Elementary School Assignment Inspired Eleven Year Old to Write Book Addressing Science Topic
Schools all over the United States are increasingly emphasizing nonfiction as the Common Core standards become essential. The Common Core language arts and literacy standards attempt to correct the fiction/nonfiction imbalance by placing an increased emphasis on reading nonfiction—starting with an equal emphasis on literature and informational text in elementary school. At nearly all grade levels, students are expected to develop research skills across content areas with a strong focus on nonfiction, including literary nonfiction.
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