Analysing the features of the non-fiction book 'Rushing Rivers' | English

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What is the definition of a non-fiction text?
- a made-up story with fictional characters
- a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language
- a genre of text which provides real events, information or knowledge ✓
Which of these is an example of a non-fiction text?
- a poem
- a story
- a newspaper ✓
Which of these is an example of a non-fiction text?
- a play
- instructions ✓
- a comic book
Which of these is a feature of a non-fiction text?
- subheadings ✓
- characters
- settings
Which of these is a purpose of the introduction in a non-fiction text?
- To give detailed information.
- To entertain the reader with fictional narratives.
- To give an outline of the text. ✓
Which of these text types provides true and accurate information about the world around us?
- fiction texts
- non-fiction texts ✓
- both fiction and non-fiction

Non-fiction is a genre of text that presents...
- real events, information, or knowledge. ✓
- made-up stories.
- characters created from the writer's imagination.
Which of these is not a purpose of a non-fiction text?
- inform
- explain
- describe made-up settings ✓
- provide factual information
The features of a non-fiction text are designed to help the reader do which of the following things?
- be entertained
- navigate the text ✓
- find information easily ✓
Which of these is not a key feature of a non-fiction text?
- contents page
- glossary page
- index page
- suspenseful writing ✓
Which feature of a non-fiction text gives you the definitions of subject-specific vocabulary in the text?
- contents page
- glossary page ✓
- index page
Where is a contents page nearly always found?
- at the front of a book ✓
- at the back of a book
- in the middle of a book

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The purpose of a non-fiction text is to inform, explain, or provide factual information.
The features of a non-fiction text are designed to help the reader navigate the text and find information easily.
Contents, glossary and index pages are key features of a non-fiction text like 'Rushing Rivers'
The layout of 'Rushing Rivers' is determined by its purpose and audience.
Headings, images and facts are key layout features of 'Rushing Rivers'.

Children find the difference between an index and a contents page confusing.

Clearly explain the key differences and look at examples of contents and index pages from a range of non-fiction texts to highlight this.