Check out my review of Alice Oseman's 'Solitaire,' a captivating novel about youth depression, friendships, and mental health.
Exposing students to a wide variety of genres is so important to creating lifelong readers. It helps students begin to identify who they are as readers, including their likes and dislikes. By building genre background
So weve got a bunch of kids, right? They all love different kinds of stories - some are all about adventures, while some cant get enough of those fairy tales.
Here is a quick reference guide on the different types of Reading Genres to use in your classroom. Some ideas on how to use the guide are: Have your students glue it into their Reader's Response Journal as a reference tool. Make it bigger and use it as a poster. Use it as a teaching guide. Like this product? Want to see more incredible items relating to Reading and Writing? Check out my store!!!
The Writer's Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years, so we started this series to help identify them for other writers (along with correction strategies). This week's writing mistake is labeling your book with an inaccurate genre.
Hosting a Book Tasting in your classroom is an amazing way to get your students interested in a variety of book genres.
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So weve got a bunch of kids, right? They all love different kinds of stories - some are all about adventures, while some cant get enough of those fairy tales.
Books set in hotels are a favorite of mine, so I put together a list of the best hotel novels (with a variety of genres) to transport you!
The Sandwich Swap is a story about friendship, acceptance, and keeping an open mind. In this story, two girls learn that their friendship is much stronger than their differences. I want to share some activities you can pair with The Sandwich Swap.
Introducing the Eden series from Life of Fred, a delightful addition to the early reader genre. Just like Fred's beloved stories, these books feature simple graphics and clever humor. You may even spot a cameo appearance by Prof. Schmidt himself! While not phonetic readers, they offer controlled vocabulary that aligns with beginner reading levels. In these books, children will meet Fred as a typical four-year-old and his companion, Kingie the artistic doll. They will explore topics such as colors, travel, counting, and even learn how to make French fries and mashed potatoes. Along the way, they'll also pick up some grammar skills. The best part? The Eden series is part of a larger storyline that begins in Blue and continues through Rain, and potentially beyond. These books are whimsically silly, with illustrations that resemble a mix of a child's drawings and graphic art. They are also reasonably priced for hardback books. If you're already a fan of Fred, you'll love introducing your young reader to his adventures. And if you're new to the series, give it a try as an easy reader option. All books in the Eden series are hardbound and contain 32 pages.
Making Memories: Timeless Knits for Children is a charming collection by Claudia Quintanilla. It includes 25 knits for children — from cardigans, sweaters and two cosy blankets to smaller pieces, like socks and mittens. The majority of patterns are graded from newborns to 10-year-olds and feature various yarns as well as knitting techniques. What about a colourwork pullover, an all-over lace scarf or an embroidered cardigan? The classic knits combined with the dreamy photography and playful illustrations create a children’s knitwear book unlike anything seen in this genre before. Claudia Quintanilla is a yarn shop owner and knitwear designer based in Toronto, Canada. Originally from El Salvador, Claudia found the colder climate of Canada to be the perfect setting for knitting. However, it wasn’t until she stayed at home to care for her young daughter, that she found the rare combination of pleasure, tranquility and passion in knitting.
For every story exists two underlying keys that hook the reader into helplessly wanting more. What are those two keys keeping readers glued to the pages?
There are many ideas for book report projects that are generic and can be adapted to any type of book. This is not the point of these projects. These projects get to the heart of what makes each genre of book unique, both fiction and non-fiction, and design specific projects that highlight those qualities. Each project has been carefully selected to get students to think critically about that specific genre of book and what makes it different from the others. Students will analyze traits found in that particular style of writing and employ them in their execution of the project in some way. These projects align with Common Core as they include both fiction and non-fiction. Student must delve deeper into the text and provide support. Non-Fiction Genres included: Animal Biography Foreign Country How To Magazine Article Sport (2 different projects) U.S. State Fiction Genres included: Newberry Award Fantasy (2 different projects) Historical Fiction Humorous Mystery (2 different projects) Poetry Grade Level: These projects are appropriate to use with students in grades 3 through 8. Since that is a wide range, for each assignment, there is a space for the teacher to fill in the number of pages required for the book that would be appropriate for the class being taught. Teachers could also assign other types of levels to books if they use them in their classrooms, such as AR or Lexile reading levels. Rubrics: Many teachers use rubrics for grading and these have been provided for each project. They can be used to grade the end product, or for students to use as a guideline so that they know what the expectations are for success. The rubrics are designed a little differently than most, as descriptors have only been written for the 1, 3 and 5 on the 5 point scale. This was done to leave the teacher a little “wiggle room”, the 2 and 4 is what is in between in the description and can be left somewhat subjective. Worksheets: Most of these projects can stand alone for the culmination as a reading assignment. A few of them also have an additional worksheet to accompany them, if more information is desired. Teachers can also add an additional writing component to go with any of these projects although at the completion of the project, the teacher can tell if the student understands the material read and additional assignment is not necessary.
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This simple yet detailed reading tracker template has been designed to help you understand three things: how much you’re reading, what types of books you choose, and what your preferences are. It is perfect for anyone curious about their reading or personal library! I created this sheet originally for my own use and continue to do so; my hope was that others might find it useful and enjoyable too! - Dashboard: this page helps you quickly understand your habits with 9 automated charts, each of which change according to whatever dates you specify. - Key: Customize key inputs, like book genre or referrer, so your sheet may reflect your specific reading journey. - Reading List: Log your books here - dropdown options make for easy entry and a beautiful table. Feel free to customize colors to your preferences! - Instructions: a brief outline of how to make the most of this Google Sheets template. Data you can record includes: Genre Type (fiction/nonfiction) Author gender Who recommended this book Year published Pages Reading Status How you rated it (including 1-10 Star Rating) Note that this template is for Google Sheets; it will not work as expected in Microsoft Excel. As such, you will need a Google Sheets account (completely free!) to make use of this template. Lastly, and most importantly, happy reading!
If you want to romance a reader you’re going to have to start speaking their language. Check our these clever pick up lines that will make the book lover in your life swoon.
I asked a class of 7th graders what they looked for when reading. Here are 7 writing mistakes that they notice and will make them stop reading your book.
Introducing the Eden series from Life of Fred, a delightful addition to the early reader genre. Just like Fred's beloved stories, these books feature simple graphics and clever humor. You may even spot a cameo appearance by Prof. Schmidt himself! While not phonetic readers, they offer controlled vocabulary that aligns with beginner reading levels. In these books, children will meet Fred as a typical four-year-old and his companion, Kingie the artistic doll. They will explore topics such as colors, travel, counting, and even learn how to make French fries and mashed potatoes. Along the way, they'll also pick up some grammar skills. The best part? The Eden series is part of a larger storyline that begins in Blue and continues through Rain, and potentially beyond. These books are whimsically silly, with illustrations that resemble a mix of a child's drawings and graphic art. They are also reasonably priced for hardback books. If you're already a fan of Fred, you'll love introducing your young reader to his adventures. And if you're new to the series, give it a try as an easy reader option. All books in the Eden series are hardbound and contain 32 pages.
Narrative Writing Mentor Texts This year our 1st grade team has transitioned to using Mentor Texts to teach and guide students through our writing genres. It’s my first year knee-deep in ment…
Today I have a small printable pack for any kiddos that are aspiring comic book artists, plus some of my favorite how to draw resources. I've included comic templates, speech bubbles and doodads to cut out, and some fun tips for creating your own comic.
Are you looking to switch up your genre reader response activities? Genre crafts are a fresh, engaging and unique way students can visually analyze the elements of each genre. This helps students towards the ultimate goal of reading comprehension and genre knowledge. These hands-on activities require little to no prep, and the only materials needed are just scissors and glue (metal fasteners are needed for the spinner crafts). Most genres come with multiple options for crafts. They can be to respond to any reading passage or novel/text within a genre. For a closer look at the crafts, be sure to take a look at the product preview! 26 GENRES INCLUDED: Realistic Fiction (Phone Slider Craft or Camera Book) Historical Fiction (Scroll Craft or Hour Glass Craft) Science Fiction (Robot Craft or Rocket Ship) Fantasy (Wand Craft, Dragon Spinner or Unicorn Spinner) Horror (Ghost or Bone Scroll Craft) Poetry (Poem in My Pocket Craft) Comedy (“Knock, knock!” Joke Craft, Clown Accordion) Romance (Hugging Heart or Holding Hands Craft) Tragedy (Rain Cloud or Broken Heart Craft) Mystery (Suspects File for one or multiple suspects, Top Secret Clues File, Reading Detective’s Briefcase, or Pause & Predict Evidence File) Adventure (Map Craft or Compass Spinner) Graphic Novel (Graphic Novel Mini Book or Speech Bubble Book) Traditional Literature (Stack of Old Books) Folktale (Speech Bubble Book) Fable (“Moral Compass Rose” Spinner) Fairy Tale (Castle Craft) Legend (Shield & Sword Craft) Tall Tale (Mountain Lifter) Myth (Zeus’s Lightning Bolts Pocket) Drama (Stage Book or Megaphone Craft) Fiction (Fiction Thinking Cap) Nonfiction (Nonfiction Thinking Cap) Literary Nonfiction (Binoculars Craft) Autobiography (Handheld Mirror Spinner or Writing Tab Book) Biography (Mind Puzzle Craft or Writing Tab Book) How To (3D “Steps”) This resource can be found discounted in the Genre Bundle #2, which includes 4 genre response resources, and even further discounted in the Genre Megabundle which includes 10 Genre Resources: Genre Word Wall Genre Clip Chart Genre Library Labels Genre Posters & Anchor Charts Genre Puzzles Genre Bookmarks Genre Digital Reading Response Journal Genre Graphic Organizers Genre Tab Books If you are looking for more and varied reading crafts, these genre crafts are also discounted as part of the Reading Crafts Megabundle!
Learn how to teach making predictions to help your students develop strong reading comprehension skills with these three favorite read alouds.
Looking for questions that will make your book club meeting all the more lively? Here are 80+ options that are suitable for books in any genre you'll love!
This week we're celebrating author-illustrator Abby Hanlon's leading lady DORY FANTASMAGORY, a character who has warmed our hearts over three DORY FANTASMAGORY books (so far!) and taught us to engage our imaginations whenever possible…
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Introducing the Eden series from Life of Fred, a delightful addition to the early reader genre. Just like Fred's beloved stories, these books feature simple graphics and clever humor. You may even spot a cameo appearance by Prof. Schmidt himself! While not phonetic readers, they offer controlled vocabulary that aligns with beginner reading levels. In these books, children will meet Fred as a typical four-year-old and his companion, Kingie the artistic doll. They will explore topics such as colors, travel, counting, and even learn how to make French fries and mashed potatoes. Along the way, they'll also pick up some grammar skills. The best part? The Eden series is part of a larger storyline that begins in Blue and continues through Rain, and potentially beyond. These books are whimsically silly, with illustrations that resemble a mix of a child's drawings and graphic art. They are also reasonably priced for hardback books. If you're already a fan of Fred, you'll love introducing your young reader to his adventures. And if you're new to the series, give it a try as an easy reader option. All books in the Eden series are hardbound and contain 32 pages.
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