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Here are the teacher pack items for Book Review (Non-fiction):
Overview In this experience, students choose a non-fiction book to read and explain why they chose it. Next, they use pre-reading strategies to make predictions and ask questions. Then they read the book and monitor comprehension by completing graphic organizers. After reading, they evaluate the book with post-reading strategies. Finally, they write a book review, rate the book, and create a new cover for it. Students should read a non-fiction text for this experience. You can let students self-select the text. You may want to assign a general subject area (geography, biography, science, etc.) that ties in with other subjects being studied in the classroom. Having books on hand for students to choose from or making a trip to the library might be helpful. Note that there is a complementary experience in the Literary Genres unit. Either experience can be used multiple times throughout the school year for students to submit a book review via Exploros. Objectives Duration
What strategies do you use when you read? Good readers use a variety of strategies before, during, and after reading. Good readers think about what they read, questions they have about the text, and predictions they are making. In this experience, you will select a non-fiction book to read and create a book report for your classmates, sharing your opinion about the book and information you learned.
Objectives
Once you know which book you will be reading for this book review, answer the following questions:
As needed review non-fiction genres in order to help students identify the genre of their book.