Nonfiction Literature

Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

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Social Studies and History

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The Main Event: Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details in Nonfiction

Use this reading extension activity to help students determine the difference between the main idea and supporting…

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Nonfiction Literature

Writing

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BOOK GUIDES

Teacher's Guide for Bomb: The Race to Build—And Steal—The World's Most Dangerous Weapon

Newbery Honor book Bomb: The Race to Build – And Steal – The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin is an…

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Nonfiction Literature

American History/U.S. History

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REFERENCE

Up from Slavery

Booker T. Washington's autobiography, Up from Slavery is an inspirational story of hard work and positive goals, the…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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What is the Common Core? Videos & Resources for Teachers

These videos explain why the Common Core State Standards were created, who developed them, and what they mean for you…

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Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 Teacher's Guide

These text-based activities for Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 by Phillip Hoose align with the…

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Nonfiction Literature

Environmental Science

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Nonfiction Text Feature Scavenger Hunt

Examine the key text features in nonfiction books with this reading extension activity. Students will practice…

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Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

Nonfiction Literature

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TEACHING RESOURCE

NSTA Recommends -- Interdisciplinary Connections for Grades 5-12

Interdisciplinary activities fill these three NSTA Recommends books. Topics include American history through earth…

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Nonfiction Literature

Science

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The Signet Book of American Essays

The Signet Book of American Essays contains thoughtful and interesting essays from a variety of authors, from Ben…

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Nonfiction Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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BOOK GUIDES

Lincoln's Last Days Teacher's Guide

Examine the events leading up to Abraham Lincoln's assassination with this teacher's guide for Lincoln's Last Days by…

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Nonfiction Literature

Social Studies and History

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BOOK GUIDES

Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words Discussion & Activity Guide

Learn about Marcel Marceau—the world's most famous mime—through discussion questions and activities for Monsieur…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Frog Song Teacher's Guide

Introduce young readers to frogs and the boreal forest. This printable teacher's guide to Frog Song aligns with first…

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Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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Kid Pickers: How to Turn Junk into Treasure Teacher's Guide

Appeal to kids' love for treasure-hunting and their natural curiosity with classroom activities for Kid Pickers: How to…

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Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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Introducing Nonfiction

Introduce nonfiction with this reading extension activity. After learning about nonfiction, read aloud a nonfiction book…

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Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

Nonfiction Literature

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Nonfiction Vocabulary Game

Use this interactive game with terms from a nonfiction text to engage students in learning new vocabulary. For the game,…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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TEACHING RESOURCE

NSTA Recommends -- Interdisciplinary Connections for Grades 9-12

These two NSTA Recommends books deal with craters and global issues and provide numerous interdisciplinary connections.

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Nonfiction Literature

Science

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NSTA Recommends -- Interdisciplinary Connections for Grades K-8

Three NSTA Recommends books for grades K-8 that feature interdisciplinary connections with math, writing, reading,…

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Nonfiction Literature

Reference Materials

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Nonfiction and the Common Core: A Resource Guide to Using Informational Texts in the Classroom

The Common Core emphasizes informational texts. Whether you're looking to address a specific Common Core standard or…

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Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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