Nonfiction Fact-Finders

As we begin our genre study of nonfiction informational text, the students are becoming familiar with nonfiction text features as they learn new and exciting facts along the way! This past week, we researched groundhogs for Groundhog Day.  Using our classroom iPads, the students became "fact-finders" to search and record facts about these furry little animals!  Using the app Popplet (a favorite of ours), each student created a map of the facts they learned.  Take a look at some of their findings.  They are quickly becoming nonfiction experts!

Facts by Angelica and Parker

Facts by Ava

Facts by Lilla and Ella

Facts by Mia and Madison

Facts by Nick and Cam

Facts by Lily and Makinley

Facts by Joey and Madix

Facts by Ryan and Ibrahim

Try using Popplet at home to record facts from nonfiction books!

Common Core Standard: RI.1.5 Reading: Informational Text Craft and Structure- Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text