Here is what I recieved thank you to everyone how replied!!!
www.proteacher.com
Teaching Genre by Tara McCarthy
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/scimathlit/genres.html
gives a brief description
The attached is something I developed for my Children's Lit. class at
the University of Texas at Austin. Hope it helps.
Shirley Lukenbill, Librarian
512-428-3410
Wells Branch Elementary School
Round Rock Independent School District
14650 Merrilltown Drive
Austin, TX 78728
Cathy Jo,
If you get some responses could you please email me the URLS?
Here's some that I have come across.
Pat
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/myths.htm
http://www.cln.org/themes/fairytales.html
http://www.poetryteachers.com/
http://www.mysterynet.com/learn/lessonplans/
http://childrensbooks.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fteacher.scholastic.com%2Flessonrepro%2Flessonplans%2Finstructor%2Fsocial1.htm
When I teach genre (usually 4th grade) I have the kids tell me the
characteristics of different genres. We make a list of them (ones that
I use are fiction
genres: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, sport/adventure, historical
fiction, realistic fiction) and I write the characteristics on the
overhead as they
give them to me. Then I give each table 6 books and 6 sticky notes. One
person
writes each genre name on a sticky note. We talk about the two places
you can
look to find out about a book (front flap and back cover). Then I give
the
students time to decide which genre sticky note goes with which book.
They have
an example of each. Then we go around the room and I ask them to show
me their
"science fiction" and give me the clues that it was that genre.
I also try to print a bookmark with all the titles we used in that
lesson
because they usually ask for them later.
Mia Beesley
Library Media Specialist
Edward White Elementary
Eldridge, IA
Cathy,
I posted this to LM_NET a few years ago.
Marsha Filipiak
Instructional Media and Technology Coordinator
Roseville (MN) Area Schools
Following the last suggestion, I scoured our stacks and consulted
Children & Books, 9th ed. By Zena Sutherland, 1997. Addison-Wesley.
0-673-99733-2. The following are the genres and definitions I will
use
until something better comes along. They are based on the information
in the Sutherland book, with some adaptations of my own.
Picture Books - stories built around one or two themes; illustrations
are an integral part of the storytelling
Folklore, Fairy Tales & Tall Tales - stories of challenge and
achievement of rigorous tasks to survive over strong obstacles;
kindness
and goodness triumph over evil when backed by wisdom, wit and courage.
Such tales contribute to one's social conscience. Are a "mirror" of a
group of folk, showing their reactions to their world by bringing to
light wisdom, emotions and beliefs. Come out of human traditions of
story telling; pass along values of the group.
Fables, Myths and Epics - have quality of universality; may contain
complex symbolism under a stories of drama, courage, & high deeds.
A fable tells a specific story so readers understand and remember a
moral lesson.
Myths are more complicated, tied to sacred beliefs, and explain
realities of life. Myths might explain why things occur in nature
(porquoi tales) or tell of interactions among and with gods.
Epics are tales of human heroes who often emerge as legendary
characters
who have accomplished memorable feats.
Fantasy - stories with magic and/or supernatural happenings that
present
a totally different reality. There is a self-contained logic that
works
within the story even though it concerns things that cannot really
happen or creatures who do not exist.
Science Fiction - stories that take a scientific principle and add
imagination. Often a vehicle to comment on what science might create,
willingly or unwillingly.
Poetry - poems use rhyme, rhythm and evocative words to give inward
vision and understanding of feelings and experiences. Words used in a
musical way.
Realistic Fiction - stories of modern life with characters who
encounter
present-day dilemmas, problems and difficulties; these stories can
broaden readers' social understanding and empathy for others.
Subdivisions within this genre include Stories about minority groups,
stories set in other countries, humorous fiction, family fiction,
school
or peer-group Stories, animal stories, sports stories, mystery and
adventure.
Historical Fiction - stories that give readers a historically accurate
portrayal of life in a past time period via an exciting plot, vivid
characters and a strong sense of place and time.
Biography & Autobiography - nonfiction stories of the lives of
individuals. Qualities needed include authenticity, objectivity,
documentation, and details.
Informational Books - nonfiction books written by credible authors to
provide facts about any of the various subjects of interest to or
needed
by readers. Watch for accuracy, timeliness, organization and scope,
format, author's credentials. Common topics are biological sciences,
physical sciences, social sciences, religion, the arts, activities and
experiments.
Marsha Filipiak
Elementary Librarian
Cairo (Egypt) American College
filipiak@intouch.com
Hi Cathy,
My favorite book is Genres of Literature: An Elementary Exploration
of
the World of Books, Grades 2-5 by Kelly Speer Hatfield
Instructional Fair/TS Denison c2001
ISBN 0-7424-0181-2
http://www.instructionalfair.com
$9.99
Check out my Books in Bloom: A Garden of Genres page for helpful
definitions, etc.
http://www.websterschools.org/classrooms/state_library/genres.html
~Marie
Not saying it's good, but here's a power point I created for this
purpose. Feel free to edit as you wish.
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Sara Harris
Media Specialist
Daniell Middle School
(770) 528-6520
Cathy Jo Klein, Librarian
Robeson Elementary Center
801 White Bear Rd.
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610)582-9583
cklein@twinval.K12.pa.us
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