Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Brilliant and the Commonplace" by t.s. Arthur
This is the text of the article "The Brilliant and the Commonplace" by T.S. Arthur; it is said to be biographical and maybe a response to Edgar Allen Poe's criticism of Arthur.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Froissart's Chronicles by Jean Froissart
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Froissart's Chronicles by Jean Froissart (1890), a nonfiction account of adventures, battles, and customs in England, France, and Spain.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Children's London by Charlotte Thorpe
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Children's London by Charlotte Thorpe (1890), a nonfiction, illustrated book of places in London.
Other
The Biography Maker
This site explains what a biography is and outlines how to write an effective one.
Other
Super Teacher Worksheets: Reading Comprehension: Great White Sharks [Pdf]
Read the fifth-grade reading passage entitled "Great White Sharks" by Erin Ryan and answer the comprehension questions over the selection. PDF includes an answer key with explanations.
Other
Definition: Fiction v. Nonfiction
This writing and reading tutorial provides a detailed explanation of the difference between fiction and nonfiction in rhetoric.
Other
Hud Kids Next Door: Field Trip to the Library
Take an animated field trip to the library and learn about what you are likely to see and experience on an actual visit. An excellent introduction to this important community resource for young children that also explains the difference...
EL Education
El Education: A Beaver Story
This children's book about beavers was written and illustrated by 6th graders after extensive field research with experts in the field. The book is unique in that it offers a continuous fictional narrative at the top of each page, an...
EL Education
El Education: What Snake Am I?
An online book entitled What Snake Am I? by 2nd graders at The Conservatory Lab Charter School in Brighton, Massachusetts. The book contains information about different snakes found around the world. Original writing and illustrations...
TES Global
Blendspace: Dave Pelzer
Biographical information and pictures of Dave Pelzer, author of the non-fiction book A Child Called It.
TES Global
Blendspace: Text Features
A six-part learning module with links to images, graphic organizers, and a video on recognizing text features in nonfiction texts.
TES Global
Blendspace: Text Features
A nine-part learning module with links images and videos for use while learning about nonfiction text features.
TES Global
Blendspace: Malala Yousefzai's Speech to the United Nations
A sixteen-part learning module with links to images, texts, and videos about Malala Yousefzai and her speech to the United Nations.
TES Global
Blendspace: Nonfiction 2014 2015
A learning module with twenty-one links to images, websites, texts, slideshows, and videos about nonfiction and informational text reading skills.
Other
Prezi: Writing a Summary of Nonfiction
Writing a summary is an excellent way for students to demonstrate their understanding of nonfiction text. This slideshow explains what makes a good summary and delves into the four basic rules for writing a summary of nonfiction text.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Text Structure
[Free Registration/Login Required] 6 text structures - diary, fiction, nonfiction, biography, fairy tale, fable, mystery, fantasy, historical fiction
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Balto, the Dog Who Saved Nome
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is based on,"The Dog Who Saved Nome".. Its objectives contain word relationships, homophones, antonyms, synonyms, fact and opinion, common and proper nouns, and problem/solution.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Caracteristicas De Ficcion Y Noficcion
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was written for a bilingual Grade 2 classroom and reviews the characteristics of fiction and non fiction. It is written in Spanish.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Genres
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an introduction lesson on fiction and nonfiction genres.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Genres Activotes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an Activote genre quiz to go along with Genres lesson.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Holt Assessment: Evaluating Nonfiction [Pdf]
This one-page printable worksheet is designed for classroom use in evaluating a reading of nonfiction. The evaluation is set up in a rubric format.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Worksheet: Analyzing Nonfiction [Pdf]
Use this graphic organizer to analyze the elements of nonfiction and how the ideas interact.
Other
On Starting Out Writing Nonfiction
This site, by Robert J. Sawyer, discusses a career in nonfiction writing.
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Informational Text: Reading Response: Kwl Chart [Pdf]
This graphic organizer can be used with students when they read informational text. Students will write what they already know about the topic and what they want to know about the topic by reading. After reading, students will record...