Immersion–Read NF books and talk about what you notice.
Immersion–Read NF books and talk about what you notice.
Immersion–Read NF books and talk about what you notice.
Immersion–Sort and classify our NF collection into baskets.
Essential Question #1: What is NF and what are the different kinds of NF texts?
The difference between fiction and nonfiction (We read fiction for entertainment and we read NF to learn things.)
Essential Question #1: What is NF and what are the different kinds of NF texts?
The different kinds of nonfiction and what we use them for: “all about” books, how-to books, reference books, etc.
Reading Strategy: Activating Schema before you read NF
Before you begin reading a nonfiction book, think about what you already know about the topic—activate your schema for this topic.
Reading Strategy: Asking Questions before you read NF
Before you begin reading a nonfiction book, think about what you want to learn—what are you wondering as you start this book?
Essential Question #2: What are the special “conventions” (features) of NF and what do we use them for?
Good readers use pictures and captions in NF books to learn more about their topic.
Reading Strategy: Paying close attention to pictures and illustrations
Good readers study the pictures carefully to get MORE information and to find answers to their questions.
Reading Strategy: Good readers notice and remember when they learn something new. They sometimes say “WOW! I didn’t know that!” as they read.
Reading Strategy: Stating your new learning in your own words
Good readers can share what they learned using their own words, so they can remember it and explain it to other people.
Essential Question #2: What are the special “conventions” (features) of NF and what do we use them for?
Good readers use the Table of Contents, or the Index, to find specific information about their topic.
Reading Strategy: Good readers search for information and often read only PARTS of the NF book.
You do not have to read NF cover to cover most of the time. You can choose to read only a few pages.
Reading Strategy: Good readers decide what’s MOST IMPORTANT (the BIG idea, or main idea) when they read NF.
Essential Question #2: What are the special “conventions” (features) of NF and what do we use them for?
Good readers use illustrations, diagrams, labels, special fonts (large, bold, italics) to learn important information and key vocabulary.
Essential Question #3: Readers of NF choose books on topics they care about. What do you care about?
Readers can read several books on one topic and share their learning with a friend.
Readers share what they’ve learned about their topic. They can write, draw, or talk about their new learning.
CELEBRATION OF LEARNING MUSEUM OR PRESENTATIONS