Part 1:
From kindergarten through Grade 5, students learn to read and study a wide range of genres. As a classroom teacher, it is important to study state grade level and content area standards to determine the specific content and skills that should be taught in relation to each genre. Additionally, a strong knowledge of genre-specific characteristics is essential in helping teachers select books that are grade appropriate and provide students with a wide range of reading opportunities that are culturally diverse and relevant and promote pluralism and linguistic diversity.
Part 2:
In Grades 6-12, students explore a variety of genres and read informational text. As a classroom teacher, it is important to study state grade level and content area standards to determine the specific content and skills that should be taught in relation to each genre. Additionally, a strong knowledge of genre-specific characteristics is essential in helping teachers select books and reading materials that are grade appropriate and provide students with a wide range of reading opportunities that are culturally diverse and relevant and promote pluralism and linguistic diversity.
As a future teacher, you may work with students in a number of grade ranges using multiple genres of literature.
As a future teacher, you may work with students in a number of grade ranges engaging with multiple genres of literature.
2 resources for each part so it should be a total of 4 resources listed for this.
Genre Comparison Chart
Directions: Using the topic materials and your own research, complete each section of the chart.
Part 1: Children's Literature Genres
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Genre |
Genre Description (In 1-2 sentences summarize the genre and its specific characteristics.) |
Book/Story Examples (List at least two kindergarten to Grade 5 books or stories representative of the genre including the grade level and book/story title. One of the books/stories should be a multicultural selection.) |
State Standards (List one state content area standard that describes the specific content to be taught about the genre/genre characteristics in kindergarten through Grade 5.) |
Activities (In 1-2 sentences summarize one activity that could be implemented with students when studying the genre. Indicate the state standard to which the activity aligns.) |
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Adventure |
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Biography |
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Drama |
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Fantasy |
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Folktales, Fables, and Fairy Tales |
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Narrative |
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Nursery Rhymes |
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Mystery |
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Poetry |
Part 2: Adolescent Literature Genres
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Genre |
Genre Description (In 1-2 sentences summarize the genre and its specific characteristics.) |
Book/Story Examples (List at least two Grades 6-12 books or stories representative of the genre including the grade level and book/story title. One of the books/stories should be a multicultural selection.) |
State Standards (List one state content area standard that describes the specific content to be taught about the genre/genre characteristics in Grades 6-12. |
Activities (In 1-2 sentences summarize one activity that could be implemented with students when studying the genre. Indicate the state standard to which the activity aligns.) |
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Autobiography |
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Graphic Novels |
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Historical and Science Fiction |
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Horror |
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Humor |
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Legends |
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Mythology |
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Narratives |
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Plays |
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Realistic Fiction |
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Short Stories |
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