by Pieces of Learning Staff Development Presenter Nancy Polette
How do you and your primary students tell the difference between a good and a poor non fiction
book? Since professional writers know how to write good non fiction, Nancy Polette turns to
their writings as models. If students read good non fiction, they can learn to write good non
fiction.
Reading and Writing Non Fiction in the Primary Grades examines excerpts from
outstanding examples of non fiction that show students how to
describe . . . categorize . . .sequence . . .compare . . . show cause and effect . . .question and
answer . . .problem solve . . .. . .all important thinking skills as well as writing skills.
She provides an explanation of each writing model, gives examples of the model and
student language and writing activities to use. Additionally she offers a list of recommended
books in various categories - examples of the fine non fiction books that are available to teachers
and parents.
Sample Pages from the book. (In .pdf Form)
Sample Pages from the book. (In .pdf Form)
Sample Pages from the book. (In .pdf Form)
CLC0259
K - 3rd
96p.
ISBN 1-880505-92-4
