2nd 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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Fiction and Nonfiction Books
Develop library-skills with an activity that focuses on fiction and nonfiction.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLibrary ResourcesFiction -
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Fiction or Nonfiction?
Develop library-skills with an activity that teaches students to differentiate between fiction and nonfiction.Subjects:Library ResourcesLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote Teacher's Guide
Introduce elementary students to Elizabeth Cady Stanton—an abolitionist and important figure in the suffragist…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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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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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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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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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 -
BOOK GUIDES
Teacher's Guide to America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001–The Day the Towers Fell
Lead a classroom discussion about the events of 9/11 with the questions, advice, and considerations outlined in this…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. History -
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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…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionNonfiction Literature -
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Thomas Edison Revisited
Try a printable science activity that focuses on facts about Thomas Edison.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureReference Materials -
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Reference Quest
Develop library-skills with an activity that focuses on reference tools.Subjects:Reference MaterialsLibrary ResourcesLiterature -
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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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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 -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading for Teachers
This slideshow contains summer reading suggestions for teachers interested in reading for pleasure or professional…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionNonfiction Literature -
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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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Making a Bibliography for a Book
Try a library-skills activity that focuses on book bibliographies.Subjects:Writing Research PapersWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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
The Day-Glo Brothers Literature Guide
Children will enjoy reading The Day-Glo Brothers, a true story about Bob and Joe Switzer – two brothers who…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInventions
