Nonfiction Genre Jigsaw Activity
In this activity, students will become experts on a nonfiction genre. Then, they will share their expertise with other students. Suitable for 4-6 graders, this activity is a great introduction to a nonfiction unit. It should take between 2-3 days.
Day 1: Students work in their expert groups to learn about their genre. (This may need to be 2 days, depending on your time)
Day 2: Students meet in their base groups. Experts in each genre will share an example of the genre and information about the genre. You will need to walk around and observe each group to make sure that the experts are able to do this. If you haven’t tried Jigsaw before, some pre-teaching about how to convey information to a group will help.
Day 3: Students work individually or in pairs to take a quiz on the information. (Note: This is a very low-level quiz. In your classroom, you will probably want to follow up wit
h higher level thinking activities related to the genres.) Students also complete a reflection form to reflect on the experience.
genrePages
Title
Explanation
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Before you begin…
Some helpful hints for this activity
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Jigsaw Planning Page
Use this page to create your groups
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Nonfiction Genre Jigsaw Directions
This page gives comprehensive directions to students.
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Expert Sheet
Students will use this page as they work in their expert groups.
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Teaching Tips
Students may not be used to teaching others. This page will help them to think about some important questions and give them some important tips.
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Jigsaw Sheet
On Day 2, students will use this page as they listen to the experts share their information.
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Expert Cards
Copy the cards onto cardstock for each expert group.
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Jigsaw Reflection
This reflection helps you to see how students feel about the jigsaw process
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Nonfiction Genres Quiz
If students are new to Jigsaw, they may not realize their responsibility to learn from their group members. Students may do this quiz individually or in pairs to see if they have learned the material. It’s also helpful to let them use their notes to complete the quiz.

Nonfiction Genre Jigsaw Directions
Your task is to learn about a nonfiction genre. Then, you will share what you have learned with others in your group.
Day 1: Expert Groups
I will become an expert about                            
1. _______Read the Genre Card with your expert group. Remember to take turns!
2. _______Fill in your Expert Sheet.
3. _______With your group, look at the examples of the genre. Choose one to share.
4. _______Read the Teaching Tips page. Work with your group to plan how you will teach about your genre.
Day 2: Base Groups
My Base Group is #                                    
1. Members of your group will take turns teaching others about your genre.
2. When it is your turn to share: Show the group the example that you chose. Explain the information from your Expert Sheet.
3. When it is your turn to listen: Listen as the other group members share information about their genre. Record information on your Jigsaw Sheet.
Expert Sheet
Genre                                   
Purpose of the genre
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Features of the genre
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
What you can learn from this genre
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Teaching Tips
Your task will be to teach other students in your base group about your genre.
Think about:
What is the most important feature of your genre?
What important words will you use to explain your genre?
How will you share your example piece of text?
What might confuse other students about your genre?

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