Nonfiction

During the past few weeks, we have been learning about nonfiction writing and how it is different from fiction writing.
First, we learned about the role of a nonfiction author. 

Next, we learned about the role of a nonfiction illustrator.

After, we learned about text features that the authors and illustrators use to help us find information and understand what we are reading.

To apply all that we were learning, we read nonfiction books about polar bears and walruses. During reading, we looked for the nonfiction features and discussed how they help us understand the text. We created charts, and made minibooks, applying our knowledge and demonstrating our understanding.

After learning about both polar bears and walruses, we created a venn diagram to compare facts about both animals.

To conclude our nonfiction unit, we worked with Mrs. Baker our digital specialist, to create a project using the Explain Everything app.
Click on the link below to view. Nonfiction Project 


The students learned a lot during this unit. Ask your child to share how they know a book is a nonfiction book.




Common Core Standards: RI.K.1   With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. RI.K.2   With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. RI.K.5   Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. RI.K.6    Name the author and illustrator of a text and define the role of each in presenting the ideas or information in a text. RI.K.10  Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding. SL.K.2    Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.