Nonfiction in the classroom

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