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Activities: Genre Sleuth K-12
Teaching about genres? Use these examples as mini lessons or practice for identifying genres.
- Scan the QR codes on the the card.
- Listen and learn directly from authors. Reflect and respond.
Genre Sleuth: K-12: Set A
What genre is this book? Use clues from the resource to discover the answer.
a. Nonfiction b. Sports
c. Fantasy d. Realistic fiction
Answer Key: 1(d), 2(c), 3(a), 4(b)
Resources:
- Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper (realistic fiction) | Meet-the-Author Recording
- Journey by Aaron Becker (fantasy/science fiction) | Meet-the-Author Recording
- We Are the Ship by Kadir Nelson (nonfiction) | Meet-the-Author Recording
- Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson (sports) | Meet-the-Author Recording
Genre Sleuth: K-12: Set B
What genre is this book? Use clues from the resource to discover the answer.
a. Realistic fiction b. Fairy tale/folklore
c. Historical fiction d. Biography
Answer Key: 1(d), 2(b), 3(c), 4(a)
Resources:
- Martin's Big Words by Bryan Collier (biography) | Meet-the-Illustrator Recording
- The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo (fairy tale /folklore) | Audiobook Excerpt
- Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (historical fiction) | Meet-the-Author Recording
- Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper (realistic fiction) | Meet-the-Author Recording
