Story or Information Worksheet
This story or information worksheet has first graders read two short books about kites and decide which one tells a story and which one gives facts. An answer key is included for quick checking.
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Description
Some books tell a make-believe story, and some books teach real facts. Knowing the difference helps young readers set a purpose before they read. This story or information worksheet gives first graders a clear, friendly way to practice telling a story book apart from an information book.
Children read two short book pages about the same topic, a kite. Book 1 is a story: a little red kite gets stuck in a tree, talks, and gets free. Book 2 is information: it explains what a kite needs to fly. Each book page sits beside its own picture. Then students read five sentences and fill in bubble 1 or bubble 2 to show which book each sentence tells about. Because both books share one topic, children have to think about how each book is written, not just what it is about.
What’s Included
- Two original book pages written at a first grade reading level
- A colorful picture for each book
- Five fill-in-the-bubble questions about story and information features
- An answer key on the second page
How This Worksheet Helps Kids
First, it builds the idea that readers ask “Is this real or make-believe?” before they read. Second, it points children to real clues, such as a talking character, a problem to solve, or plain facts about how something works. Third, it works as a first grade genres worksheet that ties right into the standard of explaining how books that tell stories differ from books that give information.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Read both book pages aloud first, then let children reread on their own. Afterward, ask them to name one more clue that shows Book 1 is a story. You can also bring out two real library books on one topic and sort them together. Use the story or information worksheet in a reading center, as a quick check after a genre lesson, or as homework practice.
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