Selection 1: Nonfiction 3-2-1

In this activity, you will use some of the FCPS databases or online news agencies to find an interesting nonfiction article. Your teacher may also assign an article for you to use.

As you read, fill out the following graphic organizer to help you better understand the text.

Step 1: Your first goal is to find an article in an online database on a topic that is interesting to you.

To do this, first go to the following link to find a database: http://www.fcps.edu/is/libraryservices/onlinedatabases.shtml
Browse through the subjects to find a topic you’re interested in, or click on one on the right.  The username for databases is fairfax, and the password is fairfax.

Step 2: Browse through the articles until you find an interesting one to read or use the search function to see what articles the database might have on your topic.

Step 3: Once you have found an article, respond to it by following the directions in the chart below.

NOTE: Submit your answers to the questions below on the Day's Assignment Sheet.

What is the title of your article? Author: Why did you choose to read this article? What made it seem interesting to you? From which database or website did you find your article? 1. 2. What are three new things you learned from this article? 1. 2. 3. What are two interesting facts from this article? 1. 2. What is one question you still have after reading this article? Link to FCPS LIS Databases