Genres
Fiction
Non-Fiction
5 Finger Rule
Around the Library
100
a group, or classification of different types of books
What is a genre?
100
Fiction is a group of books that are false, or made up.
What is fiction?
100
Non-fiction are a group of books that are real or true.
What is non-fiction?
100
Hold up a finger for every word you DO NOT know on the first page of your book. 1- too easy 2- good 3- even better 4- may be too hard 5- way too hard
What is the 5 finger rule?
100
Decide if you want to keep book for another week. Yes - take to seat at table. No- put on desk for check in. Use shelf marker and choose book. Take book and shelf marker out of shelf and return 'home.' *One minute bell* Get in check out line quickly and quietly! Sit back at table in assigned seat and enjoy your book!
Describe the process in which we check out books.
200
Science fiction is a made up story that includes elements of science and technology.
What is science fiction?
200
Point of view is the lens in which the book or story is told. 1st person - I tell the story (fiction) 3rd person - Narrator/Character (fiction)
What are the two types of point of view for fictional books we talked about?
200
Author POV
What is the point of view for non-fictional books we talked about?
200
I choose, not you P- What is my purpose for reading? I- Does this interest me? C- Do I understand? K- Do I know the words?
What is the 'I PICK' method?
200
Answers will vary.
What is your favorite place to find a book in our library? Explain.
300
Realistic fiction, science fiction, historical fiction, folktale, fantasy, and mystery.
What are all of the genres we discussed while doing the 'book tasting?'
300
When and where Time and place
What is the setting?
300
Dewey S'more Kunkle (named after DDS)
What is Miss Kunkle's dog's name?
300
Book is too easy for you
What does it mean if you have 1 finger out during 5 finger rule?
300
Everyone - made up picture books everyone can enjoy Fiction - chapter books that are made up
What is the difference between the everyone and chapter book fiction sections of our library?
400
A folktale is a made up story passed on by word of mouth.
What is a folktale?
400
E ABC (1st three letters of author's last name) FIC ABC (1st three letters of author's last name)
What is found on the spine of the two types of fictional books?
400
Call # and first three letters of author's last name
What is found on the spine of non-fiction books?
400
BOOK IS JUST RIGHT!
What does it mean if you have 2 or 3 fingers using the 5 finger rule?
400
So we can find resources we are looking for!
Why do we have a system to organize books in the library?
500
Realistic fiction is a story with made up characters, but parts of the plot could happen in real life. Historical fiction is a story with real and made up characters, and true parts of history included.
What is the difference between realistic fiction and historical fiction?
500
1.) Fiction - false / Non-fiction - real 2.) Fiction plot - made up events / Non-fiction plot true events 3.) Fiction characters - made up people and animals / Non-fiction characters - real people and animals
What are three major differences between fiction and non-fiction?
500
Melville Dewey
Who created the system to classify books in our library?
500
Dots on spine provide 'reading levels' Match your level to dots! Take AR quizzes and earn points - REWARDED!
How does the AR (Accelerated Reader) program work at our school?
500
The spine has a call number and then lists the first three letters of the author's last name. Ex: 398.2 ABC
Explain the Dewey Decimal System procedure for the non-fiction section?