Genre Connections: Lessons to Launch Literary and Nonfiction Texts

Genre Connections: Lessons to Launch Literary and Nonfiction Texts

<p><em>"These lessons work. And not just for kids who read well. They also work for kids who struggle in reading, who don't respond to abstract concepts."</em><br /> <strong>-Tanny McGregor</strong></p> <p>Inside, every kid wants to love reading-sometimes they need our help to see it.</p> <p>That's where Tanny McGregor's memorable, sensory-driven lessons come in.</p> <p>"The chapters in this book," she writes, "are a collection of ideas about how to launch genres, how to introduce your students to the personalities of each, and how to build a curiosity and appreciation for what each genre has to offer. Use the seed ideas suggested in this volume with a genre of your choice and see how it grows!"</p> <p><em>Genre Connections</em> makes learning achievable, accessible, and incremental for all readers-including struggling readers. Tanny's lessons use everyday objects, works of art, music, and her much-loved anchor charts to help readers get acquainted with seven commonly taught genres and to discover what makes them unique.</p> <p>Her launching sequences gradually release responsibility for learning about text types, and they can be adapted for any genre. They help readers weave creative, sensory threads into a tapestry of understanding by taking them from a fun introductory object lesson to an immersive experience.</p> <p>Looking for the perfect partner for Tanny's <em>Comprehension Connections</em>? Or for a new way to bring the inner reader out in any student? Let the ideas in <em>Genre Connections</em> inspire you to help your students get to know genres quickly, confidently, and effectively.</p>