Over 80% of the texts we encounter or create daily are non-fiction. It is essential that students develop the skills with which to make and convey meaning using non-fiction texts of all types. In this webcast you will see how teachers create environments that value talk and interaction, flexible groupings, active engagement, and collaborative learning.

Viewer's guide in DVD case. Viewer's guide and LNS monograph available under Additional Info tag.

Segment 1. Persuasive writing / Connie Wright (Grades 5 and 6 ; 18 min.) -- Segment 2. The Power of non-fiction writing / Douglas Reeves (5 min.) -- Segment 3. Report writing / Bridget Scime (Grade 4 ; 22 min.) -- Segment 4. Learning for tomorrow's world / Richard Worzel (2.5 min.) -- Segment 5. Media writing / Dan Grant (grade 5 ; 11 min.) -- Segment 6. Advertisement writing / Royan Lee (grade 5 ; 17 min.) -- Segment 7. Word study / Ruth McQuirter Scott (4.5 min.).