Distinguish Stories From Informational Books
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1st Grade ELA › Distinguish Stories From Informational Books
Read Text 1 and Text 2.
Text 1: Story
Emma picked a shiny red apple from a tree. “Yum!” she said after one big bite. Emma shared the apple with her brother. They both felt glad.
Text 2: Informational Book
Apples grow on trees. Apples can be red, green, or yellow. Apples are a fruit that people eat. Many apples are picked in the fall.
Which shows that Text 1 is a story?
It teaches real information using headings and labels.
It has a character named Emma and tells what happened.
It tells facts about when apples are picked.
Explanation
We need to find what makes a story. Text 1 has Emma as a character. It tells what happened when she ate an apple.
Read Text 1 and Text 2.
Text 1: Story
One day, Freddy the Frog felt worried. He could not jump as high as the other frogs. Freddy practiced jumping near the pond. Soon he jumped far, and he felt happy.
Text 2: Informational Book
Frogs are amphibians that live near water. Frogs have strong back legs. Their legs help them jump far. Frogs eat insects like flies.
What is one big difference between the two texts?
The informational book has dialogue, but the story does not.
The story has a named character, but the informational book does not.
Both texts are make-believe and cannot be true.
Explanation
We need to find a big difference. The story has Freddy the Frog with a name. The informational book just teaches about all frogs.
Read Text 1 and Text 2.
Text 1: Story
Emma carried a green apple in her lunchbox. At school she said, “Crunch!” and giggled. Her friend asked for a bite. Emma shared and felt kind.
Text 2: Informational Book
Apples are fruit. They grow on trees in orchards. Apples have seeds inside. People wash apples before eating them.
How can you tell Text 2 is an informational book?
It gives facts about real apples.
It tells about Emma at school with her friend.
It has a beginning, middle, and end with a problem.
Explanation
We need to spot an informational book. Text 2 teaches facts about real apples. It tells true things like apples have seeds.
Read Text 1 and Text 2.
Text 1: Story
Little Bear wanted to help Mother Bear. He carried berries in his paws. He tripped and dropped them, and he felt sad. Mother Bear hugged him, and they picked more.
Text 2: Informational Book
Bears have strong legs and sharp claws. Bears can eat plants and animals. Many bears live in forests or mountains. Some bears hibernate in winter.
How is the story different from the informational book?
Both texts are the same because both talk about bears.
The story tells about Little Bear’s day, but the informational book teaches bear facts.
The story gives only facts, but the informational book tells make-believe.
Explanation
We need to see the difference. The story tells about Little Bear's day and feelings. The informational book teaches real facts about all bears.
Read Text 1 and Text 2.
Text 1: Story
Freddy the Frog sat on a lily pad and sighed. “I’m scared to swim,” he said. Then he tried one small kick in the water. Freddy swam to the shore and felt brave.
Text 2: Informational Book
Frogs live near ponds, lakes, and rivers. Frogs start life as tadpoles. Tadpoles grow legs as they change. Adult frogs can hop and swim.
What makes Text 1 a story?
It tells facts about tadpoles and how they grow.
It lists information about where frogs live.
It has a named character who talks and changes feelings.
Explanation
We need to know what makes a story. Text 1 has Freddy who talks and feels scared then brave. Stories have characters with names and feelings.
Read the story and the informational book.
Text 1: Story
Carlos heard rain tapping on the window. He wanted to play ball outside, but the grass was wet. Carlos sighed, then smiled. He made a paper boat and floated it in a puddle. “This is fun!” he said.
Text 2: Informational Book
Rain falls when water drops in clouds get heavy. Rain can be light or heavy. Rain helps fill lakes and streams. People use rainwater for plants. Too much rain can cause floods.
What makes Text 1 a story?
It tells facts about floods.
It teaches real information with facts.
It has a character named Carlos and tells events.
Explanation
We are finding story clues. Text 1 has Carlos who feels sad then happy. It tells what happened when he made a boat.
Read Text 1 and Text 2.
Text 1: Story
One day, Freddy the Frog wanted to catch a fly. He jumped and missed. Freddy tried again and caught it! He felt proud and smiled. Then he rested on a lily pad.
Text 2: Informational Book
Frogs have sticky tongues that help them catch insects. Frogs live in wet places like ponds and swamps. Frogs breathe with lungs and also through their skin. Frogs can jump far with strong back legs. Frogs are cold-blooded animals.
How is the story different from the informational book?
Both texts tell about a character named Freddy.
The story tells what happened to Freddy, but the informational book gives facts.
The informational book is make-believe, but the story is facts.
Explanation
We are comparing stories and fact books. The story tells about Freddy catching a fly. The fact book teaches us real frog facts.
Read Text 1 and Text 2.
Text 1: Story
Little Bear woke up hungry one morning. “Mom, I want honey,” he said. Mother Bear walked with him to a tree. They found a beehive and ate sweet honey. Little Bear felt happy and full.
Text 2: Informational Book
Bears are large animals with thick fur. Bears have strong claws to help them dig and climb. Bears eat many foods, like fish, berries, and honey. Some bears sleep through winter. This long sleep is called hibernation.
How is the informational book different from the story?
It tells what happened first, next, and last.
It tells about a bear named Little Bear.
It gives facts about bears in real life.
Explanation
We are seeing how books are different. The fact book teaches us real things about bears. The story tells about Little Bear and his mom.
Read Text 1 and Text 2.
Text 1: Story
One day, Emma picked a red apple from a tree. “Yum!” Emma said as she took a bite. The apple was sweet and crunchy. Emma shared it with her brother. They smiled and ate together.
Text 2: Informational Book
Apples grow on trees. Apples can be red, green, or yellow. Apples are a fruit people eat. Apples have seeds inside. Many apples grow in the fall.
What makes Text 2 an informational book?
It has a character who talks.
It tells what happened to Emma.
It tells facts about real apples.
Explanation
We are learning what makes a fact book. Text 2 teaches us real things about apples. It tells us apples grow on trees and have seeds.
Read Text 1 and Text 2.
Text 1: Story
Little Bear wanted to stay awake in winter. He tried to play, but he felt sleepy. “I can’t keep my eyes open,” he said. Mother Bear tucked him into the den. Little Bear fell asleep and felt cozy.
Text 2: Informational Book
Some bears hibernate in winter. Hibernation is a long sleep. Bears eat a lot before winter begins. Their bodies slow down while they sleep. When spring comes, bears wake up.
How is the story different from the informational book?
The story tells about Little Bear, but the informational book gives facts about bears.
Both texts have a bear and both are the same kind of writing.
The informational book is make-believe, but the story is all facts.
Explanation
We are comparing two kinds of books. The story tells about Little Bear and what happens. The fact book teaches real facts about all bears.