Today, we began our study of nonfiction in Reader’s Workshop.  We will focus on three types of non-fiction; literary, biography and reference.  Your kids have a natural wonder and curiosity about so many things. Through a variety of interesting mentor texts the students will develop an understanding of various forms, features and purposes of nonfiction. Nonfiction texts encourage students to observe and learn about everything around them.  They will employ strategies that will enable them to discover facts, identify big ideas and learn new information about topics they read about. I will be excited to share their interests.