First graders are becoming experts in non-fiction topics. We are diving deep into informational books during both reading and writing. Students are learning a variety of comprehension tools to help them navigate the complexities of this genre. This week, we've been having "tea parties" where first graders converse with peers and have conversations about what they've been learning in their books. First graders are beginning to enter the stage of reading to learn and are loving choosing topics of interest from the real world.