Description

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What is a Fact File? 

A Fact File is a student-generated resource used to record and store information about a particular topic, using the guidance of the templates included within. Each template is pasted into a file folder to help students organize and collect information about a given topic. Fact Files are a great addition to your current non-fiction studies! {Be sure to check out the preview for a sample Fact File!}

Each Fact File contains the following elements to help guide the student’s exploration and study of a particular topic:

– What do you know about.. web (complete before study formally begins)

– Questions I Have About.. template (complete before and during study)

– Fact Cards + Fact Card Pocket

– Sticky Note Spot 

– Vocabulary Envelope

– Directed List space

– Diagram drawing spot

– Collection Pocket

The December Fact File set includes templates for studying: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Reindeer, and Needs/Wants.  I also included a *fun* Fact File for Santa Claus!  It is slightly different from the other templates, as it includes opportunities to write a letter to Santa (in place of vocabulary words) and a place to draw/write directions to the child’s house (in place of a collection pocket).  

Please Note: This is not a lesson plan and does not include activities, lessons, or book suggestions for completing the Fact File.

Looking for other fun things to do in February?  Check out these resources!

Teaching predictions with The Sweetheart Snatcher

Valentine-themed Math Centers

Mini Valentine’s Day Literacy Unit