nonfiction in the classroom
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Nonfiction for
Middle School
April 10, 2013
Presentation by Paige YsteboeMedia Specialist
Western Middle School
Where to Find Books
•Your school library -- use your librarian!
•Blogs
•Award Lists (see handout)
•School Library Journal or other professional journals
•Kathleen Baxter’s Books
Blogs -- there are many!
Awards and Award Lists
• Sibert Award
• YALSA Nonfiction Award
• ALA Notable Children’s Books
• Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students
• Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
•Do you recognize the author?
•Is there a bibliography? (may not be in older books but should be in newer books)
•Is the book part of a series?
•Remember: you don’t have to teach the entire book -- sometimes using just a chapter or even just a page will meet your needs.
What to Look for:
Picture Books = Great Lesson Hooks
★Winner -- YALSA Nonfiction Award
★Winner -- Sibert Medal
★Newbery Honor
★National Book Award Finalist
Gripping Civil War Stories
Our Ugly Past
Triumph Over Hatred
One Story -- Two Books
Two Scientific Mysteries
Gross Them Out!
Viruses and Diseases
Books About Women