Genre

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Emma Alcock: St John the Apostle PS

What genre is it.pdf

Emma says: I've been reading a chapter from a different book each week and students tick off the criteria they think matches the chapter. We then have a discussion about what genre they think the book is, and then give reasons for their answer. It's been a very interesting exercise!

Teaching about genre

Activity guide to Joe Bright and the Seven Genre Dudes

The Ultimate Guide to Implementing an Independent Literary Genres Program

A clever visual for memorable lessons, Grades 3-5 2017 [US site]

Folktales from around the world. Includes sections on fairy tales and fables. 2020 [Bulgarian site]

Genre Characteristics Chart

Extensive downloadable resources in links

2004 [US site]

Frozen 2.

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Harry Potter trailers as the movie genres: horror, drama, thriller, film noir, sports, romcom, Disney

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Staying Cool in the Library

This introduction to fiction genres helps young readers to understand the characteristics of historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery and folktales. Through pictures, examples, and review, students will learn how to identify and use genres.