Throughout the month of March, students in first grade have been
closely studying informational books to discover what makes them so
interesting and fun to read. They noticed how non-fiction authors often
divide their books into chapters that focus on different topics and how
they include tables of contents to help the reader predict which topics
will be covered. They also noticed special features, like captions and
labels and “fun facts,” which add extra information to pages. Students
learned that detailed diagrams can help the reader imagine something
clearly, and they noticed how glossaries help readers understand tricky
words. As students began writing their own “All About Books” about
familiar topics, they used many of these strategies to engage readers
and help them learn.
On Friday, March 28, the first grade authors celebrated the
conclusion of the “All About Book” unit by sharing their own non-fiction
books with students in other classrooms! This was such a special
opportunity for students to share their expertise. Thank you so much to
the teachers and children at FMA who made the first grade authors feel
welcome and proud!