Using non-fiction books to teach science

Did you know that elementary students select non-fiction books nearly half the time when given a choice to read? Use their interest in non-fiction to teach science concepts. This article giv... See More

Did you know that elementary students select non-fiction books nearly half the time when given a choice to read? Use their interest in non-fiction to teach science concepts. This article gives excellent advice for adapting the KWL chart to scaffold learning and provides advice on the type and readability of books to include in a classroom library. Non-fiction reading strategies and how to have effective book talks are also included. An excellent read to get you started with incorporating non-fiction into your classroom today.