the room)
Robert A Newton Library