Choosing a Book

Library Books Arranged by  Easy (or Everyone!)  Fiction  Nonfiction Most library books fit into one of these categories

Easy (everyone) Books Usually made up stories Fairy tales Animals Favorite characters Can be read in one sitting

Easy (everyone) Books Spine label will have E and first three letters of the author’s last name Example: The Arthur series of books is written by Marc Brown E Bro

Fiction Books Made up stories (but can seem real) Different genres Chapter books Favorite Series

Fiction Books Arranged by the author’s last name. The spine will show F for Fiction and the first three letters of the author’s last name Example: Percy Jackson series is written by Rick Riordan. F Rio

Nonfiction Informational Text Facts that have been researched and checked by experts Can have maps, photographs, diagrams, captions, index, glossary

Nonfiction Arranged by the subject: what is the book about? Uses the Dewey Decimal System Dewey number and first three letters of author’s last name 796 Ham

Check for Understanding Fiction books are true Nonfiction books have cartoon pictures Easy books are for everyone

Setting Character Plot Point of View Theme Symbolism Fiction books contain

Are these nonfiction? Newspapers Dictionaries Encyclopedias Textbooks Magazines

Did you know…… We need to read equal amounts of fiction and nonfiction This year when you come to the library check out one book from fiction and one from nonfiction

Exit Ticket Three Things about FICTION Three Things about NONFICTION

It gives you a word and its definition It is in alphabetical order The important words are in bold print Usually found in the back of the text

A list in alphabetical order of common important words or topics with page numbers Found in the back of the text True or False: Topics found in the index can appear on more than one page in the text. TRUE FALSE

They tell us what the new topic is about Found at the top of the page or at the beginning of a new topic

The print will be thicker and darker than other words Found throughout the text “This is a presentation on the features of fiction and non-fiction. If this were a non- fiction book, you could go to the Glossary to find the meanings of the words that are in Bold Print.” Which of the following words in the above paragraph are in bold print? a. fiction b. featuresc. Glossary

They are real pictures or photographs, not drawings or cartoons. Found throughout the text

Illustrations of important information Found throughout the text

A caption explains what a picture, chart, graph, or map is about. Captions are found near a picture, chart, graph, or maps This is an image of a monarch caterpillar taken at a butterfly garden in Florida. Example of a caption:

A fact is a true statement. An opinion is something that someone thinks. Fact or opinion? Mrs. Greer’s room is prettier than Mrs. Saylor’s room.

It tells you what is in the book It tells you the heading and the page number It is found in the front Table of Contents What is Fiction? Page 1 What is Non-Fiction? Page 3 Features of Non-Fiction Page 5 Forms of Non-Fiction Page 10 I can learn about the Features of Non-Fiction on page: a. 1b. 4c. 5

A list in alphabetical order of common important words or topics with page numbers Found in the back of the text True or False: Topics found in the index can appear on more than one page in the text. TRUE FALSE TRUE

The print will be thicker and darker than other words Found throughout the text “This is a presentation on the features of fiction and non-fiction. If this were a non- fiction book, you could go to the Glossary to find the meanings of the words that are in Bold Print.” Which of the following words in the above paragraph are in bold print? a. fiction b. featuresc. Glossary a. fiction

A fact is a true statement. An opinion is something that someone thinks. Fact or opinion? Mrs. Greer’s room is prettier than Mrs. Saylor’s room. Opinion

Leave your notes on your desk! Get out your practice paper! Write “Fiction/Nonfiction” on your paper and then answer the following.

 a mouse that sings  how to cook spaghetti  the life of the president of the United States  a person who can jump over a house  flowers that sing  an elephant that wears a ballerina tutu  wild animals that live in Africa  the surface of the moon  a dog that can talk  how to grow a garden  a moose that can drive a bus  how the heart pumps blood in the body  a tree made of chocolate and gumdrops  which foods are healthy to eat  how to draw a bird  a snowman that comes to life

Setting Character Point of View Plot Theme Narrator

the time, place and period in which the action takes place. The Bean Trees: Arizona/Oklahoma 1980s. The Catcher in the Rye:New York, 1940s Lord of the Flies: deserted island, the future.

Where the story takes place. It could be a real place or an imaginary place.

Details that describe: Furniture Furniture Scenery Scenery Customs Customs Transportation Transportation Clothing Clothing Dialects Dialects Weather Weather Time Time of day of year Time and place are where the action occurs

Leave your notes on your desk! Get out your practice paper! Write “setting” on your paper and then answer the following.

The people, animals, or things in the story.

People Animals Or Creatures

 Physical appearance of character  Personality  Background/personal history  Motivation  Relationships  Conflict  Does character change?

“That rotten wolf tried to eat us!!!!” “I was framed! I just wanted to borrow a cup of sugar!”

The series of events and actions that takes place in a story.

The theme of a piece of fiction is its message about life. It usually contains some insight into the human condition. In most short stories, the theme can be expressed in a single sentence. In longer works of fiction, the central theme is often accompanied by a number of lesser, related themes, or there may be two or more central themes.

“Every man needs to feel allegiance to his native country, whether he always appreciates that country or not.” From “A Man Without a Country” by Edward Hale

Nonfiction often conveys a central idea supported by details Central Idea Detail

A speaker or a character who tells a story. The narrator’s perspective is the way he or she sees things.

the dog is the narrator? Write 2 sentences as the dog.

the little girl holding the kitten is the narrator? Write 2 sentences from her perspective. the kitten is the narrator? Write 2 sentences from his perspective.

A symbol represents an idea, quality, or concept larger than itself. A Journey can symbolize life. Black can represent evil or death. Water may represent a new beginning. A lion could be a symbol of courage.

Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters. “Where’s teacher?” “She’ll be back.” “She’d better hurry, we’ll miss it!” From “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury

Select a number 1-5 1) Haunted House 2) South Middle School 3) Walmart 4) Your house 5) Mrs. Hand’s classroom Write one paragraph describing your setting. Please be specific.

Select a number You 2. Scooby Doo 3. Edward Cullen 4. Lady Gaga 5. Minnie Mouse Write three sentences describing your character. (Character traits)

Select a number between From your view point 2. From your character’s view point 3. From a different character’s view point (who?)

Create a story using your setting and character. Make sure to tell the story from the perspective of the name you selected for point of view.