Types of Books Grade Level: 1 2 Teacher Guidelines pages 1 2 Instructional Pages pages 3 5 Activity Page page 6 Practice Page page 7 Homework Page page 8 Answer Key pages 9 10
Classroom Procedure: 1. Read a short passage from a fiction book. It should be obvious the story is untrue. 2. Read a passage from a non-fiction book. Also, obvious it is a true story. 3. Ask students: What is the difference between the two passages? (Reread the passages if necessary.) 4. Allow for responses and discussion. Some responses may be true, untrue, false, etc. Lead the discussion to fiction and non-fiction. (It may be helpful to use a mnemonic device to help them remember the difference, such as fiction and false begins with the letter f, and the prefix non means not.) 5. Distribute the Types of Books content pages. Read and review the information with the students. Use additional examples if necessary to enhance student understanding. Save the last question for the closing of the lesson, but tell students to think about a response. 6. Distribute the Activity page. Review the instructions. (There are five extra spaces for additional optional genres not listed.) 7. Begin reading aloud a passage from each of the genres (prechosen books) shown on the Activity page. Be sure to tell the class the book number you are reading. They will place an X next to the correct genre and guess if it as fiction or nonfiction. 8. Once all ten (or 15) passages have been read and the students have identified each genre, check and review the students responses. Allow students to share their answers as well as tell why they chose the particular genre. (Remember, some books may fall under more than one category.) (continued) Approximate Grade Level: 1 3 Objectives: The students will be able to define fiction/non-fiction and identify differences between the two types of books, and give examples of genres. Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.5 (No CCSS for 2 and 3) Class Sessions (45 minutes): 1-2 class sessions Teaching Materials/Worksheets: Types of Books content pages (2), Activity page, Practice page, Homework page Student Supplies: handouts Prepare Ahead of Time: Collect 10 (or 15) different types/genres or books for display and to use during the activity. Block out the covers if the genre is obvious. Copy handouts. Additional Resources: CONTENT: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/library/ http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/s11/parkinson_l/types.html http://reference.yourdictionary.com/booksliterature/different-types-of-books.html http://readanddigest.com/what-are-the-different-types-ofbooks/ WORKSHEETS: https://www.havefunteaching.com/tag/types-of-booksworksheet/ http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/genre/genre-activities/ VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdhumn4iz78 (w/music 2 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asjko91qjge (7 min) Options for Lesson: Students may work in pairs for the activity, discussing each passage once it is read aloud to the class. Repeat the passages when necessary for the activity. Depending on students reading ability, you can pair students and have them read a passage from the prechosen books to their partners. Take a fieldtrip to the library to show the different book sections showing the genres of books. 1
Classroom Procedure (continued) 9. Distribute the Practice page. Allow time to complete the work, then check and review the students responses. 10. Distribute the Homework page. The next day, check and review the students work. 11. In closing, ask students: What is your most favorite book and why? Also, ask about a favorite genre they may now have. 12. Allow for responses and discussion. Teacher Notes The lesson is a basic introduction to the two main types of books, fiction and non-fiction, which most students often identify easily. However, information is presented about the different genres available for reading. Many younger students are unaware of the wide variety of subjects and topics books can cover. The lesson is a way to encourage them to find something they are interested in, and then motivate them to read. 2
Types of Books There are million and millions of books that have been written, and there will be millions and millions more written in the future. There have also been millions and millions of books read by many people. You are probably one those people. Nearly everyone loves to read a good book. Fiction There are two main types of books: fiction an non-fiction. There are books that are not true or make-believe, which are called FICTION books. You might see a picture of a unicorn in a fiction book, or things that are real but talked about using make-believe, like a horse that can talk. Non-Fiction There is another type of book called NON-FICTION, which are books that are true, about real events, or tell you about something or someone in the world. In a non-fiction book, you might see a picture of someone or something that is real. Remember, every book is either fiction (not true) or non-fiction (true). Genre However, there are categories of books called genres. A genre is a specific kind of book. For example, a mystery is a type book that is about solving a question. Mysteries can be both fiction (a made-up story) or non-fiction (a book about something that happened in real life). Another example is the textbook genre. 3
Some examples of genres for fiction books. ROMANCE Some examples of genres for fiction books. COMPUTERS ART 4
There are many more kinds of fiction and non-fiction books. There is a topic or subject for every interest a person might want to read about, learn, or just for fun. Many of the stories your teacher reads to you are fiction books. Here are some fiction titles: The Three Bears Little Red Riding Hood The Wizard of Oz Charlotte s Web The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Here are some non-fiction titles: Rosa Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum Locomotive On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein The Beetle Book Books can be fiction or non-fiction, and they include many kinds of genres, which are specific kinds of books. What is your most favorite book and why? Here are some book covers of fiction and some non-fiction example books. Do they look like books you would like to read? 5
Activity Name Date Instructions 1. The teacher will read passages from different types of books. 2. You will guess whether it is from a Fiction or Non-fiction book. 3. Then you will guess which kind of book, or genre it is. Place an X next to the correct response. 4. Some books may be more than one genre. TYPE OF BOOK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FICTION NON-FICTION GENRE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ACTION/ADVENTURE COOKBOOK DRAMA FANTASY HISTORY HUMOR MYSTERY POETRY RELIGION 6
Practice Name Date Tell whether the sentences are Fiction or Non-Fiction using an F or NF or Both. Then, match the correct genre from the column to the right. F or NF GENRE 1 Hope: want something to happen. (verb) A The policeman asked the children a question about who may have broken the window. 2 B There were 13 original colonies that became the first states and were the beginning of America. 3 C Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Barry Bonds have hit many homeruns during their baseball careers. 4 D The dog began chasing the cat around the block, but the could not catch up to it. The cat was also chasing a mouse. 5 E There are several paintings shown on the next page. Many of the drawings are from famous painters. 6 F One of the best jokes I ever heard was about chickens crossing the road, but the answer was not to get to the other side. 7 G Mix two eggs into the cake mix, Stir for about five minutes. Next, add the peanuts and chocolate. Let it sit for ten minutes. 8 H When visiting another country everyone should be prepared. It is also best to pack a coat and gloves in case it gets cold. 9 I The genie came out of the bottle and granted the little boy three wishes. The boy's first wish was to have a new home. 10 J Abraham Lincoln was a President of the United States. He was born in 1809. He also had four children who were all boys. 11 K Molecules make up all things in the universe. Cells make up all living things. People and animals are made out of cells. 12 L The boy screamed when he saw the ghost fly across the room. He began shaking because he thought it was after him. 13 M When people pray they are sometimes asking for help for themselves or other people. Prayer can be said quietly or aloud. 14 N June 4: I went to visit my friend and had fun. June 5: My family and I visited a park. June 6: It was the last day of school. 15 O Action Biography Cookbook Diary Dictionary Art Fantasy History Horror Humor Mystery Religion Science Sports Travel 7
Homework Name Date Circle the kind of book each picture would appear. FANTASY TRAVEL COOKING SELF-HELP MATH MYSTERY CHILDREN'S HISTORY ACTION SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA ART AUTOBIOGRAPHY DIARY RELIGION SPORTS 8
Practice ANSWER KEY (ANSWERS MAY VARY) Name Date Tell whether the sentences are Fiction or Non-Fiction using an F or NF or Both. Then, match the correct genre from the column to the right. F or NF GENRE NF E 1 Hope: want something to happen. (verb) A The policeman asked the children a question about who may have broken the window. F or NF K 2 B There were 13 original colonies that became the first states and were the beginning of America. NF H 3 C Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Barry Bonds have hit many homeruns during their baseball careers. NF O 4 D The dog began chasing the cat around the block, but the could not catch up to it. The cat was also chasing a mouse. F or NF A 5 E There are several paintings shown on the next page. Many of the drawings are from famous painters. NF F 6 F One of the best jokes I ever heard was about chickens crossing the road, but the answer was not to get to the other side. F J 7 G Mix two eggs into the cake mix, Stir for about five minutes. Next, add the peanuts and chocolate. Let it sit for ten minutes. NF C 8 H When visiting another country everyone should be prepared. It is also best to pack a coat and gloves in case it gets cold. NF N 9 I The genie came out of the bottle and granted the little boy three wishes. The boy's first wish was to have a new home. F G 10 J Abraham Lincoln was a President of the United States. He was born in 1809. He also had four children who were all boys. NF B 11 K Molecules make up all things in the universe. Cells make up all living things. People and animals are made out of cells. NF M 12 L The boy screamed when he saw the ghost fly across the room. He began shaking because he thought it was after him. F I 13 M When people pray they are sometimes asking for help for themselves or other people. Prayer can be said quietly or aloud. NF L 14 N June 4: I went to visit my friend and had fun. June 5: My family and I visited a park. June 6: It was the last day of school. NF D 15 O Action Biography Cookbook Diary Dictionary Art Fantasy History Horror Humor Mystery Religion Science Sports Travel 9
Homework ANSWER KEY Name Date Circle the kind of book each picture would appear. FANTASY TRAVEL COOKING SELF-HELP MATH MYSTERY CHILDREN'S HISTORY ACTION SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA ART AUTOBIOGRAPHY DIARY RELIGION SPORTS 10