Teaching about genres? Use these examples as mini lessons or practice for identifying genres.

1. Scan the QR codes on the the card.
2. Listen and learn directly from authors. Reflect and respond.

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Genre Sleuth: K-12: Set A

Set A Printable card (PDF)

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:

1. Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper (realistic fiction) | Meet-the-Author Recording
2. Journey by Aaron Becker (fantasy/science fiction) | Meet-the-Author Recording
3. We Are the Ship by Kadir Nelson (nonfiction) | Meet-the-Author Recording
4. Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson (sports) | Meet-the-Author Recording

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Genre Sleuth: K-12: Set B

Set B Printable card (PDF)

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:

1. Martin's Big Words by Bryan Collier (biography) | Meet-the-Illustrator Recording
2. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo (fairy tale /folklore) | Audiobook Excerpt
3. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (historical fiction) | Meet-the-Author Recording
4. Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper (realistic fiction) | Meet-the-Author Recording

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Print Set A and B on the Same Page (PDF)