Pairing+Fiction+&+Nonfiction

Nonfiction & Fiction book pairings ===The goal of the classroom library is to encourage a love of reading. While there are lots of great fiction books for kids, it is important to collect and display a wide selection of non-fiction books as well. Many students find non-fiction books more attractive than fiction, and will read every book they can find on their favorite topics. ===

In your classroom library, have you ever thought of combining fiction and non-fiction book pairs on the same topics? A classroom library filled with many sets of fiction/non-fiction pairs will entice all your students into the pleasure found in reading both non-fiction and fiction texts.

**Assignment: **
This month we'll explore fiction/nonfiction pairings. Go to http://www.readinga-z.com/book-related-resources/paired-books/ and pick a pair of books on your grade level. Be ready to compare /contrast both texts using this month's tech tool.

**Tech Tool:**
====If you've used www.readwritethink.org before then you know there are a multitude of quality resources on this site. ReadWriteThink has created several free mobile apps for students. If you're interested, a list can be found at http://www.readwritethink.org/search/?resource_type=126.====

====For this month's tech tool, we'll use the Venn Diagram app. Download it from https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/venn-diagram/id666981188?mt=8. Use this app to compare/contrast the two books you read for March.====