One of the major shifts in the Common Core State Standards for English/language arts, as educators know by now, is the focus on nonfiction. In elementary school, about half of what students read ...

Today’s post is the latest in my authors series (you can see previous ones here). I was lucky enough to interview Kylene Beers and Robert Probst about their new book, Reading Nonfiction. LF: You begin ...

Synopsis: Boston Globe columnist chronicles his son's senior year during which the boy attracted the attention of Division I college programs. Synopsis: Author shares her childhood diaries, ...

Kindergartners who are 5- and 6-year-old beginning readers need to read nonfiction books as well as fiction books. They’ll practice different comprehension skills & learn how to read for information.

Looking for a simple way to help your kids reinforce their knowledge banks in the era of STAAR, the state's new, more rigorous standardized testing system? Encourage them to do more recreational ...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - A Berkeley County teacher says she knows that while reading is a critical part of academics, it can be hard to keep students engaged in nonfiction material. That’s why Amy ...

The problem with nonfiction is that once you get accustomed to reading it you cannot read fiction any more. At any rate that is what happens to the more intelligent people. I know many smart ...