Non

Fiction
Group 4
 Table of Content
I. Introduction of Non-fiction
II. Stewart’s Non-fiction Category
III. Non-fiction text features
IV. Characteristics of non-fiction
V. Evaluation and selection of non-
fiction
VI. Sharing of non-fiction picture books
to children
VII. Text structures
 Introduction
1 to non-fiction
 Nonfiction
(informational Books)
are designed to help readers learn more abourt real
things. They provide young readers information
without the literacy devises common to fiction. The
content emphasis of children's nonfiction is
documented facts and its primary purpose is to
inform.
 Nonfiction
Non-fiction books cover a broad spectrum of
subjects, including history, science, biography,
memoir, philosophy, self-help, economics, and more.
The primary purpose of non-fiction is to inform,
educate, or provide an analysis of real-world topics.
 Stewart’s
2 non-fiction
category
 Nonfiction
Commercial Traditional Literary
Commercial
Browseable
Non-fiction
browseable books
examples
Commercial
Active
Non-fiction
active books
examples
traditional
traditonal books
examples
LITERARY Expository
non-fiction Literature
Expository literature
books
examples
LITERARY Narrative
non-fiction
Narrative
narrative books
examples
 Non-Fiction
3 Text Features
nonfiction
has features that help a reader to
navigate a Nonfiction book. Text
features are to non-fiction what
story elements are to fiction.
Text features help the reader
make sense of what they are
reading and are the building
blocks for text structure.
 Non-fiction text features
Captions Index
Comparison Illustration/Graphs
Subtitles
Maps Table of Contents
Glossary Labels
Special Prints Graphics
Non-fiction text features
captions
Non-fiction text features
comparison
Non-fiction text features
maps
Non-fiction text features
glossary
Non-fiction text features
special print
Non-fiction text features
index
Non-fiction text features
illustration/
graphs
Non-fiction text features
subtitles
Non-fiction text features
table of contents
Non-fiction text features
labels
Non-fiction text features
graphics
Non-Fiction Text Features
Purpose
to locate important and specific
information in a text in an easier and more
efficient manner.
it develops a strong reading comprehension
skills for the reader.
 Characteristics of
4
Nonfiction Text
 Characteristics of Nonfiction

How does nonfiction text look different from

fiction?
• There may be chapter titles and section headers that preview
information.
• Each page has words in a variety of fonts and type sizes.
• Bold or italic fonts may be used to signal important words or
phrases.
• Diacritical marks may be used to guide pronunciation.
 Characteristics of Nonfiction

How are graphic aids used?

• Maps, charts, diagrams, photographs are
usually included to illustrate or summarize
information.
• Captions or labels must be examined
carefully for relevant information.
 Characteristics of Nonfiction

How is the vocabulary different?

There may be more words that are
unfamiliar. Look for multi-syllabic
words like "photosynthesis" that may
be difficult to pronounce.
 Characteristics of Nonfiction

What do we know about nonfiction?

There is a great deal of information

to be understood and remembered.
 Characteristics of Nonfiction

• Nonfiction is narrated by an author who is a

real person. Presents facts, describes true-life
experiences, or discusses ideas.
• The people, events, places, and ideas presented in
nonfiction are real, not invented. it addresses a clear
purpose, or reason for writing.
 Characteristics of Nonfiction

Style reflects an author’s personality.

Factors that contribute to an author’s style include;

• level of formality. • use of figurative language
• diction or word choice. • sentence patterns
• methods of organization.
 Characteristics of Nonfiction

The viewpoint or opinion of an author expresses

about the subject is either Directly or Indirectly.
Occurs when a writer makes a one-sided presentation
(for example, by ignoring relevant facts or by using
emotional language that unfairly sways readers’ or
listeners’ feelings).
 Characteristics of Nonfiction

Purpose:

Author’s reason for writing. Common

purposes are to inform, to persuade, to
honor, to entertain, to explain, and to warn.
 Evaluation and
5 Selection of Non-
Fiction
 VISUAL APPEAL
01 Visually Appealing 🎨 02 Illustrations and
Layout 🖼️
Does the book catch your eye
with its design? Are there illustrations, sidebars,
and headings that make the text
more engaging?
03 Colorful Design 🌈
04 Easy-to-read
Do the colors used
contribute to the overall
theme or tone of the
Typeface ✍️
Is the typeface clear and easy
book? to read? Does it enhance the
book's content?
 Accuracy and
Authenticity
03 Blend of Fact and
01 Authoritative
Research ✅ 02 Factual
Representation 📖 Fiction❓
Are consultants Do the illustrations If the book includes
listed? Is accurately depict the fictional elements,
information about text, avoiding is it clear which
anthropomorphism?
the research parts are fact and
process provided? which are fiction?
 Engaging Text
03 Consideration for
01 Captivating
Writing Style ✍️ 02 Logical
Organization 🧠 the Reader 📚
Does the author draw Are the ideas Is the background
presented in a clear knowledge of the reader
the reader in with an considered? Are new ideas
engaging lead? and logical order? connected to what children
already know?
04 Appropriate
Language & Tone ✍️ 05 Interactive
Elements 🎮
Does the author use Are there features that involve
language that is appropriate the reader, such as interactive
for the intended audience? Is elements or clear explanations
the tone engaging and of new terms?
friendly?
 Additional
Considerations
02 Suggestions for
01 Supplemental
Materials 📖 Further Reading 📚
Are there glossaries Does the book provide
and tables of important suggestions for further
dates included? reading on the topic?
SHARING NONFICTION
PICTURE BOOKS WITH
CHILDREN
 f i c t i o n c h i l d r e n ' s
To d a y ' s n o n
f e r a w e a l t h o f
books of a g e m e n t f o r
g e a n d e n g
knowled t r a d i t i o n a l
m i n d s . U n l i k e
young o l l o w a l i n e a r
b o o k s t h a t f
picture p i c t u r e
r a t i v e , n o n f i c t i o n
nar a t i o n i n a
s p r e s e n t i n f o r m
book n t e r a c t i v e
e d y n a m i c a n d i
mor
way.
Exploring Non-Sequential
Exploration
 Nonfiction picture books break away
from the traditional top-to-bottom,
front-to-back reading pattern. Instead,
they invite readers to embark on a non-
sequential exploration of the subject
matter. This non-linear approach allows
children to freely navigate the book,
absorbing information from various
elements, including illustrations,
sidebars, captions, and endpapers.
Strategies for Engaging Children with
Nonfiction Picture Books
Strategies for Engaging Children with Nonfiction Picture Books

1. Demonstrate Non-Sequential Exploration:

Guide children through the book, highlighting
the multiple pathways for exploring the topic.
Encourage them to explore freely, making
connections between different parts of the
book.
Strategies for Engaging Children with Nonfiction Picture Books

2.Draw Attention to Features:

Point out unique features such as bold typefaces,
illustrations, captions, and sidebars. Ask questions
like, "How does this illustration help you
understand this concept?"
Strategies for Engaging Children with Nonfiction Picture Books

3. Encourage Author Investigation:

Discuss the author's role in gathering and
presenting information. Ask questions like, "Who
wrote this book? How did they find out this
information?" Encourage children to explore
author's notes and other sources provided
Strategies for Engaging Children with Nonfiction Picture Books

4.Distinguish Fact and Fiction:

When using blended books, help children
differentiate between factual and fictional
elements. Discuss the author's purpose for
blending fact and fiction
Strategies for Engaging Children with Nonfiction Picture Books

5. Inspired Writing and Design:

Invite children to analyze nonfiction picture books
and apply their findings to their own creations.
Ask questions like, "What features make this book
engaging? What helped you learn about the
topic?"
7 TEXT STRUCTURES
How do authors organize the
texts that they write?
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t e x t s t r u c t u r e s u
commo n
f o r m a t i o n a l a n d
in in c r i p t i o n ,
t i o n t e x t : d e s
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c e , c a u s e a n
sequen s t , a n d
a r e a n d c o n t r a
comp n .
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problem
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t m a j xts
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r i t t e n f o r o n e o
are w o s e s :
t h e s e t h r e e p u r p
of
a n a r g u m e n t
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To i n f o r m
To tell a s t o r y
 s m u s t b e a b l e t o
St u d e n t r e s
s e 5 t e x t s t r u c t u
unpack t h e
i r c o m p o n e n t s i n
and stu d y t h e
y u n d e r s t a n d a n d
orde r t o f u l l
r m a t i o n a l t e x t s ,
anal y z e i n f o
t h e y ' r e r e a d i n g
whether i c l e s , o r
t b o o k s , n e w s a r t
tex n f i c t i o n .
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work
 i r s t s t r u c t u r e i s
The f p r e t t y
s c r i p t i o n . T h i s i s
de t s t h a t u s e
h t f o r w a r d . T e x
straig d e s c r i b e
r u c t u r e s i m p l y
this st
e t h i n g . W i t h f e w
som x t s a l s o
p t i o n s , t h e s e t e
exce t a i l s a b o u t
p l e n t y o f d e
present r i b i n g .
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w h
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i n t h e p a s s a g e .
ad j e c t i v e s e r e — i n
e x t s a r e e v e r y w h
De s c r i p t i v e t i o n ,
f l i t e r a r y n o n f i c t
n o v e l s , w o r k s o
i e n c e t e x t b o o k s —
news ar t i c l e s , s c
n s e b e c a u s e t h e
which m a k e s s e
d e s c r i p t i o n i s t o
entir e p o i n t o f
e n t i n f o r m a t i o n .
pre s
 e q u e n c e
s ction/Process as a text
Sequen c e / I n s t r u
a f e w p u r p o s e s :
structur e c o v e r s
n t i a l i n s t r u c t i o n s
seque p 3 ; d o t h i s , t h e n d o
1 , S t e p 2 , S t e
(Step t h i s ) ; C h r o n o l o g i c a l
a n d f i n a l l y d o
that, e d , t h e n t h i s
( T h i s h a p p e n
events h a p p e n e d , e t c . ) ;
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ha p i d e n c e t o s u p p o
n t s t h a t u s e e v
Argume v i d e n c e f r o m l e a s t t o
( p r e s e n t i n g e
claim
most con v i n c i n g )
 d o r w r i t e a t e x t
W h e n w e r e a
t u r e , o r d e r i s t h e
wi t h t h i s s t r u c
t u s e t h i s f o r m a t
key . T e x t s t h a
n o t t p r e s e n t a n y
usually d o
n s t r u c t i o n o u t o f
event o r i k e
i n g s o w o u l d m a
or d e r , a s d o
m o r e d i f f i c u l t t o
its d i r e c t i o n s
f o l l o w .
 d o r w r i t e a t e x t
When w e r e a
t u r e , o r d e r i s t h e
with t h i s s t r u c
t u s e t h i s f o r m a t
key . T e x t s t h a
n o t p r e s e n t a n y
usuall y d o
n s t r u c t i o n o u t o f
event o r i k e
i n g s o w o u l d m a
orde r , a s d o
m o r e d i f f i c u l t t o
its d i r e c t i o n s
f o l l o w .
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As a l u d
a c a k e r e c i p e i n
imag i n e i s
h e a t i n g t h e o v e n
w h i c h p r e e
p . I t w o u l d j u s t b
the l a s t s t e
a n d o d d . P o o r l y
confus i n g
i n s t r u c t i o n s j u s t
writ t e n
w o r t h y o u r t i m e .
aren ' t
 Here is a non-exhaustive list of
words and phrases that indicate a
text follows the
sequence/instruction/process text
structure:
~after ~before ~during ~earlier
~eventually ~finally ~first ~from
~how to ~in order ~last
~meanwhile
~next ~now ~until ~while
cau s e / Effect
l c a u s e s
r e s e x p l a i n , w e l
tex t s t r u c t u r e
U s i n g t h i s s t r u c t u
and effe c t s .
o m p l e x w h e n a n
can beco m e c i c e
i p l e c a u s e s ( o r v
e f f e c t h a s m u l t
c o u n t e r c o m p l e x
r s a ) . W e w i l l e n
ve e f f e c t w h e n w e
m p l e s o f c a u s e -
ex a
i c a l t e x t s .
read histor
Non-exhausive list of words and phrases
follows the cause/effect text structure
examples
com p a r e / Contrast

e s . T h i s s t r u c t u r e
s t r u c t u r
another text o n i n v o l v i n g m u l t i p l e
o l v e s a c o m p a r i s
inv w t h e y a r e s i m i l a r
l i n g h o
things, revea i f f e r e n t . C o m p a r i s o n
h o w t h e y a r e d ,
and f e r e n c e s ; t h e r e f o r e
p l y r e l a y t h e d i f d
sim b o t h p o s i t i v e a n
t h i n g c o u l d h a v e
one
neg a t i v e t r a i t s .
 Non-exhausive list of words and phrases
follows the compare/contrast text structure
examples
pro b l e m / Solution
h i s t e x t s t r u c t u r e
is the fi f t h o n e . T i f i e s
T h e a u t h o r i d e n t
o l v e s t w o p a r t s : i s
in v s a s o l u t i o n t o t h
b l e m a n d d e t a i l
a p r o i n e a t e x t t h a t
m , w h e n w e e x a m
p r o b l e n s t r u c t u r e , w e
p r o b l e m / s o l u t i o
u s e s t h e o t h i n g s : t h e
a m i n e a t l e a s t t w
sh o u l d e x e i n d i v i d u a l
s a w h o l e a n d t h
a r g u m e n t a
o n e n t s o f i t .
comp
examples