Genre Studies

How to Choose the Best Mystery Novels for Fourth Graders

May 7, 2017

English Language Arts, Genre Studies, Mystery

Wondering how to choose the best mystery novels for fourth graders? When making the choice for your class, look for books with clear clues, suspects, red herrings – and, of…

Martin Luther King Resources – ELA Activities You’ll Love

December 29, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Biography, English Language Arts, Genre Studies

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Martin Luther King resources are here! Engage your fourth, fifth, or sixth grade students with text, activities, video, audio, and crafts. (more…)

How to Write Fables – Beginning Narrative Writing

August 28, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Fables, Genre Studies, Narrative Writing, Writing

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Teach how to write fables first! Begin your narrative writing unit with these classic tales. Kids choose a moral, think of a situation that will teach it, and develop animal…

Teaching Biography Genre Study – Sensational Ideas for You

April 23, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Biography, English Language Arts, Genre Studies

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Teaching a biography genre study? Check out these ideas. No more boring book reports. Instead, bring biographies to life! Create an inviting learning center where students explore short biographies. Help kids select…

Teaching Historical Fiction? Unlock Reading-Writing Connections

April 16, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Genre Studies

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Teaching historical fiction? Launch your genre study with short, age-appropriate reading passages. Analyze and discuss characters, settings, dialogue, language, and plot. Then ask kids to write their own stories using…

Teaching Realistic Fiction – Genre Study That’s Proven with Kids

April 8, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Genre Studies

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Teaching realistic fiction genre study? Take three steps. (1) Start with the elements. (2) Read short stories. This gets kids hooked! (3) Ask them to write their own narrative pieces. (more…)

Teaching Mythology – Genre Study with Fascinating Greek Myths

April 2, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Genre Studies, Mythology

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Teaching mythology genre studies? Elementary and middle school students just can’t get enough of it. Why? Magnificent monsters. Superhuman strength. Incredible acts. Rev up your Greek myth unit with these…

9 Easy Ways to Boost Achievement When Teaching Fables

March 23, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Fables, Genre Studies

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Who doesn’t enjoy teaching fables? Kids [and their teachers] love these short, entertaining stories. You can also use fables to teach the standards. They’re great for summarizing, theme, and even that pesky multimedia…

Genre Studies

How to Choose the Best Mystery Novels for Fourth Graders

Martin Luther King Resources – ELA Activities You’ll Love

How to Write Fables – Beginning Narrative Writing

Teaching Biography Genre Study – Sensational Ideas for You

Teaching Historical Fiction? Unlock Reading-Writing Connections

Teaching Realistic Fiction – Genre Study That’s Proven with Kids

Teaching Mythology – Genre Study with Fascinating Greek Myths

9 Easy Ways to Boost Achievement When Teaching Fables

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