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# Different Types of Texts

Recognise common types of texts (storybooks, poems, non-fiction); name the author and illustrator and define the role of each in telling or presenting a text

Subject: English · Area: Reading Comprehension · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/different-types-of-texts-mt_gZIo5oiBMt

## Ready when they can

- Distinguish between a story, a poem, and a non-fiction book
- Point to and name the author and illustrator on the cover
- Explain that the author writes the words and the illustrator makes the pictures

## Lesson: Story, Poem, or Fact Book?

Books are not all the same. Some tell a made-up story. Some use rhyming words. Some tell true facts.

**Example.** Mia reads a book about a talking cat. It is made up. That book is a story.

Not every text is a book. A list names things, like the food you need. A sign uses a few words to tell everyone what to do. A note is a short message for one person. A recipe tells you how to make food, step by step.

*(drawing: The cover shows the title, the author, and the illustrator.)*

The author writes the words in the book. The illustrator draws the pictures we see.

**Tip.** Look at the cover. You will see the author's name and the illustrator's name.

**Recap.** Stories, poems, and fact books are different. Lists, signs, notes, and recipes are texts too. The author writes words. The illustrator draws pictures.

## Practice

24 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Listening to Texts Read Aloud](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/listening-to-texts-read-aloud-mt_mLPEMpYb_R)

## Opens up

- [Structural terminology](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/structural-terminology-mt_ujwtRoYJ34)