prose literature

Profiles fifteen commonly studied memoirs, biographies, histories, and other nonfiction works by such authors as William Butler Yeats and Malcolm X, providing summaries, author biographies, historical context, works of criticism, and discussion of themes and style.

"Find out about nonfiction text features, and explore different genres, including historical nonfiction, biography, true adventure stories, how-to books, persuasive writing, and more!"--Publisher.

"Find out what makes great creative nonfiction. By looking at autobiographies, speeches, and historical writing, learn what it is, who writes it, and why people read it. Then follow step-by-step instructions for how to write your own."--Back cover.

Profiles authors of nonfiction books.

The writers discuss prose and nonfiction, with emphasis on essays, narratives, and memoirs, while drawing from their own personal experiences.

Offers guidance to teachers who want to introduce their elementary students to nonfiction writing, discussing the genres of recount, procedural, informational, and persuasive, and including student writing samples, as well as a children's literature bibliography.