Genres Fiction or Nonfiction? More Genres Library Know-How Wild Card

This book tells the true story of George Washington Carver and the many things he invented. What genre is this book?

Biography – it is a true story about a person’s life.

Choose the best definition for the word genre: A.a made-up story B.a library card C.A type or category of book D.A book about solving a crime or mystery

Genre means “a type or category of book”

This is a page from a book called “Baloney (Henry P)” by Jon Scieszka. MOST LIKELY, what is this book’s genre? A.Mystery B.Historical Fiction C.Biography D.Science Fiction

Science fiction – it has aliens.

What does “historical fiction” mean? A.A made-up story that is set in the past. B.A non-fiction book C.A book with verses and rhymes D.A true story about someone’s life

Historical Fiction is a made-up story in the past (historical setting).

This is a fiction book about a girl named Matilda Bone who lives in the 1300s. After her parents die, she goes to live with another family. What genre is this? A. Mystery B. Biography C. Historical Fiction

Matilda Bone is an example of historical fiction because it is a made-up story in a historical setting.

A non-fiction book is a book that is: A.True B.Made-up

Non-fiction books are true.

The Sneetches, a book by Dr. Seuss, is about strange creatures with stars on their bellies. Is this fiction or nonfiction?

The Sneetches is fiction because it is a made-up story from imagination.

What does the word “fiction” mean?

The word “fiction” means made- up, from imagination.

This book contains many true facts about how to take care of a pet cat. Is this book fiction or nonfiction?

This book is nonfiction because it contains true facts.

Imagine you are looking for a book in the library to do a report about the life cycle of a butterfly. Would you look in the fiction section or the nonfiction section?

You would want to look in the nonfiction section because if you are doing a book report, you will want a book with true facts.

True or false: Cinderella is a fairy tale.

True.

Which of the following statements are TRUE about science fiction books? A. They always take place in the past. B. They are nonfiction. C. They may have weird gadgets and technology, like time machines.

They may have weird gadgets and technology, like time machines.

The story of Lon Po Po is from the country of: A. China B. France C. Vietnam D. Pueblo Indians

China

What does it mean when we say that folktales were passed down from “generation to generation?”

A parent would tell the folktales to their children, and when those children grew up they would tell their children, and on and on and on.

What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?

A biography is the story of someone’s life written by another person. An autobiography is the story of someone’s life written by him or herself.

True or false It is important to turn your library books in on time.

True!

True or False: You cannot check out a book in the reference section unless you have permission from your teacher.

True!

If you want to find a book on a certain topic, besides asking the librarian what can you do to quickly locate a book?

Use the online card catalog.

Where would you go to find a picture book? A. the “Everybody” section B. the chapter book section C. the reference section

Picture books are found in the “Everybody” section.

After you check out library books, what is the best thing you can do in the library?

Read quietly! Other good choice answers will be accepted.

True or false: the Newbery medal is given to books with excellent pictures.

False - the Newbery medal is given to books with excellent writing/words.

What is the Caldecott Medal? A. a genre of literature B. an award given to books with excellent pictures C. an award given to an excellent football player D. an award given to an excellent biography

The Caldecott Medal is given to books with excellent pictures.

Is the Newbery Award usually given to chapter books or picture books?

The Newbery Award is usually given to chapter books.

Look very carefully at this medal. If you saw this medal on a book, what would it mean? A. The book was awarded for having excellent pictures. B. The book did not win any awards. C. The book won an award for good writing. D. Nobody really liked this book.

The book won an award for good writing.

Why is it helpful to know about book awards like the Caldecott and the Newbery?

Because knowing what the awards mean can help us decide if a book is a good book or not.

Credits Presentation obtained through KYLMS listserv – no author given or sources cited Adaptations by Ashli Gore New images from booksamillion.com