As the season transitions to spring and daylight savings, students will shift this week from their study of ancient Greece to a variety of nonfiction topics. On Thursday we will visit the library so that students can choose a nonfiction book, biography, or autobiography to read and work with this month. We will determine the differences between fiction and nonfiction, examine the features of a nonfiction text, and explore the notion of authorship and perspective as it relates to the text. Relating to this idea, students will view and respond to a TED talk by Chimimanda Adichie called "The Danger of a Single Story". In addition, they will read and analyze Rudyard Kipling's poem "We and They", and explore its connection to "The Danger of a Single Story". To culminate this unit, students will prepare book talks and present to one another in class.
The "Celebration of Ancient Greece" showcase was a success! I am always amazed by students' creativity and ideas. Thank you to all of the parents who were able to attend!
Homework:
Thursday: Start reading nonfiction book--make sure you like it! BRING IT TO CLASS on Friday.
Friday: Read and complete Reading Log #1 (both sides) for next WEDNESDAY.
Nonfiction Reading Log
