My Little Book of Space By Peter Grego Each student will choose one aspect of the solar system (the Sun, eight planets, a dwarf planet, and Earth’s moon) or exploring space (rockets, satellites, astronauts, the International Space Station) and create a model based on facts found within the text. As a class, we will construct a presentation/model of our own little class of space. |
Creature Features By Steve Jenkins and Robin Page Students will illustrate their own facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, ears) and their functions. Then they will recreate their face using individual features from different animals in the book and label with the creatures name and original body parts’ function. |
This unit was on informational/nonfiction texts. I enjoyed both the reading and the literary analysis. It provided me with the opportunity to experience the fun part of nonfiction. Growing up I was not a fan of nonfiction and would usually avoid this genre. After viewing and reading all the different fantastic nonfiction/informational texts, I have realized that nonfiction is fun! Through providing my students with multiple different nonfiction/informational literature, I will provide them with the opportunity to realize the importance (and fun) that this genre has to offer them.
The reading, Chapter Nine of Charlotte Huck’s Children’s Literature: A Brief Guide was on nonfiction/informational literature. The chapter provided an entire section that evaluates nonfiction books and the multiple guidelines to refer to while selection a nonfiction book. One of the most important aspects discussed was that the book is accurate and authentic (pg.257). This is extremely important when it comes to this genre because if the information is inaccurate then it defeats the purpose of the book. This section goes in depth and is very informational! The other aspects include: content and perspective, style, organization, and illustrations and format.
References
Kiefer, B., & Tyson, C. (n.d.). Charlotte Huck's children's literature: A brief guide(Second ed.).