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**__Lesson Number:__** #6 **__Duration of the Lesson:__** 45 Minutes
 * __Unit Title:__** Building the Foundation **__Teacher:__** Brad Tyzenhaus
 * __Lesson Title:__** Discovering Non-Fiction **__Lesson Topic:__** Introduction to Non-Fiction


 * __ Standards: __**
 * IL.1.B.3c >** Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills, draw comparisons to other readings).


 * IL.1.C STANDARD:** Comprehend a broad range of reading materials.

Students will be able to recall at least 3 elements of fiction from memory.
 * __ Objectives: __**

Students will be able to identify the 3 types and 2 characteristics of non-fiction.

Writing Utensil 6th Grade Prentice Hall Literature Illinois book Notebook/Loose leaf paper
 * __ Materials: __**


 * __ Instructional Procedure: __**

__Bellwork:__ On a sheet of loose leaf paper, recall at least 3 elements of fiction. (5 Minutes)

1. Go over bellwork. Answers could include: characters, plot, setting, narrator, theme, etc. (2 minutes)

2. Have students open their Literature books to page 6. Read pages 6 and 7 concerning fiction and non-fiction. (10 minutes)

3. Pair students up into partners and have them create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting fiction and non-fiction. (10 minutes)

4. Create a big Venn diagram on the board and have one member from each group place something on the Venn diagram relating to fiction, non-fiction, or something they have in common. Discuss the commonalities and differences of fiction and non-fiction. (15 minutes)

On an exit slip, have students write 3 types of non-fiction, 2 characteristics of non-fiction, and one difference between fiction and non-fiction. (3 minutes)
 * __ Closure: __**