Distinguish Stories From Informational Books - 1st Grade Reading

What is the plot in a story?

The events that happen in the story. Plot is the sequence of connected story events.
Which type of book usually has characters, a setting, and a plot: storybook or informational book?

Storybook. Stories need these elements to create narrative.
What is the main purpose of a storybook (a book that tells a story)?

To tell a made-up or real story for the reader to enjoy. Stories entertain through narrative, whether fictional or true.
Which option best fits an informational book: 'How butterflies grow' or 'A butterfly goes to school'?

How butterflies grow. Factual topics indicate nonfiction; fantasy elements suggest fiction.
Identify the text type: A book has a title, headings, and facts about whales. Story or informational?

Informational book. Headings and facts signal informational text.
What is the name for the people or animals in a story?

Characters. They are the who of the story.
Which text type usually has a setting (where and when): a storybook or an informational book?

A storybook. Fiction needs time and place to ground the story.
Which clue shows a book is a story: "Once upon a time" or "glossary"?

"Once upon a time." Classic story opening phrase.
Identify the type of book: A book with chapters called 'Habitats' and 'Food' that teaches facts.

Informational book. Chapter titles about topics indicate factual content.
Which text type is more likely to use headings to organize ideas: storybook or informational book?

Informational book. Nonfiction uses headings to separate different topics clearly.
Which option is most likely found in a storybook: sequence of events, or an index with page numbers?

Sequence of events. Stories unfold through connected events.
Which option best matches an informational book: 'How Frogs Grow' or 'Frog and Toad Are Friends'?

How Frogs Grow. This title suggests factual content about frog development.
Which clue shows a book is informational: "chapter headings" or "Once upon a time"?

Chapter headings. Headings organize factual content.
Which text type usually has headings and labels to organize facts: storybook or informational book?

Informational book. Headings help organize factual content.
What is the main purpose of an informational book (a book that gives information)?

To teach facts and information about a topic. These books educate readers with real-world knowledge.
Which type of book usually has facts, definitions, and explanations: storybook or informational book?

Informational book. These elements help readers learn about real topics.
What is a fact in an informational book?

A true statement that can be checked. Facts are verifiable information, not opinions.
What is a heading in an informational book?

A title that tells what a section is about. Headings organize information into clear sections.
What is a solution in a story?

How the problem is fixed or ends. Solutions resolve conflicts and complete the story.
Which option is most likely found in an informational book: captions for photos, or a narrator telling events?

Captions for photos. Photos need labels to explain facts.
Which question is best answered by an informational book: 'Why do whales breathe air?' or 'What will the whale do next?'

Why do whales breathe air. Scientific questions require factual, researched answers.
Which text type usually has characters who talk and act: storybook or informational book?

Storybook. Characters drive story action through dialogue.
Which clue best shows a book is a story: characters talking or labels on a diagram?

Characters talking. Dialogue between characters indicates narrative fiction.
What is a table of contents used for in an informational book?

It shows topics and page numbers to find information. This organizational tool helps readers navigate content.
Identify the text type: A book has headings, photos, and captions that teach about storms.

Informational book. Teaching features with real photos indicate factual content.
Which feature best matches informational books: glossary, or a beginning-middle-end plot?

Glossary. Defines key terms in informational texts.
Which option best fits a storybook: 'The brave dog saves the day' or 'All about dogs'?

The brave dog saves the day. Heroic actions and adventures are typical story elements.
Identify the type of book: A book about a boy and his dog with a problem and an ending.

Storybook. Characters and plot elements indicate narrative fiction.
Identify the purpose: If you want to learn how plants grow, which text type should you choose?

Informational book. Facts about plants require informational text.
Which feature best matches storybooks: problem and solution, or index and glossary?

Problem and solution. Stories revolve around conflict resolution.
Which text type is more likely to include an index (a list of topics and page numbers)?

Informational book. Indexes help readers quickly locate specific information.
Choose the word that best completes: A storybook usually has events in the correct ____.

order. Stories need chronological sequence for plot development.
What is an informational book mainly meant to do: entertain with a plot, or teach facts about a topic?

Teach information and facts about a topic. Information books present real-world knowledge.
Which option best matches a storybook: 'The Three Little Pigs' or 'All About Pigs'?

The Three Little Pigs. This classic tale tells a fictional story with characters.
Which feature best matches informational books: table of contents, or dialogue in speech bubbles?

Table of contents. Lists chapters to navigate facts.
What is the setting in a story?

Where and when the story happens. Setting provides context for story events.
What is a plot, and which text type usually has one: storybook or informational book?

A sequence of events; storybooks usually have a plot. Fiction needs connected events to create a narrative.
What is the name for where and when a story happens?

Setting. The place and time create story context.
What is a caption in an informational book?

Words that explain a picture or diagram. Captions provide context for visual elements.
What is a fact, and which text type is mainly made of facts: storybook or informational book?

A true statement; informational books are mainly facts. Nonfiction teaches using verified, real-world information.
Which text type is more likely to include a table of contents: storybook or informational book?

Informational book. Nonfiction needs organization to help readers find specific topics.
Identify the text type: A book has a girl, a dragon, and a problem they solve. Story or informational?

Storybook. Characters solving problems indicate fiction.
Which text feature gives word meanings and is common in informational books: glossary or dialogue?

Glossary. Defines difficult words to help readers understand facts.
Identify the text type: A book has characters, a problem, and an ending that solves it.

Storybook. Problem-solving narrative structure indicates fiction.
Which question is best answered by a storybook: "What happens next?" or "What is a habitat?"

"What happens next?" Plot questions belong to narrative texts.
What is a glossary in an informational book?

A list of important words and their meanings. Glossaries define key vocabulary for readers.
Which text feature best helps you quickly find a topic: table of contents or dialogue?

Table of contents. This feature organizes topics, unlike story dialogue.
Which detail is most likely from a storybook: a glossary or characters talking to each other?

Characters talking to each other. Dialogue creates story interactions between characters.
Identify the purpose: If you want to read about a character going on an adventure, which text type fits best?

Storybook. Adventures are narrative journeys.
Which question is best answered by an informational book: "How do bees make honey?" or "What happens next?"

"How do bees make honey?" Factual questions need informational sources.
What is the main purpose of a storybook (fiction) compared with an informational book (nonfiction)?

Storybook: to tell a story; informational book: to give facts. Stories entertain with made-up events; informational books teach real information.
Which detail is most likely from an informational book: dialogue or a diagram with labels?

A diagram with labels. Labeled visuals teach factual information effectively.
What kind of characters do storybooks usually have that informational books usually do not?

Characters who act and speak in a plot. Fiction creates people/animals who drive the story forward.
What is a problem in a story?

Something that goes wrong for the characters. Problems create conflict that drives the story forward.
What is a storybook mainly meant to do: tell a made-up or real story, or give facts about a topic?

Tell a story (events with characters, setting, and plot). Stories focus on narrative elements, not facts.
What is the name for the main events in a story, in order?

Plot. The sequence of events that unfold.
Which question is best answered by a storybook: 'What is a volcano?' or 'How will the character solve the problem?'

How will the character solve the problem. Story questions focus on plot and character development.
Choose the word that best completes: An informational book teaches about a topic using ____.

facts. Nonfiction presents verified information about real topics.
Which text type often uses labels and captions to explain pictures: storybook or informational book?

Informational book. Visual aids need explanation to teach factual content.

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