Nonfiction Reading Resources

Kids Love Nonfiction
National Council for Teachers of English Position Statement on the Role of Nonfiction Literature, K‑12
5 Kinds of Nonfiction
Narrative Nonfiction vs. Expository Nonfiction
What’s an Informational Book?
What’s Blended Nonfiction?
What’s Gateway Nonfiction?
Literary Nonfiction vs. Commercial Nonfiction
What’s Creative Nonfiction?
Questions to Help Students Understand Nonfiction Texts
How to Find Great Nonfiction Books for Kids
Book Match Survey
Small Group, Whole-Class & Whole-School Nonfiction Reading Activities

Reading Buddies
Nonfiction Book Club
Nonfiction Book Talks
March Madness Nonfiction
Heritage Timeline
Nonfiction Smackdown Worksheet
Sibert Smackdown Worksheet

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