Historical fiction is fiction in which the story's setting is historical. The reader's age has to be taken into consideration. Historical fiction is usually at least a generation ahead of the reader, not just the teacher. Many deal with historic events in the United States, but more and more are being written about history in other parts of the world. In evaluating historical fiction all the usual literary elements are considered: characterization, plot, setting, theme, and style. The most important part to remember is the book must be authentic. The author must have done the proper research involved beforehand. Then they have to mix the facts with the fiction to present a story that draws one in to create a compelling and authentic story.
Informational books also known as nonfiction books, are factual, but not overloaded with facts to bore a reader to death. They must also be interesting enough to spark curiosity of the reader. There are several types of informational books including: survey books, photo essays, concept books, social histories, informational storybooks, activity books, trivia books, magazines, reference books, and biographies. When evaluating informational books we want to look for quality. The most important criteria is accuracy. We also look at how the book is organized or presented to the reader. The design and style of the book is also crucial. The best informational books help demonstrate that this genre is valuable and beautiful, it can be fun as well as a tool for information.
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