Re: [LM_NET] TAR: using picture books to teach genres

[Lisa Hunt <lisa3moon@YAHOO.COM>]

I have developed a program for my school.  This is the first year we will be 
Traveling through Genres.  I have designated one genre for library feature each 
month.  My assistant and library volunteers began looking at our titles and 
exploring their characteristics because I want picture books each month as well as 
chapter format.  Regarding realistic we decided that characters must be human.  
Arthur is an animal doing "people" things and that isn't realistic.   The Caldecott 
Honor book, The Stray Dog, is an example of picture book realistic fiction.  
 
Lisa Hunt, NBCT 2005
School Library Media Specialist
Apple Creek Elementary
Moore, OK
lisa3moon@yahoo.com 



----- Original Message ----
From: Melissa Byrd <mbyrd3@GMAIL.COM>
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:42:20 PM
Subject: TAR: using picture books to teach genres

Dear LM_Netters,
I would like start a unit on genres (realistic fiction, historical fiction,
fantasy, science fiction, mystery) with my 4th and 5th graders and would
like to read a picture book as an example of the genre then follow up with
booktalks on chapter books of the genre.  I know examples of chapter books
and can find lists of those for each particular genre.  However, I am having
trouble coming up with picture books as an example of a genre.

Thus far, I've thought of these:
*Realistic fiction:*  *Thank You Mr. Falker*

*Historical fiction:*  picture book versions of *Little House on the
Prairie, Pink and Say, Goin' Someplace Special, Henry's Freedom Box*

*Science fiction:* * Hedgie Blasts Off? , Commander Toad books, Zathura*
**
*Fantasy:  **Jumanji? *(would like to have some high fantasy picture books
but can't think of any)

*Mystery:* *The Missing Mitten Mystery, Mysteries of Harris Burdick, Piggins
*
**
I've searched the archives, internet, and Titlewave without much luck so I'm
turning to this wonderful list for help.  Would you please send
suggestions?  I will post a HIT if there's interest.  Thanks in advance for
your help.

Melissa

-- 
Melissa Byrd, Librarian/Media Specialist
Jacksboro Elementary
Jacksboro, TN
mbyrd3@gmail.com

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