Sorting Fiction and Non-Fiction Book Covers

This resource is designed to inspire a love of books in Key Stage 1 pupils while developing their understanding of literary classifications.
Young learners distinguish between fiction and non-fiction and then delve deeper into genres and topics.
Included is a planning sheet that outlines three lesson plans, complete with objectives, a list of necessary materials, activities, and follow-up suggestions to reinforce learning.
There are two ready-made labels for fiction and non-fiction to facilitate a hands-on card sorting activity.
Accompanying these are 10 pages, each featuring six diverse book covers in black and white, which can be cut out for an interactive classification game and a range of activities. Examples of book covers are ‘Learn to Play the Piano’, ‘I have a New Daddy’ and ‘My Book of Fairy Tales for 7 year olds’.
Tailored for Key Stage 1 children, the book covers lend themselves to lots of speaking and listening and predicting.
Follow up with sorting of real books and / or children can design their own book covers using the cards for inspiration.
The resource is a useful addition to library skills and any celebrations around Books.