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Welcome To 6th-Grade English Class
Get To Know Your Teacher Miss. Nieves
My name is Fabiola Monic Nieves López, and I was born on May 19, 2004, in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. However, I grew up in the town of Aguada, where I spent most of my childhood. From an early age, I developed a love for learning, which led me to pursue an education that would shape my future.I began my academic journey at Manuel Morales Feliciano Bilingual Elementary School and later attended Aquilino Caban School for middle school. I enrolled at Dr.Pedro Perea Fajardo Vocational School in high school, where I initially studied nursing.
At the time, I thought I wanted to enter the medical field, but as I progressed through my studies, I realized my true passion was elsewhere. One of my biggest hobbies is drawing, particularly anime-style art, which I have been passionate about since 2016. Art allows me to express my creativity and has been a significant part of my life. Interestingly, I never imagined becoming a teacher when I was younger. I thought teaching was too difficult, and I didn't see myself working with kids. However, life had different plans for me.
After high school, I decided to follow my passion for education and enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla, where I am currently pursuing a degree in English education. Throughout my studies, I have discovered how much I love helping students learn and grow. Teaching allows me to inspire others, just as my teachers once inspired me. It brings me joy to see students succeed, knowing that I played a role in their journey goal as an educator is to make learning engaging, meaningful, and accessible for all students. I believe that education is a powerful tool that shapes the future, and I am excited to be part of that process. This is my journey, and I look forward to all the experiences that lie ahead.
Present Yourself With Your Teacher
Fiction vs. Non-Fiction
In this class, we will learn about two kinds of writing: fiction and nonfiction. Fiction is made-up stories, like fairy tales or adventures. Nonfiction is writing about real things, like facts and true events. You will get to write both kinds and see how they are different and fun in their own ways! We’ll use fun tools like StrawPoll to vote and comment with your classmates, Kahoot! to make learning more entertaining, and Padlet to share your work and interact with others. At the end, you’ll write a short reflection to share which one you liked the most and why!
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
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Tell the difference between fiction and nonfiction.
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Write your own fiction or nonfiction stories.
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Share what you liked best and what you learned.
Students will vote in a quick online poll and comment, answering, "Which do you find more interesting: fiction or nonfiction?"
Instructional Materials
Activities
Assignments
Teacher’s Page
Description of Teacher’s Work:
This lesson was designed from the curricular map to help 6th-grade students understand and apply the differences between fiction and nonfiction through fun, interactive writing activities. I created and selected all materials used, ensuring the content supports critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and self-reflection.
Materials and Digital Tools Used:
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Canva (Presentation): I created the presentation for the students' learning process.
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Canva (Venn Diagram): I created a Venn diagram for students to compare the traits of fiction and nonfiction.
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Microsoft Word Worksheets: I created all the worksheets for students to
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Padlet: Used for students to share and compare sentences from their writing.
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Kahoot!: I designed it to help students review and reinforce their learning.
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Google Forms: I made it to collect students' responses in real time, for quick assessment digitally
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Reflection Handout: I created a handout with simple prompts to guide students in reflecting on their learning experience.
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YouTube Video: Mind Blooming. “Fiction and Non-Fiction | English for Kids | Mind Blooming.” YouTube, 28 Oct. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrUPneyZNf0.
Teaching Activities Designed:
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Canva Venn diagram for visual comparison.
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Writing task to create either a fiction or nonfiction version of a story prompt.
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Padlet post to compare sentence styles.
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Final reflection to support retention and personal connection to the lesson.
Teacher’s Rights and Permissions:
I created all instructional materials, handouts, and activity ideas for classroom use. The resources are:
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Intended for educational purposes only.
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May be shared with colleagues for non-commercial use.
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Cannot be published or reproduced for profit without permission.
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All student-generated content remains the property of the student and will be handled respectfully and privately within classroom guidelines.
