(1)Nonfiction Lesson 1
(2) Nonfiction Lesson 1
Today we’re going to begin a new unit in which
Are You a Butterfly? Grow Your Own Sandwich and Dr.
Seuss. (display cover)
we explore nonfiction books. Nonfiction books
are different from other books because they
written to inform readers about a specific
I bet we know something about these subjects.
Before reading a nonfiction book, we should
think about what we already know.
subject using facts. We read nonfiction to
(Hold up Are You A Butterfly)
are about real things. A nonfiction book is
learn about things that we’re curious about, to
understand history and people who are
important, and to gain information and
knowledge about the world.
For example, I see quite a few butterflies in the
summer. Do you? What do you know about
butterflies?
(Allow student responses)
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(4) Nonfiction Lesson 1
Dr. Seuss (hold up book)
Grow Your Own Sandwich (Hold Up)
Have you ever heard of Dr. Seuss?
That’s an interesting title. Look at the
cover. What is in the sandwich?
Tomatoes! Do you know where tomatoes
come from? Have you ever grown
(Allow responses)
Many of you have read books by Dr. Seuss.
We already know that Dr. Seuss is an
author and illustrator. I wonder what else
he’s done, don’t you? Look at this book.
tomatoes? These nonfiction books will
answer many of our questions.
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The author’s purpose for each book is also
different. Literary nonfiction books tell their
readers facts, but they also share a story and
use interesting details to engage readers.
It’s also important to know about the two
other types of nonfiction books. One is
called a reference book. A reference
book is filled with facts that are carefully
organized so readers can quickly find the
information they need. Readers might not
even read the whole book to find the facts
they need.
Are You a Butterfly? is literary nonfiction. It gives
us facts about the butterflies while using literary
devices. It also “talks” to the readers as if they
are the butterfly. This point of view engages and
entertains readers. Giving information by telling
a story through an interesting point of view helps
readers remember what they read in literary
nonfiction.