Nonfiction is essential in a child’s reading diet. Most children primarily read fiction, but as they progress in their education, they will be expected to primarily ...

One of the major shifts in the Common Core State Standards for English/language arts, as educators know by now, is the focus on nonfiction. In elementary school, about half of what students read ...

Learning the parts of a nonfiction text can help children explore a specific interest. Learning the parts of a nonfiction text can help children find and explore their specific interests.

Today’s post is the latest in my authors series (you can see previous ones here). I was lucky enough to interview Kylene Beers and Robert Probst about their new book, Reading Nonfiction. LF: You begin ...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - A Berkeley County teacher says she knows that while reading is a critical part of academics, it can be hard to keep students engaged in nonfiction material. That’s why Amy ...

Students will learn how to use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words. In this episode, students will learn how to use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words. Then ...

Kindergartners who are 5- and 6-year-old beginning readers need to read nonfiction books as well as fiction books. They’ll practice different comprehension skills & learn how to read for information.