1. Nonfiction
Unit 5

2. Nonfiction vs. Fiction FICTION NONFICTION
Comes from the author’s imagination
Made Up Characters
Imaginary events and places
NONFICTION
Factual information
Real People
True Experiences

3. Writing Tools
Nonfiction writers use many of the same tools used in fiction:
Suspense
Irony
Imagery
Conflict
Symbols
Humor

4. Purpose…Why do they write it?
Describe
Tell A Story
Persuade
Explain
Entertain
Or…do a bunch of these at once

5. Why did they write it?

6. Types of Nonfiction Biographies / Autobiographies Essays
Nonfiction Narrative
Speeches

7. Are you with me?
Biographies, Autobiographies, and essays are forms of fiction. T/F
Nonfiction is about real people, places, and events. T/F
Nonfiction writers use tools like suspense and humor in their writing. T/F
Nonfiction writers only write about their opinions. T/F

8. Worksheet Activity Show me what you know about Nonfiction.
Go over as a class.