Nonfiction for the Year!

Teaching nonfiction has always been a favorite of mine! I’ve created a massive nonfiction bundle covering 31 nonfiction topics filled with real-life photographs and fascinating facts that will “hook” even the most reluctant learners.

Here a schedule of the topics included and when the new ones will be released. The packets will be released by the 20th of the previous month (this will give you time to prep). For example, the resource on Caribou for December will be posted by 11/20. Each packet will be added to my shop individually, as well. When you purchase the bundle, you will save over $100.00.

Topics and Release Dates:

January:
Polar Bears – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)
Penguins – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)
Dr. King – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)

February:
Chinese New Year – (Click HERE to view the Preview)
Presidents of the Past (Click HERE to view the Preview)
Free At Last (Harriet Tubman) – Coming

March:
Weather – 2/20
Plants – Being updated and will be added soon
A Trip to Ireland – 2/20
The Rainforest 2/20

April:
Insects – 3/20
Frogs – Being updated and will be added soon
Butterflies – Being updated and will be added soon
Thanks, Earth! – 3/20
Animal Babies - 3/20

May:
Sharks – 4/20
Dolphins – 4/20
Sea Turtles 4/20
Fireflies - 4/20

June (same as May):
Sharks – 4/20
Dolphins – 4/20
Sea Turtles - 4/20
Fireflies - 4/20

August:
Schools Then and Now – 7/20
Schools Around the World – 7/20

September:
Apples – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)
Pumpkins – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)

October:
Bats – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)
Owls – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)
Spiders – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)

November:
Turkeys – Included Click HERE to view the Preview)
The Mayflower – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)
The First Thanksgiving – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)

December:
Caribou – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)
Snow – Included (Click HERE to view the Preview)

These are the packets that have been added so far:

The format and layout of each packet is the same. I’ve found students are much more successful when they are familiar with the activities. It also encourages students be independent because they don’t have to constantly ask, “How do I do this?”

Every nonfiction packet in this bundle includes:

- Posters to hang in your classroom and to use while introducing the topic (real life photographs are included, along with important vocabulary).

- All About _____ article pages. These article pages were designed as a way for you to "hook" your students at the beginning of your unit. You can display the article pages on your document camera as a whole group or print and display during small group instruction.

- Differentiated All About ____ Mini-Books - These are differentiated mini-books that can be used during small group instruction.There are three versions. Each version is slightly easier than the last. I wanted to give you options because I know that many of our students come in reading at different ability levels. It is up to you to pick and choose which articles you use with your groups. You can either print in color and laminate or print them in grayscale. Text-Dependent Response sheets follow!

- Close Reading Passages: These articles are PERFECT to use at the beginning of the year to help you and your students get into the groove of closely reading a text that requires multiple reads and answering text-dependent questions.These can either be done together in small group OR with guided support. Questions about each close reading passage are included.

- Graphic organizers, vocabulary books, and independent practice sheets to be used however you wish! There are many different options to help meet the needs of your diverse group.

- True/False Activity: After learning facts about the topic, students will sort the sentences according to whether they are true or false. I've also provided a cut/paste sheet too that requires students to read simple sentences and glue them in the correct column.

Here’s a closer look at the November packets:

Click on any of the images above to grab the bundle or the individual packets!