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6th grade nonfiction books 2025.mp4Our Goal: Write the story you can't find but want to read at the Wildwood Library!
Our Goal: Write the story you can't find but want to read at the Wildwood Library!
“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”
“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”
― Toni Morrison
― Toni Morrison
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
What areas/topics need more or better books?
What areas/topics need more or better books?
What subject interests me but is not represented in the Wildwood Library?
What subject interests me but is not represented in the Wildwood Library?
Task:
Task:
Research and write the Nonfiction book you want to see in the WW Library!
Research and write the Nonfiction book you want to see in the WW Library!
A sneak preview of some of the book covers!
A sneak preview of some of the book covers!
Books Are Printed!
Books Are Printed!
Over February vacation final drafts were professionally printed at Amherst Copies, made possible by a generous grant from the WW PGO. By March, our school library will feature 48 student-authored nonfiction books, a wonderful addition to our collection. I asked our 6th-grade students to reflect on their nonfiction book project through a feedback survey. Here's what some of them had to say:
Over February vacation final drafts were professionally printed at Amherst Copies, made possible by a generous grant from the WW PGO. By March, our school library will feature 48 student-authored nonfiction books, a wonderful addition to our collection. I asked our 6th-grade students to reflect on their nonfiction book project through a feedback survey. Here's what some of them had to say:
- "I think that the visual designs I created will stand out and I am proud of them."
- "Maybe I would use more of the provided, trusted websites and include more information."
- "I felt like I did really well finding photos, pasting credit, and finding a design for the book."
- "My biggest accomplishment was completing the book itself."
- "While I wrote this book I got to learn more about where I am from and my ancestors and I feel like that is my biggest win."
These reflections showcase the students' growth, accomplishments, and pride in their work.
These reflections showcase the students' growth, accomplishments, and pride in their work.
Research Resources
Research Resources
Week #8: 2/10 - 2/14
Week #8: 2/10 - 2/14
- Last work day: Focus on REVISION.
- Please complete the google survey about our nonfiction book writing project and add your input for our next unit in library:
Week #8: 2/5 - 2/10
Week #8: 2/5 - 2/10
- Did you complete your introduction and ABOUT THE AUTHOR page?
This is a great place to tell your reader why you wrote the book!
This is a great place to tell your reader why you wrote the book!
- Focus on REVISION.
Read your book out loud!
Read your book out loud!
Week #5: Happy New Year! 1/8 - 1/13
Week #5: Happy New Year! 1/8 - 1/13
- You will be a published author in 2025!
- Let's work on adding pictures!
- Be sure to include the URL/address of the photo.
- Done with pictures? Continue writing!
Try circle for design: https://crop-circle.imageonline.co/#google_vignette
Example:
Citing pictures.
Example:
Citing pictures.
Credit: The URL/address of the photo.
Credit: The URL/address of the photo.
The link should take me directly to website with your photo!
Week #5: Happy New Year! Chris's Class 1/13
Week #5: Happy New Year! Chris's Class 1/13
- Today please read my comments with the date 1/13.
- Follow the step-by-step direction today.
You are doing an excellent job. Nonfiction writing is difficult.
You are doing an excellent job. Nonfiction writing is difficult.
Try to write for 20 uninterrupted minutes today.
Try to write for 20 uninterrupted minutes today.
Next time we meet we will work on adding photos!
Next time we meet we will work on adding photos!
Week #4: 12/16 - 12/19
Week #4: 12/16 - 12/19
- Read my comments in your document/book. Follow the step-by-step directions!
- We are writing today!
- Read and record in your own words.
- Make sure you record every website you visit on your BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Read my comments!
Read my comments!
Example: Introduction
Example: Introduction
Keep it simple.
Keep it simple.
You are writing for elementary school students!
You are writing for elementary school students!
Example: Table of Contents
Example: Table of Contents
Example: Bibliography
Example: Bibliography
Week #3: 12/9 - 12/12
Week #3: 12/9 - 12/12
- Read my comments in your document/book. Follow the directions!
- Make sure you record every website you visit on your BIBLIOGRAPHY.
- We are writing today! Organize your TABLE OF CONTENTS.
- Read and record in your own words.
********Did you SHARE your Nonfiction book with Mrs. Wells?
********Did you SHARE your Nonfiction book with Mrs. Wells?
Did you SHARE your Nonfiction book with Mrs. Wells?
Did you SHARE your Nonfiction book with Mrs. Wells?
- Make a copy of this Nonfiction book.
- Name it your name and your topic (i.e. Susan Service Dogs)
click on the TITLE slide.
Week #1: 12/2 - 12/5
Week #1: 12/2 - 12/5
- Declare a TOPIC
- Make sure you have a MENTOR TEXT (Encyclopedia Britannica or a BOOK).
- Create a COPY, NAME and SHARE your Nonfiction book with Mrs. Wells
Step 1: Look at the WW Library collection:
Step 1: Look at the WW Library collection:
You are the judge! Please fill-out this form to create a list of the best nonfiction books for students in grade 1 - 3. Be thorough and thoughtful. DO YOUR BEST WORK!
You are the judge! Please fill-out this form to create a list of the best nonfiction books for students in grade 1 - 3. Be thorough and thoughtful. DO YOUR BEST WORK!
- Find a nonfiction book published between 2020-2024.
- Evaluate the nonfiction book for our Nonfiction Fandango using the pink evaluation handout.
There are over 600 books to choose from on the library catalog list NEW NONFICTION!
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