10/22: Introduction to Non-Fiction

First, freshman classes reviewed the difference between Fiction and Non-Fiction writing using this short, simple Powerpoint.

Then we used this Non-Fiction Practice Handout to begin classifying certain scenarios as being Fictional or Non-Fictional.

After this relatively simple exercise, the whole class was invited to sort out a table full of a mixed collection of fiction and non-fiction books. We discussed reasons why books belonged in one pile or the other:

Remember, this is really a book on PHILOSOPHY,
which makes it Non Fiction.

Then, we took a look at the Venn Diagram comparing F and NonF on the back of the linked document above. Basically, the details broke down like this:

Notes on Venn Diagram

After having spent the day reviewing the NonF genre, I assigned HW, which was:

• A NF Reading Practice
• NOTE: You don't have to complete the bottom part: EXCEED. Just do 1-6.
• Bring English Textbooks (Teal) to class tomorrow
• Don't forget: we're getting ready to read Maya Angelou's I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. Get yourself a copy ASAP!