I chose the book Nonfiction Matters because I don't know how to teach nonfiction as fun. That is not a style of writing that I would typically look for in a book store. So to inspire a student through my own experiences with nonfiction would be difficult to say the least because I don't have much experience in the first place.
The books description says that it can show how students can read expository text, get engaged in research, and write nonfiction that is captivating and full of voice. When I thought about this and compared it to my reservations about teaching nonfiction I realized that there could be a lot of potential in teaching nonfiction to children at an early age. After all, the easiest way to get a student to write about something they enjoy and what can be more beneficial than writing about something in real life that relates to you. A younger student could write a story about their family that is engaging and interesting and full of detail. An older student can write about a role model or someone they admire deeply. When I think about the genre of nonfiction in this way I see that there is a lot more to it than I assumed at first. I would like to learn some of the strategies that this book has to offer so that when I have my classroom I can feel inspired to teach this genre of writing.
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