Our Top 5 Favorite Nonfiction Text Resources
Nonfiction texts are essential to reading instruction in any grade level. In recent years, it has also become the primary focus in teaching students to write, but what lies beyond the instructional reasons for incorporating nonfiction, are the student-centered benefits.
Nonfiction is an amazing way to engage students in content and make connections to the real world. Giving students access to current events, from around the world, is a great way to spark interest and newfound passion in our students.
Time and time again, we have been amazed by the educational expedition our students embark on because of that one article that inspired them. Seeing your students engaged in the pursuit of knowledge and hungry for more information is the stuff teacher dreams are made of! It’s also an opportunity for them to hone their research and tech skills in an authentic way. Take it from us, nonfiction articles are a win-win in the classroom.
Here are our Top 5 resources for nonfiction texts. We love using them in our classrooms and We hope you will too! Please let us know if you have some nonfiction resources that we should check out. Sharing is caring!!!
1. Newsela
Not only do we love using NEWSELA in the classroom, but the kids do, too! There are so many exciting features at your fingertips. The digital classroom and printable content make it a great resource for every classroom. The articles are engaging and students enjoy learning about current events and issues that affect their lives. Teachers can differentiate the reading level of articles to meet the diverse needs of their students and use the articles for whole group, small group or independent learning.
2. ReadWorks
ReadWorks.org provides you with incredible content that will surely inspire! You’ll love it because of the leveled passages that make differentiating for small groups a snap. The kids will love it because the articles are interesting, and offer fresh ideas that will get them talking!
3. DOGO News
We recently stumbled across DOGONews when looking for articles about the SpaceX Falcon9 Heavy launch that took place this past week. This kid-friendly news site includes a built-in dictionary for domain-specific vocabulary, and students can comment on articles through their own accounts. DOGO also offers book and movie reviews that are worth exploring!
Have 5 minutes? Want to share fun facts that tie into your lessons? Kids Discover offers lesson plans, blog posts, quick reads, and infographics--oh my! This is definitely a great resource, worth exploring! Tons of science and social studies tie-ins, as well as biographies about inventors--both from the past, and today!
The Smithsonian has created an excellent resource for kids. TweenTribune includes captivating images and articles that have the potential to drive your classroom’s discussion. The articles have been measured with Lexile levels, which makes it easy to get everyone involved in the conversation. We especially love the opportunity kids have to comment and read what other kids think about these interesting topics!
Do you have any favorite resources for nonfiction text? We'd love to check the out. Let us know in the comments below!
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