P ARENT WORKSHOP ON W RITING Non Fiction Presented by Nancy Volker
W HAT DO YOU THINK NON FICTION W RITING IS ?
W HAT IS N ON F ICTION ? Nonfiction writing is a representation of facts It can be writing, pictures or movies It encompasses all about books, scientific writing, biographies, reports, how to books, expository writing and so much more Encourages children to write from own expertise Children write non fiction across the curriculum
W HY NON FICTION IN THE P RIMARY GRADES ? Provides the key to success in later schooling Prepares students to handle real-life reading Appeals to readers’ preferences Addresses students’ questions and interests Builds knowledge of the natural and social world Boosts vocabulary and other kinds of literacy knowledge
W HERE DO W E S TART ? Topic- What do we know? Develop reading and writing vocabulary Teach visual literacy (familiarize) Gather resources for support Mode, model, model Write, write, write Revise, edit and publish
T YPES OF N ON FICTION W RITING Report Explanation Instructions Persuasion Recount Discussion
W RITING A CROSS THE C URRICULUM Journaling Math Science Social Studies Writing Workshop Reading Workshop
N ON F ICTION M ENTOR T EXTS Amazing Snakes Magic School Bus Lincoln Photo biography The Great Kapok Tree The Math Curse Time for Kids How To Books All About Books
W HAT IS N ON F ICTION W RITING ?