Adventures in nonfiction: A guided inquiry journey
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A lesson plan for Grades K–2 Information Skills and Computer Technology Skills
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- Appropriate grades
- K–2
- Provider
- IRA/NCTE
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The activities in this ReadWriteThink lesson provide a foundation for using nonfiction resources for developing and answering questions about gathered information. Using a wide variety of nonfiction literature, students learn to sort and categorize books to begin the information-gathering process. Then, working with partners and groups, using pictures and text, students are guided through the process of gathering information, asking clarifying questions, and then enhancing the information with additional details. This is a high-interest foundation builder for using nonfiction literature in research as well as for pleasure reading.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Information Skills (2000)
Grade 1
- Goal 1: The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.
- Objective 1.06: Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of types of books and resources (print, non-print, electronic).
- Objective 1.08: Select resources both within and outside the school for personal and informational purposes.
- Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.
- Objective 4.01: Identify information needs and formulate questions about those needs.
- Objective 4.05: Gather information.
Grade 2
- Goal 1: The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.
- Objective 1.06: Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of types of books and resources (print, non-print, electronic).
- Objective 1.08: Select resources both within and outside the school for personal and informational purposes.
- Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.
- Objective 4.01: Identify information needs and formulate questions about those needs.
- Objective 4.05: Gather information.
Kindergarten
- Goal 1: The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.
- Objective 1.06: Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of types of books and resources (print, non-print, electronic).
- Objective 1.08: Select resources both within and outside the school for personal and informational purposes.
- Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.
- Objective 4.01: Identify information needs and formulate questions about those needs.
- Objective 4.05: Gather information.
Computer Technology Skills (2005)
Grade 1
- Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
- Objective 2.08: Explore Internet resources and information using teacher-created bookmarks/favorites and discuss the variety and types of information found as a class activity. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
- Objective 2.09: Use teacher-selected Internet resources/information to identify, discuss, and chart elements that make an online resource useful, appropriate, and safe as a class. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Grade 2
- Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
- Objective 2.10: Identify, discuss, and cite resources for a class/group multimedia project. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
- Objective 2.12: Use teacher-selected Internet resources to locate, discuss, and compare information about your local community as a class/group. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Kindergarten
- Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
- Objective 2.05: Use teacher-selected Internet resources/information to explore, identify, and discuss responsible use as a class activity. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
- Objective 2.06: Use teacher-selected Internet resources/information to discuss ownership of creative works of individuals/groups/companies as a class activity. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
