Nonfiction

 Nonfiction literature can be compared to an umbrella for the reason there are many subgenres that fall under it.  They include narrative and expository, as well as biography, autobiography, and memoirs.  When evaluating nonfiction you should ask what qualifications does the author have, are the facts accurate, and the purpose of the text.  In addition, evaluate the organization of the book and how it helps the reader navigate through the book.  Finally, evaluate the role that the visuals play.

When a reader is reading nonfiction, there are a variety of questions or prompts you can ask the reader in order for them to apply critical thinking skills.  For example, have them tell about how the book would be different if it had been written fifty years earlier or later.  Another example is to have  the reader describe facts, theories, or incidences that they found interesting and explain why.