Children greatly benefit from reading both fiction and nonfiction books.  In this class, first we will talk about the characteristics of each type of book.  Next, I will read two books about Sharks: Smiley Shark by Ruth Galloway and National Geographic Kids Sharks by Anne Schreiber.  We will then have a discussion about which type of book each of these is.  We will also have an opportunity to talk about sharks.  Students will have the opportunity to share but participation in conversation is...