Read Works: Grade 2: Three Lesson Unit: Genre

[Free Registration/Login Required] A series of three lesson plans designed to teach students to compare and contrast fiction and non-fiction, identify the characteristics of non-fiction, and use guide words to locate topics in an encyclopedia. Lessons are based on the books In the Wild: Leopards by Stephanie St. Pierre and Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia. Includes ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice. With free login, users have access to worksheets used in this lesson plan.