Reading, reading is magical and amazing and full of wonder and causes your senses to tingle until...I say those words "You must choose a non-fiction text to read" and I see all of your faces droop because essentially what you heard was, "I have to read a how to manual".
I am here to tell you that is simply not true! Not true I say. We live in a wonderful time when nonfiction texts read like...wait for it...fiction. They are compelling stories about challenge, triumph, heartbreak and exploration. Just because you are reading a true account of one person's experience does not mean it will be boring. In fact it may inspire a love to solve mysteries, reach out and help your fellow man or simply recognize that we have not all started our lives journey with the same expectations.
As part of this project you will be required to have a signed Nonfiction parent permission letter (worth 10 points) since many nonfiction texts deal with mature content it is always best to make sure your parents are okay with what you've chosen to read. Just in case you need an additional copy or you need to share the information with your parents below you will find the handouts I shared with you in class: Nonfiction rubric, Nonfiction Book Report Expectations and Suggested Nonfiction Book list .
Embrace reality and the human spirit.
--Mrs. Ordway
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