Fiction that contains unrealistic or unworldly elements like magic or talking animals.
What is Fantasy?
A story that focuses on the problems and situations of living today and could really happen.
What is Realistic Fiction?
A person, place or thing.
What is Noun?
Creating a mental picture of information you are reading
This element of non-fiction text can often be found in the back of a book and gives definitions to certain words.
What is the Glossary?
Factual information including many features such as photos, timelines, charts and diagrams.
What is Non-Fiction or Informational text?
A fiction story around factual events and real people in history.
What is Historical Fiction?
A word describing an action that takes place.
What is Verb?
Relating your own personal experiences and knowledge to information read in text
What is Making Connections?
This element of non-fiction text is usually found at the front of the book and will tell you what page certain things can be found on.
What is Table of Contents?
Story about a person's life, facts and events that are documented in history.
What is Biography?
Identify the genre:
Once upon a time, in a quiet village surrounded by silver mountains, a poor baker’s daughter found a golden feather glimmering in the snow. When she picked it up, a majestic phoenix appeared, promising to grant her one wish for her kindness. Instead of riches or jewels, the girl wished for her village to always have enough food. The next morning, every field was filled with golden wheat, and the people never went hungry again. From that day on, the baker’s daughter was known as the girl with the heart of gold.
What is a fairy tale? ( traditional literature)
This word helps to describe a noun.
What is an Adjective?
You may do this when you have to read something for a second or third time to get understanding
What is Re-reading?
This element of non-fiction text is usually found at the back of a text and will tell you on what page certain things can be found on.
What is the Index?
Words written that sometimes rhyme and are meant to evoke emotion in the reader.
What is Poetry?
A story set in the future drawn from what we know about science and technology today.
What is Science Fiction?
This word helps to describe a verb.
What is an Adverb?
Identify the genre:
Maya had been nervous about moving to a new school, but she hoped it wouldn’t be too bad. On her first day, she struggled to find her classrooms and felt left out during lunch. Then, a girl named Sam noticed her sitting alone and invited her to join their group. Over the next few weeks, Maya discovered she loved art class and joined the after-school club. Slowly, she began to feel like she belonged. By the end of the month, Maya realized that starting over wasn’t as scary as she had thought.
What is realistic fiction?
This element of non-fiction text quite often looks different from the regular text because it is bolded, underlined, or in all capital letters.
What is a Heading?
IDENTIFY THE GENRE...
Everyone was dead quiet. The only sound came from the nervous chattering of teeth and the quiet rustle of the tree branches shaking in the wind. For a moment, everyone took a collective gasp as they saw for the first time in human history, a visitor from somewhere other than Earth.
What is Science Fiction?
IDENTIFY THE GENRE...
Did you know that sea turtles have been swimming in Earth’s oceans for more than 100 million years? These ancient reptiles can live up to 80 years and travel thousands of miles across the sea. Female sea turtles always return to the same beach where they were born to lay their eggs. Sadly, many sea turtles are endangered because of pollution, habitat loss, and fishing nets. Scientists and volunteers work hard to protect their nests and help more baby turtles make it safely to the ocean.
What is INFORMATIONAL? ( non-fiction)
Identify the genre:
Rosa Parks was an ordinary woman who made an extraordinary impact on American history. Born in Alabama in 1913, she became known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.” In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery bus. Her brave act of defiance led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a major turning point in the fight against segregation. Rosa Parks’ courage inspired millions and showed that one person’s actions can help change the world
What is biography?
IDENTIFY THE GENRE:
When I was a child growing up in Hawaii, I loved spending time in the ocean. I was only 13 when a shark attacked me while I was surfing, and I lost my left arm. At first, I was scared I’d never surf again. But I refused to give up on the sport I loved. With determination and practice, I returned to competitive surfing and even won championships. My journey taught me that strength comes from never letting obstacles stop you.
— Bethany Hamilton
What is an autobiography?
Identify the genre:
Rainforests are some of the most important ecosystems on Earth. They are home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species, even though they cover only about six percent of the planet’s surface. The thick canopy of trees helps protect animals from predators and keeps the forest floor cool and damp. Rainforests also play a vital role in producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, which helps regulate Earth’s climate. Unfortunately, many rainforests are being destroyed by logging and farming, putting thousands of species at risk.
What is informational?