4. What is
nonfiction?
• the opposite of fiction
• media (books, periodicals, movies,
audio) that focuses on real people,
places, events, things, and
discoveries
5. Why do we study
nonfiction?
Nonfiction Matters:Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8 by Stephanie Harvey
6. Why do we study
nonfiction?
• It is the most common genre that is read
by people.
Nonfiction Matters:Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8 by Stephanie Harvey
7. Why do we study
nonfiction?
• It is the most common genre that is read
by people.
• To acquire information
Nonfiction Matters:Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8 by Stephanie Harvey
8. Why do we study
nonfiction?
• It is the most common genre that is read
by people.
• To acquire information
• To satisfy curiosity
Nonfiction Matters:Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8 by Stephanie Harvey
9. Why do we study
nonfiction?
• It is the most common genre that is read
by people.
• To acquire information
• To satisfy curiosity
• To understand our world more fully
Nonfiction Matters:Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8 by Stephanie Harvey
10. Why do we study
nonfiction?
• It is the most common genre that is read
by people.
• To acquire information
• To satisfy curiosity
• To understand our world more fully
• To understand new concepts and expand
vocabulary
Nonfiction Matters:Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8 by Stephanie Harvey
11. Why do we study
nonfiction?
• It is the most common genre that is read
by people.
• To acquire information
• To satisfy curiosity
• To understand our world more fully
• To understand new concepts and expand
vocabulary
• To make connections to our lives and
learning Nonfiction Matters:Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8 by Stephanie Harvey
