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Parent workshop on Writing. Non Fiction Presented by Nancy Volker. What do you think non fiction Writing is?. What is Non Fiction?. Nonfiction writing is a representation of facts It can be writing, pictures or movies
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Parent workshop on Writing Non Fiction Presented by Nancy Volker
What is Non Fiction? • 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
Why non fiction in the Primary 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
Where do We Start? • 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
Types of Non fiction Writing • Report • Explanation • Instructions • Persuasion • Recount • Discussion
WritingAcross the Curriculum • Journaling • Math • Science • Social Studies • Writing Workshop • Reading Workshop
Non Fiction Mentor Texts • Amazing Snakes • Magic School Bus • Lincoln Photo biography • The Great Kapok Tree • The Math Curse • Time for Kids • How To Books • All About Books