FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2007
- Language: English, Spanish
- Color
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
- Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Discussion Questions & Activities
- Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
- DVD Region: ALL
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
In literature, when your purpose is to really dig into a subject and get to the facts of the matter, nonfiction is where it's at! Join our hosts in an exploration of all things nonfiction, from primary and secondary sources to a survey of the many different types of nonfiction writing. Students will discover that an awareness of common features and formats is helpful when looking for specific information. In addition, they will learn that there are a variety of factors to consider when critically evaluating a work of nonfiction, such as determining the author's purpose and if the information provided is accurate, verifiable and up-to-date. In Analyzing Nonfiction, students will learn that there is much to learn and enjoy when they explore the world of nonfiction literature. Part of the multivolume Literature for Students DVD Series. A teacher's guide is included and available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"Perfect for English or library classes." - School Library Journal (Feb 2008)
FULL REVIEWS
School Library Journal (February 2008)
Gr 5-9-Featuring a minimalist, distraction-free TV-show format, the series examines the elements of literature in all genres. Three diverse, fresh-faced hosts take turns leading students through the landscape of literary terms with examples and excerpts drawn from the best of classic and contemporary YA literature, from Robert Service's The Cremation of Sam McGee (Kids Can Press, 2006) to Surviving the Applewhites (HarperCollins, 2002) by Stephanie Tolan. The tone of the production is warm and intimate, and the pace and editing are lively enough to engage students. The host/narrators reflect on some of their favorite books, while clips of book recommendations from middle-school students are interspersed. The DVDs also feature a dubbed Spanish-language track, chapter selection, and on-screen discussion questions. Perfect for English or library classes.
Copyright 2008 School Library Journal. Used with permission.