NonFiction Writing NonFiction What is nonfiction 2 NonFiction

Non-Fiction Writing

Non-Fiction What is non-fiction? 2

Non-Fiction O The subject of nonfiction is real O The author writes about actual persons, places and events. O The writer may just report facts O The writer may also include personal opinions O Often there is a mixture of both O Readers must read critically 3

Elements of Non-Fiction Characters, Plot, and Setting: Like fiction, nonfiction has characters, plot, and setting. However, these elements are real, not made up. O The main character in an autobiography or biography is called the subject. The subject's words, thoughts, and actions are presented. 4

More Elements of Nonfiction Writing Purpose: Different types of nonfiction have different purposes. O Biographies and autobiographies, for example, have the purpose of informing the reader. They use explanatory, descriptive, and narrative paragraphs. O Other types of nonfiction, such as newspaper editorials, are intended to win readers over to a certain opinion. They use persuasive paragraphs. O Sometimes a piece of writing combines purposes 5

More Elements of Nonfiction Writing Tone: The writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter is called tone. O A writer's tone may be sympathetic, It may be bitter, It may be comic, hopeful, solemn, or anything the writer likes. 6/17/2021 6

Types of Non-Fiction OAutobiography OBiography OJournalism ODairies & Journals OMemoirs OLetters OText Books 7

Autobiography What is a autobiography? copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 6/17/2021 8

Autobiography O Written about a person by the person who is publishing the piece of writing O Author has some purpose for writing including: O To teach O To raise awareness O To warn O Simply to entertain 9

Biography What is a biography? 6/17/2021 10

Biography O The accurate presentation of a life story from birth to death (sometimes) of an individual. O Historical biographies include strands of an individual’s life interwoven with historical persons, places and events 11

Journalism Seen in: ONewspapers OMagazines OOnline sources copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 6/17/2021 12

Types of Journalism OInterviews OColumns OReviews OArticles OEditorial Cartoons 13

Example of Editorial Cartoon 14

Diaries and Journals What is a diary? What is a journal? 15

Diaries and Journals ODiaries: a private form of writing with no further intended audience OJournals: varying styles and topics. Give a glimpse of the writer’s value of his or her world 16

Memoir What is a memoir? 17

Memoirs O A TYPE OF AUTOBIOGRAPHICAOL WRITING, DEALING WITH THE RECOLLECTIONS OF PROMINENT PEOPLE OR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN A PART OF OR HAVE WITNESSED SIGNIFICANT EVENTS. O CONSIDERED BOTH AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL 18

Letters What is a letter? 19

Letters O Private Letters O Public Letter O Letters can: O Reveal character O Express opinions O Ask for information O Give information O Audience and Purpose influence tone. 20

Quick Check 1. What is the difference between an autobiography and a biography? 2. TRUE/FALSE: Nonfiction writing has characters, plot, and setting. 3. List at least 3 other types of nonfiction writing. copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 6/17/2021 21

Non-Fiction Reading Tips Critical Reading OLook at writer’s background OLook at writer’s purpose OLook at writer’s attitude OLook at writer’s audience 22