Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Nonfiction File Folder Project

After I review nonfiction text features with my third graders they will each get a file folder (I have already premade 25 file folders and divided them into 8 sections) a sheet of directions and a nonfiction book. I love the Scholastic Vocabulary Readers! I have them for all the topics and they are perfect for my lower readers. After modeling the project the students will be left alone to complete it. Here's a sample of a completed folder.















Here are the directions along with a rubric Nonfiction File Folder Project. Do you think you'll use this project with your students? I'd love to hear your feedback!

43 comments:

  1. Bonnie WaltonSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I love this idea! This is exactly what I'm doing with my guided reading group this week...I think I know what we'll be doing tomorrow :) I'm pinning this right away!

    Living A Wonderful Life

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  2. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    What a great idea! We are alst to talking about features of non-fiction. I will have to try this with my 2nd graders some time.

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  3. ErinSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    I Love It! I can't wait to try this out when I do my non-fiction genre study. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Literacy TeacherSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I loved this idea so much, I posted a link to in on my blog! I cannot wait to use with one of the students I tutor!

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  5. Alisha StevensSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I'll be doing this next week with my class. I love it! Thank you for sharing! :)

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  6. msjonesjunctionOctober 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Love the idea as well!! Will definitely be doing it with my 1st grade students!! Thank You!!!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Love this idea! Can't wait to teach non-fiction features in the spring!!!

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  8. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    This is awesome!! Thanks for posting!!

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  9. Christi ZOctober 15, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I love this!! But, I can't download it! How can I get a copy?
    Thanks!
    Christi

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  10. BethOctober 16, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    This is exactly what I need right now! Thanks so much.
    Beth
    Thinking of Teaching

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  11. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I think this is great, will definitely use it. Thank you!

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  12. Mrs. NewmanNovember 19, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I LOVE this idea! I will be using this with my second graders!! Thank you for sharing!

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  13. Mrs. NewmanNovember 19, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I LOVE this and it will come in handy RIGHT NOW! Thanks so much for sharing! You have my prayers for a speedy recovery.

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  14. AmandaJune 5, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    I just found your blog and I would love to use this with my 2nd graders, however since you posted this awhile ago it's been archived. Would you be willing to email it to me?

    ahudacek@gmail.com
    Amanda

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  15. CarolineJune 22, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Thank you for sharing! This is a great way to hit on all the features of nonfiction literature.

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  16. Kristina BacallaoJune 26, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    I love this idea! I was led here by Pinterest and am in love with your ideas! I teach 5th grade and definitely plan on adapting this idea to them.

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  17. Kristina BacallaoJune 30, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    I modified your assignment to fit my needs for 5th grade. I posted it on my blog and referred back to you and your great project. I hope it's okay that I did that. If it's a problem just let me know and I'll remove it. Here is my link: http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6645107516453750951#editor/target=post;postID=1218739183467197139

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    1. Live, Love, TeachSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:34 PM

      I am now teaching 5th grade and would love to see how you modified this project but the link is not working for me! :(

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  18. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Hello! Your blog is amazing! I'm glad I kept looking through it because this non-fiction text features project is fantastic! I will definately use it in my classroom. Thanks so much for the idea!

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  19. Dana MurphyJuly 14, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I love your ideas. I tried to download the text features...file folder project, but was unable to do so. Would you be able to e-mail me a copy?

    Thank you,

    Dana Murphy
    murphydana@frontiernet.net

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  20. JenniqujJuly 30, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Great project! Can you email me a copy? jenniquj@gmail.com

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    I really want to use your nonfiction file folder project but I can't download it. Are you willing to email it to me or let me know another way? Thanks so much!
    tracey.bomar at parisssd.org

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  22. UnknownSeptember 16, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Love this! However, I can't download it. Non Fiction is the next genre that I will be tecahing and I would love to do this project. Can you send this to me at barnes_carissa@yahoo.com

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  23. Creative Crafts by JanelSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I love this idea, however I also can not download it and was wondering if you were willing to share. My email is janelhabosha@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  24. Rory FugersonOctober 9, 2012 at 10:41 PM

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  25. mpoulosOctober 18, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Love this idea! Unfortunately, I couldn't download the file. Can you e-mail? mbpoulos1@gmail.com

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  26. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    I'd love to use this with my 2nd graders! Would you be able to email it to me? boudonke@msn.com

    Thanks!

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  27. AnonymousNovember 1, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    I wasnt't able to download this. This is such a cute activity. Can you please email it to me. Thank, Julie.Brownfiel@yahoo.com

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  28. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I wasn't able to download the file either. I would really appreciated it if you could email it to me too! mwhaley@hcps.us

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  29. AnonymousDecember 11, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Hello,
    I am not a premium member, so it will not allow me to download. I would really love to use it though. I would love it if you could email it to me @ rogersa16@gmail.com

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I am not a premium member either, I would greatly appreciate this file! Could you please email it to me @ jlinck@psdr3.org Thanks so much!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Any chance you could email this to me? I can't wait to use it, but cannot download it! Thank you!! terrioh@gmail.com

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  32. Jessica @ Fabulous and Fun 4th GradersJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    I would love to use this in my nonfiction unit coming up. Could you email it to me? Thanks!!!
    jlynns26@yahoo.com

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  33. Mrs. VassarMay 1, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    This so fits into what we need to be reviewing for our End of Grade tests! Thanks for creating and sharing.

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  34. AnonymousApril 29, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Excellent idea! Thank you so much, I shared your page with my other colleagues.

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  35. AnonymousJune 11, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    I'm teaching a remedial summer school reading class using only non-fiction books. This gives me a good starting point for a book project. Now I just need to bump it up a notch for 7th/8th graders. Thankss!

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  36. AnonymousNovember 1, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing. I'm definitely going to give this a try.

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  37. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 2:25 AM

    Brilliant! I can't wait to have my Vocab strategy group work on this next week!

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  38. AnonymousJune 19, 2016 at 9:53 PM

    This is a great idea!!! I can use it as an activity in the library for my K-5th grade students.

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  39. AnonymousOctober 21, 2016 at 2:25 PM

    I love this idea, but cannot download it. Could you please email it to me: mourad.barbara@gmail.com
    Thank you so much for sharing!

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  40. AnonymousOctober 27, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    I want and have planned to use this idea next week for my reading plans. Can you please e-mail me or post your e-mail so I can e-mail you? strom923@aol.com THANKS!!!

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  41. Natalie BeckettJuly 26, 2021 at 10:17 PM

    I would love to use this activity in my classroom but the Google Docs is not working. It says there is an error. Can you send it to me please? nbeckett31@gmail.com

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