Differences between fiction and non-fiction texts
I can compare fiction and non-fiction texts.
Differences between fiction and non-fiction texts
I can compare fiction and non-fiction texts.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Fiction books are made up by the author and non-fiction books provide information based on facts.
- Fiction books have fictional characters and places and non-fiction books provide information about real subjects.
- Fiction books often have illustrations and non-fiction books often have photographs or diagrams of real things.
- Fiction books usually follow a story structure and non-fiction books are usually organised by topic or subject.
- Fiction books often have a moral and non-fiction books are designed to provide information and teach new things.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to name the features of a non-fiction text (contents, glossary, caption etc.)
This content will continue to be covered as the children move through school. The key learning here is understanding the difference between fiction and non-fiction. Continue to model the language and point out the differences for the children.
Keywords
Fiction - made up stories with characters, places and adventures which did not happen in real life
Non-fiction - real information or events
Fact - something that is known to be true or proved
Feature - special characteristics that belong to a text
Comparison - similarities and differences between two things
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2018 Alanna Max edition of 'Lulu Gets a Cat' by Anna McQuinn.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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made up stories which did not happen in real life
real information or events
something that is known to be true or proved