Non-Fiction Writing Unit FREEBIE
K-1 NONFICTION WRITING
My nonfiction writing unit is here!
This is the perfect way to introduce kindergarten and first grade students to what informational writing is.
This unit is so engaging for students because it uses real life photographs and animals.
We discuss how exciting it is to write and learn about the real world around us.
Writing animal reports used to be completely overwhelming for me.
I had to find books and resources, teach students how to take notes, and I was supervising too many things at once.
My students didn’t feel successful, and I didn’t feel like my class learned what I wanted them to.
I created this unit to make it easier for me, and so students truly could enjoy learning and writing about animals they love.
Writing in the primary grades does not have to be complicated or stressful!
All of my units come with scaffolding, support and everything you need to teach critical skills.
Let’s get started!
I introduce students to this Non-Fiction Anchor Chart Poster. We discuss the real-life objects and what a fact is.
This poster comes as a regular 8.5x11 PDF file as well as a jumbo 16x20 JPG file that can be uploaded to a photo center for printing.
These non-fiction passages all present facts focused on the words:
are, have, can, eat, like, live
By the end of this unit, these have all become sight words for students.
I like to use these in small group settings.
I read the passage first, then we choral read and then I have students practice reading them to a partner.
Then, we discuss the facts and practice filling in our graphic organizer.
Both color and BW graphic organizers are included!
You can laminate and use the color version in a center or as the teacher copy.
Students can then practice taking their graphic organizers and turning their notes into their own complete sentences.
Or they can also take their notes/sentences and then make “All About” Books.
We love making these adorable, mini books!
Students are proud of all that they have learned and written.
They can’t wait to take these home and read them to their families. I have them write one sentence per page so they can illustrate the fact/sentence.
Another fun way to show off all they have learned about each animal is to make these adorable “Craft Facts” craftivities.
Students can color, paint or even glue adornments to these cute animals to make them come alive. Display in your hallway or on a bulletin board to show off all that your students have learned!
So many ways to practice non-fiction writing on a level that is doable for kinders, first or second graders.
This unit provides the scaffolding and support students need to be successful, confident writers.
WATCH THIS QUICK VIDEO ON HOW I USE THIS UNIT
UPDATE : FREE DIGITAL TASK CARDS
These digital Boom Cards are now included in your writing unit.
They have embedded audio and are self correcting. Students instantly know if they got the correct answer, so they can be 100% independent writing activities.
This makes teaching writing virtually, homeschooling or classroom instruction so much easier!
They also work so well for whole group lessons and teaching in online classes.
More information on how to use these cards is included in your download, or GO HERE
Watch this quick video to learn more.
These interactive, digital Boom Cards are now an added BONUS in my Nonfiction Writing Unit.
TRY THE TIGER REPORT FOR FREE
Print the reading passage, graphic organizers, writing pages and crafts for free!
Ready to get started with this Nonfiction Writing Unit?
“I absolutely LOVED this set! I used it for my special education class and for my kinder class during summer school!”
“I am OBSESSED with this pack, and am crossing my fingers that more animals are added (tiger, panda, shark, etc.)! I highly recommend this for primary level research units.”
“Perfect amount of information and content for this age group!”
“My kids love these units!”
UPDATE: This unit has become so popular, we have now added 55 animals to an entire animal report series.
SAVE WITH OUR ANIMAL REPORTS BUNDLE
We love learning about animals!
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