Fiction Stories in Education

Hannah from Freckle introduces a new feature for fiction stories, highlighting its importance in developing different skills compared to nonfiction. She demonstrates how teachers can navigate the Freckle dashboard to assign fiction stories, filter by genres, and preview stories at various reading levels. The feature allows for adaptive level assignments, ensuring students receive content appropriate to their reading level. Students can also explore fiction stories independently, fostering differentiated learning and engagement based on their interests.

What is one of the main reasons Freckle introduced fiction stories?

• To improve students' math skills

• To help students analyze literature

• To provide more writing prompts

• To replace nonfiction articles

Which genres are available for selection in the Freckle teacher dashboard?

• Nonfiction, documentary, essay, report, and review

• Realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery, science fiction, and fantasy

• Biography, autobiography, poetry, drama, and comedy

• Adventure, romance, thriller, horror, and satire

Why are fiction stories available in fewer reading levels compared to nonfiction articles?

• Nonfiction articles require more comprehension skills

• Fiction stories are thematically geared towards specific ages

• Nonfiction articles are more popular

• Fiction stories are easier to read

What is the purpose of the writing prompts in the fiction stories?

• To test students' math skills

• To replace reading comprehension questions

• To enhance students' writing abilities

• To provide a summary of the story

What is a key feature of the early reader version of fiction stories?

• Multiple writing prompts

• Complex reading comprehension questions

• Audio play along and more pictures

• Longer sentences and no pictures

What feature allows students to read fiction stories at their own level?

• Writing prompts

• Adaptive level assignment

• Audio play along

• Teacher dashboard

How can students explore their interests in fiction stories?

• By reading stories assigned by their teacher

• By exploring different genres like science fiction and mystery

• By choosing stories from a list of recommended readings

• By selecting stories based on their favorite authors

How does the adaptive level feature benefit students?

• It provides stories that match each student's reading level

• It offers additional writing prompts

• It assigns the same story to all students

• It allows students to skip reading comprehension questions

What is a benefit of allowing students to choose their own fiction stories?

• It differentiates learning and increases engagement

• It encourages students to read at a higher level

• It reduces the teacher's workload

• It limits the variety of stories available

What can teachers do if they have feedback on the fiction stories feature?

• Contact support at Freckle

• Write a review on the app store

• Discuss with other teachers

• Submit a feedback form in the dashboard