Which of the following is the best statement about nonfiction and schools?
a. The gap between what students want to read and what schools provide them is widening with adolescents not finding what they want to read in schools.
b. Schools recognize nonfiction as vitally important to young adults' education and provide a wealth of good nonfiction.
c. Schools see nonfiction as being useful in the middle and secondary curriculum but unsuitable for leisure reading or for enjoyment.
d. Young adults prefer fiction over nonfiction yet schools continue to place priority on nonfiction because they hope to improve student achievement.
Question 2
Which of the following statements most aptly describes the best nonfiction books?
a. The best nonfiction books avoid censorship concerns, i.e., they avoid topics such as sex and alcohol/drug use.
b. The best nonfiction books are relatively short, have lower reading levels, and high interest levelsthey are written and published to appeal to less-proficient readers.
c. The best nonfiction books present, interpret, organize and document factual materials with an interesting presentation style.
d. The best nonfiction books are being overlooked due to the lack of respect for the Nonfiction Book Awards.
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