Year 1 - English
Differences between fiction and non-fiction texts
Looking after pets: reading and writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils will use the book 'Lulu Gets a Cat' as a springboard to learning about non-fiction information texts on cats. Pupils will compare fiction and non-fiction texts before learning how to write statement and command sentences for an information page about looking after cats.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to compare fiction and non-fiction texts.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to name the features of a non-fiction text (contents, glossary, caption etc.)
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key 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.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'fiction'
made up stories with characters, places and adventures which did not happen in real life.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to name the features of a non-fiction text (contents, glossary, caption etc.). Correction: 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.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Exploring illustrations in 'Lulu Gets a Cat' Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'Lulu Gets a Cat' by Anna McQuinn Study Guide
- The theme of responsibility in 'Lulu Gets a Cat' Study Guide
- Thinking from Lulu's perspective and asking questions Study Guide
- Using non-fiction texts to recall and learn facts Study Guide
- Writing an information report with commands Study Guide
- Writing facts Study Guide
- Writing facts in an information page Study Guide
- Writing instructions Study Guide
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