During the course of the year, 5th grade language arts students have read fiction stories and studied poetry and now we have arrived at the nonfiction portion of the year. To kick off our study of nonfiction reading and research, we first examined the various text features that make reading nonfiction unique (and in some ways more challenging!) The kids worked in small groups to take our brainstormed list of text features and organize them into a "How-to Guide" for reading nonfiction. They listed ideas such as have a question you want answered in order to focus your reading, pay attention to captions, interpret the charts and graphs, and use the glossary to understand unfamiliar words. They critiqued each other's guides (pictures below) and gave tips for improvement. We are now in the application phase of nonfiction reading. After a short Prezi project on an artist, they have been given choice in topic and presentation. Some students are studying people who inspire them, future jobs, science interests, and more. They are planning brochures, posters, and PowerPoint presentations to showcase their learning. And most of all, they are reading nonfiction to gain new knowledge for this work. At their request, this week we will also be teaching younger students the necessary elements of reading nonfiction using their How-to guides. Stay tuned for pictures and evidence of more nonfiction reading work. TO BE CONTINUED...
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