Activity 2: Nonfiction Overview (GLEs: 05, 08b, 10, 12)
CC: Following a teacher-facilitated discussion on the similarities and differences between fiction and personal nonfiction, the class will complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two genres.
Use Inspiration software or MS Word to create the Venn diagram. Inspiration template - "Fiction & Personal Nonfiction" Word template - "Fiction & Personal Nonfiction"
CC: The class will discuss and then list in journals/notebooks the elements of nonfiction (e.g., main idea, cause/effect, fact/opinion, problem/solution, author's purpose/viewpoint, chronological order, persuasive techniques).
Use Timeliner software for chronological order.
Venn Diagram template: http://monroe.k12.la.us/~tltc/venn_template.rtf |