Non Fiction WritingNon Fiction Writing
Cathy Monticalvo6th Rincon Middle School
Escondido Union School District
Cathy Monticalvo6th Rincon Middle School
Escondido Union School District
Genres within Non FictionGenres within Non Fiction
Newspapers Magazines Business writing Catalogs Brochures Cookbooks And more
Newspapers Magazines Business writing Catalogs Brochures Cookbooks And more
Purpose for writingPurpose for writing
Express and reflect Inform and explain Evaluate and judge Inquire and explore Analyze and interpret
Kelly Gallagher,Write Like This
Express and reflect Inform and explain Evaluate and judge Inquire and explore Analyze and interpret
Kelly Gallagher,Write Like This
Newspapers in the classNewspapers in the class
Article of the Week Current events Express and reflect Found Poetry
Article of the Week Current events Express and reflect Found Poetry
Newspaper Found PoemNewspaper Found Poem
Find an article Read it once Re-read a second time crossing out
unwanted words Using remaining words, create
poem
Find an article Read it once Re-read a second time crossing out
unwanted words Using remaining words, create
poem
Newpaper Found Poem by Addison
Newpaper Found Poem by Addison
News Paper Found Poem
Break out the brooms.
The sweepee has became a sweeper.
Edinson Volquez and three relievers combined a five hitter.
The trio Chris Denorfia, Jesus Guzman and John Baker
all three scored in the fourth
opening the inning with consecutive singles.
The three run scoring hits in fifth.
Let’s try to write one of your own.
Let’s try to write one of your own.
Article of the WeekArticle of the Week
Newspapers Magazines Internet articles Scope/Time for Kids AVID Weekly
Newspapers Magazines Internet articles Scope/Time for Kids AVID Weekly
Common Core WritingCommon Core Writing
Argument
Informational/Explanatory
Narrative
Argument
Informational/Explanatory
Narrative
Informational WritingInformational Writing
Generate ideas via QW Find student interests and passions Expand on knowledge Try something new using mentor
texts to inspire
Generate ideas via QW Find student interests and passions Expand on knowledge Try something new using mentor
texts to inspire
Six Traits in Non-Fiction?Six Traits in Non-Fiction?
Ideas Organization Word choice Sentence fluency Voice Conventions (Publishing)
Ideas Organization Word choice Sentence fluency Voice Conventions (Publishing)
Student ChoiceStudent Choice
Topic Ideas Purpose for
writing Audience Narrow topic Roadmap
Topic Ideas Purpose for
writing Audience Narrow topic Roadmap
Format What will final
product look like?
Format What will final
product look like?
Final ProductsFinal Products
Self evaluated with Rubric Peer evaluated Teacher evaluated with rubric Shared with an authentic audience Parents, peers, other adults,
younger children, library, & other classes
Self evaluated with Rubric Peer evaluated Teacher evaluated with rubric Shared with an authentic audience Parents, peers, other adults,
younger children, library, & other classes
Enjoy your summer Enjoy your summer
Cathy Monticalvo6th Rincon Middle SchoolEscondido Union School District
Cathy Monticalvo6th Rincon Middle SchoolEscondido Union School District