Nonfiction Reading Workshops - Dena Statum, John S. Jones
Children must learn to read
nonfiction differently than fiction. Mini-lessons help children to
understand that they must slow down when reading nonfiction, and they
learn the importance of reading and understanding the features of
nonfiction text. Also, the children read nonfiction text with pencil or
highlighter in hand while using sticky notes, charts, or graphic
organizers to help keep track of their reading. Mini-lessons also focus
on knowing the difference between important details and interesting
facts.
copied from Dena Statum's page, John S. Jones Elementary