In this activity, students will “travel” to 5 locations—a library, a newsroom, a magazine stand, a café, and an airport. Once students arrive at the location, they will scan 4 QR codes. QR CODES ARE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO COPYRIGHT. The QR codes will bring students to varying nonfiction texts that would be found at that particular location. Then, students will choose one of the texts to analyze-– looking for/identifying nonfiction text features.

This activity can be done independently, in groups, as stations in a classroom, or virtually on Google Slides. Due to copyright reasons, you will need to locate your own nonfiction text examples & link them to QR codes in the provided “location templates.” I included a detailed list of where to find these resources as well as video instructions on how to link your articles as QR codes on each template. This resource includes a Google Slides presentation. You have the option to allow students to complete the activity digitally using these Google Slides. The resource also includes printable handouts for in-person instruction and 2 versions of the exit slip (one modified with fill-in-the-blanks). I hope you enjoy doing this with your kids just as much as I did! Happy exploring!

Please note: Digital version of the activity was created to be used on Chromebooks/computers. Some directions or features on the Google Slides may not be compatible with tablets/iPads.

Be mindful that this resource does require SOME prep! Nonfiction text examples are not included.

•Digital OR in-person option to complete the activity

•"Exploring Nonfiction” handouts for composition notebooks

•2 option exit slip—one fill in the blank/modified

•List of possible resources for QR code links

•5 location “templates” on Google Slides– airport, café, magazine stand, newsroom, & library

•Video instructions on linking QR codes to location templates