By learning to how to use information presented in various types of nonfiction material, students will prepare to use the multitude of expository texts that readers of all ages encounter daily, including newspapers, brochures, magazines, instruction manuals, recipes, and maps. These lessons can help students understand the differences between fiction and nonfiction and develop reading fluency in this important genre.
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Nonfiction Reader’s Workshopby Angela Bunyi
Some resources and materials I have used in my classroom to help readers learn to read, interpret, and eventually write nonfiction texts independently.
Book Lists
A to Z Nonfiction! Grades 3-4by Scholastic Collection
Read to learn about your world with selected nonfiction for each letter of the alphabet.
Included Here:
- Lesson Plans (1)
- Unit Plans (3)
Lesson Plans
Finding Nonfiction Features
Unit Plans
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Distinguish between elements of fiction and nonfiction through a comparative study and a writing workshop.
5-Day Unit Plan for Introducing Nonfiction
Use these lesson plans to provide students with a strong foundation for reading, writing, and using nonfiction.
An Introduction to Nonfiction
Teaches students to recognize and read nonfiction. Students compare nonfiction to fiction, plus make important observations about common nonfiction elements.
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- Subjects:Reading Fluency, Story Elements, Writing, Maps and Globes
