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Teeth: Fiction or Non-Fiction?
Description:
To accompany a classroom unit on teeth, first grade students will visit the library to explore fiction books about teeth and discuss the differences between the information they are learning in class (non-fiction) and the story we will read about teeth (fiction) - The Lost Tooth Club by Arden Johnson.
Goals & Objectives:
Students will review the difference between fiction and non-fiction, what clues on the book tell us whether it is fiction or non-fiction, where these materials are located in the library and when is the appropriate time to use each genre.
Materials & Sources:
  1. A "How I lost my first tooth" worksheet
  2. Lost Tooth Club badge
Procedures:
  1. Begin by talking to the class about the fact that they are learning about teeth in class.
  2. Ask them to tell me what they have learned about teeth so far.
  3. Listen to facts from members of the class and ask them if what they have been learning about teeth is true or made up. The will answer true.
  4. Ask them from what kind of book do we find true information. They will answer non-fiction.
  5. Show them some examples for non-fiction books about teeth from the LMC.
  6. Ask them where they would find them. Students will point to the non-fiction section.
  7. Ask what clues on the book tell us that a book is non-fiction. They will answer numbers on the spine. Point out the similar numbers on all of the non-fiction books.
  8. Tell students that as a change of pace from the serious true things they have been learning, we will read a made up story about teeth.
  9. Ask them what a made up story is called. They will answer fiction.
  10. Ask where the fiction books are located in the LMC. They will point to the fiction and/or easy section.
  11. Show them some examples of fiction books about teeth. Ask what clues tell us that a book is fiction. They will answer letters – E for easy and the first letters of the Author's last name.
  12. Introduce The Lost Tooth Club by Arden Johnson. Ask “has everyone here lost a tooth?” Tell students that they would all be able to join the Lost Tooth Club. If there are students who have not yet lost a tooth, tell them that they will know how Oliva, the main character in the story feels.
  13. Read Story.
  14. Discuss activity sheet where students will write where when and how they lost their first tooth. For those who have not lost a tooth, ask them to make up a story about how they lost a tooth, like Oliva did.
  15. After they complete the sheet, they will receive a 'Lost Tooth Club Badge.'
Assessment:
Teacher/librarian will visually observe the students to check for understanding, as well as give each student an opportunity to contribute to the discussion. The written activity that follows the discussion will serve as an assessment of their understanding of the story content.
Sources:
www.adrenjohnson.com
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Presented By: Tracy Grogan
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