Myra Zarnowski, Mary Ann Cappiello, and Marc Aronson
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Reading Nonfiction for Pleasure | On Common Core
How can we use the summer to provide kids with more opportunities to grow confident as nonfiction readers? The authors offer suggestions and recommend a few reading lists to share with students.
Nonfiction as Mentor Text: Style | On Common Core
Authors of nonfiction for young readers model specific writing styles and techniques that demonstrate a command of the written word, engage and hook readers, and help to explain and contextualize important concepts.
On Common Core | Nonfiction as Mentor Text
Many people hold on to the belief that nonfiction writing is “just the facts,” often synonymous with formulaic, dull writing. Nothing could be further from the truth. Writers for young people model both substance and style, and can serve as mentors to their readers.
Inquiry and Nonfiction | On Common Core
Inquiry and nonfiction are closely related and books that explore the work of scientists can be ideal mentor texts as students develop skills that are essential for learning.
On Common Core | Talking about Nonfiction
"Talking takes time" note the authors, but allowing students time for conversations about the texts they are reading is essential.
Deconstructing Nonfiction | On Common Core
If students are not familiar with nonfiction texts, they may assume that every nonfiction book serves the same function.
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