Unit One Fiction and Nonfiction Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

Unit One Throughout this unit we will be reading and analyzing works of fiction and non fiction. Throughout this unit we will be reading and analyzing works of fiction and non fiction. Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

What do you think? How would you go about proving or disproving a statement of fact? What is the best way to find the truth? What is the best way to find the truth? Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

Turn to page 2-3 Big Question Vocabulary Big Question Vocabulary Awareness: n. Knowledge gained from one’s perceptions or from information Believable: adj. Able to be believed; possibly true Conclude: v. Decide; reach a determination about truth Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

Turn to page 2-3 Big Question Vocabulary Big Question Vocabulary Convince: v. Persuade; cause to accept a point of view Debate: v. Argue in an attempt to convince Evaluate: v. Judge or determine the significance of Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

Turn to page 2-3 Big Question Vocabulary Big Question Vocabulary Evidence: n. Proof in support of a claim or statement Explain: v. Make plain or clear Factual: adj. Based on or limited to fact Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

Turn to page 2-3 Big Question Vocabulary Big Question Vocabulary Fiction: n. Something invented or imagined Insight: n. Ability to see the truth; an understanding Perceive: v. See; be aware of Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

Turn to page 2-3 Big Question Vocabulary Big Question Vocabulary Reality: n. A state of being real or true Reveal: v. Make known; show Truth: n. What is the case Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

What is the best way to find the truth? Read introductory paragraph on page 2 1.Write what you know: 1.A historical event 2.A story from childhood 3.A scientific fact about space 4.A list of physical features about space 5.A memory of an exciting experience Share with a partner…fact or perception Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

What is the best way to find the truth? Explain what you know: 1.Complete the sentences… 1.From history, we can learn truths about _____. 2.Our experiences can help us find the truth by ____. 3.In order to discover the truth, we must evaluate _____. 4.When two people experience an experience differently, it is important to debate what is true because ______. Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

What is the best way to find the truth? Tell what you think: Choose one or write your own…  The best way to find the truth is by considering facts and evidence.  The best way to find the truth is by considering what we perceive and believe.  The best way to find the truth is by considering facts, evidence, perception, and beliefs. Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015

Meet Richard Peck Author of The Three- Century Woman Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015 “I read because one life isn’t enough, and in the page of a book I can be anybody.” Why does Richard Peck consider reading so important? Pages 4-5

Examples of Fiction and Nonfiction Most Novels are fiction TV Programs like sitcoms and dramas are fiction Fiction Text books like Science and Social Studies are non fiction Documentary films are nonfiction Nonfiction Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015 Pages 6-7

Elements of Fiction and Nonfiction Fiction Fiction – Characters – Plot – Setting – Narrator – Point of view First person Third person – Types of Fiction Novels (subplots) Novellas Short Stories Nonfiction Nonfiction Real People, events or ideas Narrated from point of view, perspective Facts or discusses ideas Historical Context – Biographies – Autobiographies – Letters – Journals or diaries – Essays or articles – Informational texts 10/12/2015Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw Pages 6-7 Workbook page 9

The Three Century Woman Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015 Pages 8-9 A fictional story may sound like the truth if … …It includes a lot of realistic details. Listen…and follow along on page 9. 13:29 Work book page 10

The Fall of the Hindenburg Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015 Pages In the Three-Century Woman, Great Grandma says “Truth’s stranger than fiction”. The Crash of the Hindenburg is one of Great Grandmas strange truths. Listen…and follow along on page 19. 2:55 By: Michael Morrison Workbook page 11