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Which subject	Reading
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Non fiction
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Engaging Start to a Non-Fiction Reading Lesson for Grade 6

Introduction: The Power of Non-Fiction

Welcome to today’s reading lesson, where we’ll dive into the fascinating world of non-fiction! But before we get started, let’s ignite our curiosity with a little twist.

Hook: The Mystery Box Challenge

What You’ll Need:

• A mystery box (or a large bag)
• A selection of non-fiction objects or images (e.g., a globe, a plant, a scientific tool, photographs of historical figures, or even printed articles)

How It Works:

1. Present the Mystery Box: Place the mystery box at the front of the classroom. Let the students know that inside are items related to today’s lesson topic.

2. Preview and Predict: Ask the students to stand in a circle around the box. Without opening it, encourage them to predict what could be inside based on hints you provide. You might say things like, "These items help us learn about our world," or "They are all connected to true stories."

3. Choose a Leader: Pick a student to come up and draw one item from the box. Once it’s revealed, allow the class a moment to observe it closely.

4. Discussion: Facilitate a brief discussion around the item. Ask questions like:

   • What do you think this item tells us about the real world?
   • Can you guess what type of non-fiction reading we might explore that relates to this item?

5. Transition to Non-Fiction Text: Explain that just like the item they chose, non-fiction texts help us understand and learn about real-life situations, facts, and figures. Today, we’ll be reading a selection that ties together all the topics sparked from our mystery box.

Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will understand the characteristics of non-fiction texts and be able to identify and describe the main idea and supporting details from our reading selection.

Ready to Explore?

Let’s get reading and uncover more amazing facts about our world!