1st Grade Nonfiction Literature Resources
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DAILY WARM-UPS
Health Reading Warm-Up: Germs
This printable reading warm-up includes a nonfiction passage about germs and reading comprehension questions. Use this…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingIllness and DiseasesDealing with Germs in the Classroom -
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Let's Write the Author
This organizer will help students write a letter to a favorite author. The organizer breaks down all the essential…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books -
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Make a Dinosaur
Try a printable science activity that focuses on learning about dinosaurs.Subjects:Library ResourcesSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
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Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle Activity & Discussion Guide
Introduce students to the three types of dung beetles and their vital role in the environment with a science picture…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Michelle Kwan Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Olympic athlete Michelle Kwan and answer reading…Subjects:Literary BiographiesOlympic GamesPhysical Education and Fitness -
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On This Spot: An Expedition Back Through Time Teacher's Guide to Classroom Activities
Ponder changes in nature while exploring history with this teacher's guide to On This Spot: An Expedition Back Through…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureSocial Studies and History -
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The Boy Who Drew Birds Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to ornithology and American wildlife through the discussion questions and cross-curricular activities…Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesReading and Literature -
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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide
Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
ACTIVITIES
Poke & Look Learning Books
Find helpful suggestions for using these books to open doors to nonfiction subjects in a way that is both informative…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureChildren's Book -
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Animals and Their Young
Develop library-skills with this activity that focuses on the names for different animals' young.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAnimals (Zoology) -
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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Animal Disguises Teacher's Guide
Explore how animals adapt for survival in the wild with this printable teacher's guide for Animal Disguises. Extend…Subjects:Library ResourcesNonfiction LiteratureAnimal Adaptation -
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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
BOOK GUIDES
Teacher's Guide to Books by Jason Chin
Jason Chin's books make complex scientific concepts accessible to young readers. This teacher's guide to Chin's…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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50 States to Celebrate Discussion Guide with Common Core Connections
Use Green Light Readers Fifty States to Celebrate series to introduce interesting facts and features about each state.…Subjects:United States of America (USA)North AmericaContinents, Regions, Countries, and U.S. States -
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The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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And Tango Makes Three Educator's Guide
Promote discussion about the meaning of family with the resources in this educator's guide for And Tango Makes Three, a…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureBanned Books and Censorship -
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Summer Reading List for Teachers – Nonfiction
Looking for a good book to read over the summer? This reading list includes descriptions and recommendations for…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction Literature -
BOOK GUIDES
First Garden: The White House Garden and How It Grew Reader's Guide
Use this reader's guide for The First White House Garden and How It Grew to extend students' learning about the history…Subjects:Informational TextsChildhood Obesity Awareness & PreventionNonfiction Literature -
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Introducing Nonfiction
Introduce nonfiction with this reading extension activity. After learning about nonfiction, read aloud a nonfiction book…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionNonfiction Literature -
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Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do Educator's Guide
Share fun facts about 25 unusual animals with your students. Creature Features uses humor, illustrations, and a…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAnimals (Zoology) -
TEACHING RESOURCE
NSTA Recommends -- Interdisciplinary Connections for Grades K-8
Three NSTA Recommends books for grades K-8 that feature interdisciplinary connections with math, writing, reading,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureReference Materials -
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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Oceans and Seas Teacher's Guide
Utilize the discussion questions and activities in this printable teacher's guide before, during, and after reading…Subjects:Library ResourcesNonfiction LiteratureAquatic Animals -
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Myths About Explorers
An article dispelling myths about various explorers.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureExplorers
