This week the post is a direct reaction to some comments last night as the book groups were meeting: One person chose a book based on what her friends were choosing and then regretted it! Another had a book chosen for her by a colleague and was not very pleased but then found she loved the book (made her think about students and choice!).
For this week reflect on yourself as a reader of nonfiction text. Think back to you as a young person (during school years) being faced with nonfiction as assignments, learning on your own, or reading for pleasure. In addition, think about you as a reader of nonfiction now. Write about how it felt as a student and now as an adult when faced with nonfiction reading (think about the options for accessing information).
Title your post (Name) & Nonfiction. Please fill this out in the little box above your post so you have a title!
Lindy's example:
I'm old enough that I remember using encyclopedias and having them at home for homework. If you asked a question you were directed to the encyclopedia! Teachers used Scholastic News/Weekly Reader type materials for our "Current Events." I remember liking this time and wanting to pursue science as a career. The other nonfiction I remember in elementary school was biographies! I loved biographies and learning about people. Our house was rich with magazines so I would look through those as well.
As an adult I am constantly searching out information on the internet and reading a lot of articles online. I also love paper magazines and subscribe to too many! Some are fluff and some newsy. What I don't like being faced with is very technical reading with a lot of jargon so I avoid it. If I have to read an article that is too academic in nature I peruse the headings, charts, introduction, and conclusion but don't always read the whole thing.
One of my favorite nonfiction authors for young readers is Sy Montgomery. Her recent book (adult) on Octopuses (yes, that's right, I learned that in the book) The Soul of an Octopus is amazing.
I was just talking about encyclopedias with my class Lindy! I spent hours reading them for enjoyment.
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