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Teacher Resources by Grade
|1st - 2nd||3rd - 4th|
|5th - 6th||7th - 8th|
|9th - 10th||11th - 12th|
Using Science Texts to Teach the Organizational Features of Nonfiction
|Grades||3 – 5|
|Lesson Plan Type||Standard Lesson|
|Estimated Time||Three to five 40-minute sessions|
Grades 3 – 8 | Calendar Activity |  August 9
Students select and explore a scientific topic in detail using Simon's nonfiction science books and then use what they learn to write original poetry on the topic.
Grades 6 – 12 | Professional Library | Book
Written with the Common Core State Standards firmly in mind, this book presents a much-needed instructional model for disciplinary literacy.
Grades K – 5 | Podcast Episode
Explore the world of animals through Caroline Arnold’s nonfiction picture books for children.