Fiction Elements
The people and animals in a fiction story are called...
characters
main idea
Fiction or Nonfiction?
"Max the dog wore a red cape and flew over the city to save a kitten from a tree."
Fiction
It was too snowy and the main character's family couldn't go to their family's Thanksgiving gathering. They stayed home and celebrated with their neighbors instead.
Maria's Thanksgiving
The place where a story takes place is called...
the setting
Important facts that help explain the main idea are called...
key details
Fiction or Nonfiction?
"Penguins live in cold places. They use their feathers to stay warm."
Nonfiction
One brother was very messy and the other brother was very neat. They got a new baby sister and had to share a bedroom.
Brother Messy, Brother Neat
At the beginning of a fiction story, we learn about two things. What are they?
The characters (who) and the setting (where)
How many key details should you put in a main idea mapper?
3 key details
Fiction or Non-Fiction?
"Lily found a magic pencil that made drawings come alive."
Fiction
Two students forgot to put their names on their math test. They both claimed the same test so they had to retake the whole thing.
Math Test Mix-Up
In the middle of a fiction story, we learn about one thing. What is it?
The conflict or problem.
What kind of images are used with non-fiction texts?
Real-life photographs
Fiction or Non-Fiction?
"A butterfly starts as a caterpillar before it changes into an adult butterfly."
Nonfiction
Some animals were upset that humans were building a bridge in their part of the woods. They worked together to try and stop them.
The Animal Bridge