Nonfiction Writing
Bend 3 - Writing Chapter Books with Greater Independence
Session 15
Writers start new books and revise old ones. They get a plan for their writing. To do this, they study the tools around them - like charts, published nonfiction books or other writers.Session 16
Writers do research like finding photographs to help them say more.Session 17
Writers edit "on the go" by varying the ending punctuation to help bring out meaning.Session 18
Writers use pop-out words and speech bubbles in nonfiction books, just like they do in fiction stories.Session 19
Writers spend time editing their books to make sure their readers will be able to learn from and enjoy the book.Fancy It Up! Nonfiction writers make sure their books are ready to share with their readers.
Bend 2 - Nonfiction Writers Can Write Chapter Books
Writers use what they have learned from reading nonfiction books to help them write their own books.
Twin Sentences
Wombats live in burrows. Burrows are holes or tunnels that are dug by animals to use as a home.Include Pictures
Add labels and arrows. Zoom in to see one part close up. Pictures add more informationUse size, shape, and color words.
These words add details.Make a Comparison
Wombats are 4 feet long, that is the same length as a first grader is tall!Give Examples and Details
Use Big and Bold Pop-Out Words
This will get your reader's attention.Use Speech Bubbles
This is a great way to add more information.
Writing Longer Chapter Books
Nonfiction writers break their topic into chapters to share information. They make a table of contents for their books.Writers write with details and help readers picture the details by using comparisons.
Writers Try To Spell Words About Their Topic
Nonfiction writers use longer words that can be tricky to spell to write about their topic. They use what they know about syllables.Writers Help Each Other
Writers of nonfiction need readers who point out places that don't make sense because of missing words or information, and they might not make sense because things have been added that don't belong.
Nonfiction writers make a plan for their writing.
They also try to help their reader learn something new.
Review spelling and add the new strategy of how syllables can help you spell an unknown word.
Finished
Writing Reviews
Writing Persuasive Book Reviews
Bend 3
Writing Persuasive Reviews
Bend 2
Best in Show: Judging our Collections
Bend 1
How do you know if you are you have produced a quality piece of writing?
Use a checklist!
We can all have different opinions. We can respectfully share our different opinions.
People collect things and write opinions about their collections.
This week the first graders will continue practicing ways to bring their stories to life.
And every sentence ends with an end mark.
Ways To Spell Words
The first graders different strategies to spell words.
Writers revise and make sure to answer the questions: Who? Why? Where? When? How?The students will also learn some strategies to help them stretch out sounds to spell tricky words.
We will also spend time looking at the differences between upper and lower case letters as well as focusing on letter formation.
We start out the year focusing on the Common Core State Standards for language during writing. After the students have have had some experience with the language standards, they will be ready to tackle the writing standards.
