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Comparing Key Ideas and Details in Fiction and Nonfiction

For Teachers K - 4th
Students recognize the differences between fiction and nonfiction texts. In this genre study lesson plan, students discuss what nonfiction means and write the definition. Students listen to a read aloud and vote whether the text is...
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Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and contrast an informational article with a fictional story. They read the story "The Contest" as a class, and discuss the different types of literature genres. Next, they complete a vocabulary worksheet and a...
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Lesson 1: Classifying Texts as Fiction or Nonfiction

For Teachers 1st Standards
First graders characterize fiction and non-fiction books, they discover the characteristics of each type of book and compare two books (one fiction & one nonfiction) about the same subject. They make a list that describes what makes...
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The Mythology of Munich

For Teachers K
Students listen to a story read by their teacher and identify the pictures inside it to be real or make believe. In this fiction and non fiction lesson plan, students also write a real or make believe story of their own.
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Review Parts of a Book

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Begin the year with a review of the parts of a book. Exercises in the unit plan ask emergent readers to identify the information on the cover of a book and on the title page, to explain the purpose of a table of contents, and to describe...
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Library Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st
Explain the differences between fiction and non-fiction and the characteristics of a biography. Learners analyze three pieces of literature on the same topic to determine which is fiction and which is non-fiction. In the end, relate the...
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Curated OER

Crater Creation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
After looking at the back of a quarter featuring Oregon terrain, learners distinguish between fiction and non-fiction and identify the beginning, middle and end of a story. First, they listen to legends that describe the creation of...
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How to Summarize a Non-Fiction Passage

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
After reading a text, one way to find out how much your class comprehended is to ask your pupils to summarize. This worksheet helps class members prepare for writing a summary of a nonfiction text. They note down the topic, up to eight...
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Interactive
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Fiction or Nonfiction

For Students 4th - 7th
In this online interactive fiction and non-fiction worksheet, students respond to 7 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Comparing and Contrasting Fiction and Nonfiction Using Graphic Organizers

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students compare and contrast fiction and non-fiction selections. In this writing skills lesson, students use different forms of graphic organizers to compare "The Three Little Pigs," to Wiesel's Night.
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Muffins for a Moose

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars research all the information they can about moose. After reading a book about the animal, they compare and contrast nonfiction and fiction books. To end the lesson, they use Crayola markets to draw their favorite scene...
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Curated OER

Lesson Plan - The Barbara Frietchie Story – Fact or Fiction?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students differentiate between fact and legend. In this Barbara Freitchie lesson plan, students read poetry and non-fiction accounts regarding the story of Freitchie. Students analyze the story of the American patriot to determine how...
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Making a Non-Fiction Big Book

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Writing a non-fiction big book can help students learn about research techniques, note taking, and other skills.
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Non-Fiction Animal Picture Books

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners complete a multi-lesson plan unit using research to create their own book about an animal of their choice. After discussing the elements of non-fiction texts, they use internet research to explore an animal of interest to them....
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Literacy:Non-Fiction Stories

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore non-fiction stories. They follow along as the teacher reads a story. Students fill in words as the teacher reads to ensure they are following along. They discuss the text features found in the book and the features...
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Worksheet
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School-Home Links/Book Links: Non-Fiction

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this early childhood non-fiction comprehension worksheet, students read a non-fiction book with caregiver, list the important facts, and retell the book in their own words.
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Worksheet
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School-Home Links: Fiction and Non-Fiction

For Students Pre-K - 1st
For this early childhood fiction and non-fiction worksheet, students read a short story and decide whether it is make-believe or real.
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Comprehension Skills: Evaluate Using Fiction Stories and Aesop's Fables

For Teachers K
Primary readers investigate several comprehension skills in the ten lessons of this unit. Forming opinions about stories, comparing stories to each other, using Venn Diagrams, and applying the ideas from a story to real life situations...
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K20 LEARN

Windows To The Soul: A Creative Writing Project

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
The eyes have it in a project that combines art with creative writing. Class members list three adjectives or characteristics of a person they admire. Then draw a picture of a pair of eyes that they feel reflects these characteristics....
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K20 LEARN

Voices from the Past: History and Literature

For Teachers 10th - 11th Standards
Art can enhance the understanding of history. That's the big idea in a lesson that has young scholars read Randall Jarrell's poem "The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner" and an excerpt from John Hersey's Hiroshima, which provide a...
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Worksheet
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Fungus Among Us- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fungus non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 3 page selection that describes the characteristics and life of fungi. They answer 10 questions based on the reading which include true or false, multiple...
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Worksheet
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Beautiful Birds: Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
In this birds reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a short non-fiction selections about the characteristics of birds. They answer 10 questions based on the reading which include true or false, short answer, and multiple choice.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Learning about Snakes- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet

For Students 3rd
In this snakes non-fiction reading comprehension instructional activity, 3rd graders read a one page selection about the characteristics of snakes. They complete a table which compares snakes to mammals, and fill in the blanks in 5...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Marvelous Mammals- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheets

For Students 3rd
In this mammals non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, 3rd graders read a one page selection about the characteristics of mammals. They answer 10 questions based on the reading including true and false, short answer, and multiple...

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