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Diagram It!: Identifying, Comparing, and Writing About Nonfiction Texts
Discipline
Reading
Grade
1
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This lesson introduces students to different types of nonfiction texts. Students explore a variety of nonfiction books and compare them to fictional texts. Students also learn about different categories of nonfiction writing and practice identifying books that fall into these categories. Peer interaction, hands-on experiences with nonfiction books, and the use of graphic organizers facilitate students' understanding of the texts. Students record their thinking and new discoveries and discuss them as a class. (author/ncl)


Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
Kindergarten–Grade 5
Reading: Literature
Grade 1
Key Ideas and Details
RL.1.2 
Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
RL.1.3 
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
Craft and Structure
RL.1.5 
Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.
Reading: Informational Text
Grade 1
Key Ideas and Details
RI.1.2 
Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
RI.1.3 
Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
Speaking & Listening
Grade 1
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.1.1 
Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
  1. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
  2. Build on others’ talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.
  3. Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion.
Ohio English Language Arts Standards (2001)
Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies Standard
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 2)
9.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
10.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 3)
9.
Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres or recommendations from others).
10.
Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task).
Reading Applications: Literary Text Standard
Benchmarks (K–3)
C.
Recognize the defining characteristics and features of different types of literary forms and genres.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 3)
4.
Identify and explain the defining characteristics of literary forms and genres, including fairy tales, folk tales, poetry, fiction and non-fiction.