capitalize on children’s interest and lead them to be
more purposeful and active readers” (p. 411).
outside of their own realm and expands horizons”
(Harvey, 1998, p. 87).
Benefits of Integrating Nonfiction in Early
Elementary
Exposing students to nonfiction at an early age
will not only teach students how to best process
informational texts they encounter, but can also help
students construct background knowledge and
strengthen vocabulary, prepare them for what lies
ahead in their schooling, provide support during
standardized test taking, improve writing skills, and
has the power to motivate and captivate.
To prepare for later schooling
Sanacore and Palumbo (2009) discuss a
phenomenon that occurs in the f