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READING FICTION vs. READING TEXTBOOKS

AUTHOR'S PURPOSE

The author's primary purpose for writing a fictional work is: TO ENTERTAIN
The author's main objective for writing a textbook or non-fictional work is:TO INFORM



READING FICTION
READING NONFICTION OR A TEXTBOOK
Not every paragraph is important! Every paragraph is important and filled with information!!!
You don't have to read every word. You can often skip pages without losing very much. You have to read carefully. Make sure that you are understanding what you read. You must find the main idea and supporting details of every paragraph. It is okay to read a paragraph several times.
Thinks to look for in fiction:Things to look for in nonfiction:
    characters
    plot
    setting
    mood
    Topic
    Main idea
    Supporting details

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