Real Stories, Real Facts: Nonfiction Writing Skills for Class 5

This Class 5 nonfiction writing worksheet helps students understand how to write about real events, experiences, and facts clearly and accurately. Unlike fictional stories, nonfiction writing focuses on true incidents, logical sequencing, and factual details. Through scaffolded activities spread across multiple pages, learners practise identifying nonfiction narratives, expanding real moments, sequencing events, and writing both nonfiction stories and informational paragraphs.

The worksheet begins by helping students distinguish between fiction and nonfiction (page 3), followed by sentence expansion for clarity and detail (page 4). Students then arrange real-life events in logical order (page 5), write a short nonfiction narrative based on personal experience (page 6), and finally create an informational paragraph using facts and examples (page 7).

Students learn to:

• Identify whether a text is fiction or nonfiction  
• Expand simple sentences with details and clarity  
• Sequence real events logically  
• Write a nonfiction narrative based on personal experience  
• Write an informational paragraph using facts and examples  

This worksheet builds strong writing foundations by blending narrative skills with factual accuracy—an essential skill for academic writing in higher grades.

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ANSWER KEY (Included for Parents & Teachers)

Exercise 1 – Identify the Nonfiction Narrative (Yes / No)

1. Yes  
2. No  
3. Yes  
4. Yes  
5. No  
6. Yes  
7. Yes  
8. No  
9. Yes  
10. Yes  

Exercise 2 – Rewrite Each Sentence with More Detail  
(Sample answers; responses may vary)

1. I played in the rain.  
→ I ran barefoot in the cool rain, splashing through puddles outside my house.

2. We won the match.  
→ We won the final match after scoring the winning goal in the last minute.

3. I visited my grandparents.  
→ I visited my grandparents last weekend and listened to their childhood stories.

4. I hurt my knee.  
→ I hurt my knee while playing football and had to sit out for the rest of the game.

5. I cooked food.  
→ I cooked simple pasta with vegetables under my mother’s guidance.

6. I cleaned my room.  
→ I cleaned my room by arranging my books, toys, and study table neatly.

7. We reached the park.  
→ We reached the park early in the morning when it was quiet and green.

8. I read a book.  
→ I read an interesting adventure book before going to bed.

Exercise 3 – Sequence the Events Correctly  
(Correct logical order)

1. My family decided to go for a Sunday morning trek.  
2. I packed my bag with snacks and a notebook.  
3. We drove to the base of the hill in the early morning.  
4. We hiked up the hill while the wind blew gently.  
5. We stopped to drink water and rest under a big shady tree.  
6. I spotted a bright blue butterfly resting on a leaf.  
7. My brother slipped a little, but he quickly balanced himself again.  
8. We finally reached a small clearing that looked perfect for a picnic.  
9. At the top, we rested and took pictures of the sunrise.  
10. I carefully climbed down the large rocks near the stream.

Exercise 4 – Write a 7–10 Sentence Nonfiction Narrative  
(Sample answer; answers may vary)

Topic: A time you helped someone  
Last week, I helped my younger sister complete her school project. She was confused about arranging pictures in order. I calmly explained each step and helped her cut and paste neatly. At first, she felt frustrated, but slowly she began to understand. When the project was complete, she smiled proudly. I felt happy knowing I could help her. This experience taught me the importance of patience and kindness.

Exercise 5 – Write a Nonfiction Paragraph Using Facts  
(Sample answer; answers may vary)

Topic: How Plants Grow  
Plants grow from seeds when they receive air, water, sunlight, and nutrients from the soil. The seed first sprouts roots that grow downward to absorb water. Then a shoot grows upward toward the sunlight. Leaves form on the stem and help the plant make food through photosynthesis. Over time, the plant grows taller and stronger. Without proper care, plants cannot survive or grow well.

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