Fiction vs. Non-Fiction
Created by Meghan Montgomery of 3LPlace, Inc,, February 2017
Applies to: Critical Thinking, Creative Expression
Purpose: To better understand the difference between fiction (imagination) and non-fiction (fact)
Objectives:
- To comprehend fiction/non-fiction with high interest book examples
- To look at signage in the library pointing out fiction/non-fiction
- To generalize the concept to other literary genres (example: audio books, films, etc.)
- To establish a preference of genre with reasons to back it up
- To establish some topics that might pertain to preferences
- To establish some topics that might pertain to less preferred genre
- To refresh basic book concepts: author, illustrator, title, etc.
Materials needed:
- iPads or computer
- Worksheets and social story
- Access to libraries and bookstores
- A library card
Activity Steps
- Go over social story describing fiction and non-fiction—sharing the read aloud, followed by completing the appropriate fiction/non-fiction worksheets
- Encourage members to decide which genre they prefer—encouraging gradation discussions (example: Sometimes I like fiction because….And other times I like non-fiction because…).
- Encourage members to generate topics, followed by titles of books they may be interested in based on their responses