In this activity, students work in groups to become experts on a nonfiction genre. Then, they share their knowledge with other students. This activity pack includes everything you need: directions for the lesson, note-taking sheets, expert cards, teaching tips for students, a reflection page, and a quiz. Included genres are biography, autobiography, informational, how-to, and persuasive.

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I'm the author of two books for Heinemann: Summarizing, Paraphrasing,and Retelling, and The Forest AND the Trees: Helping Readings Identify Important Details in Texts and Tests. Both books help teachers to figure out and meet the needs of their students. I have taught for thirteen years, working with seventh graders, sixth graders, and fourth graders.
