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There are two different types of texts that we can read: fiction and non-fiction.
Fiction texts are those which have been made up and are not true.
Non-fiction texts are factual - they tell us information about things.
Non-fiction texts usually have particular features, including:
A heading/title - This goes at the top of the text, or on the front of the book, so that the reader knows what it will be about.
A subheading/subtitle - This breaks the text into smaller sections and tells you what the next bit is going to be about.
Photos - Many non-fiction texts use photos or diagrams to help the reader understand what is being read.
Captions - There are usually captions under the photos to explain what the photo is of.
Facts - Non-fiction texts are full of facts and information. There is nothing made up or untrue in a non-fiction text!
When we are answering questions about non-fiction texts, we can use the subheadings and pictures to help us find the answers.
Let's have a look at some non-fiction texts and see what features we can spot, and which questions we can answer.
