1. Genre Match Identifying Different Genres of Reading/Writing Primary Reading/Writing CCS LA 1/2.W.3 Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. CCS R 1.RL.5 Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information. CCS R 2.RL.5 Describe overall structure of a story. Complete a focus lesson with students, using the anchor charts, before using this activity in stations. Make connections between reading and writing. Practice identifying different types of literature using books and stories that you have read so far this year. What’s included: □ Task Card in WORD (click on slide to open in WORD for editing OR open the separate TASK CARD DOC on the website) □ Anchor Charts □ Student Activity Sheet (1 per student) □ Writing Rubric (2 per page) □ Technology Connection: http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/grammar/noun/balloon_game/ □ Materials Needed: Story/book currently being read in class. Copyright © 2013 Innovative Educational Programs. Reproduction rights granted to CHILD Teachers and permitted only for use as instructional material. www.ieponline.com

3. Genres A type of book or writing that shares certain qualities and characteristics. © Innovative Educational Programs

4. Fiction A made up story with the following elements: Characters Setting Plot © Innovative Educational Programs

5. Non-Fiction A real or factual story with the following elements: Facts and details Definitions and explanations Key words and phrases © Innovative Educational Programs

6. Fantasy A make-believe story with the following elements: magic extraordinary events, things and people © Innovative Educational Programs

7. mystery A story with a puzzling problem or crime and clues within the story to solve the mystery. © Innovative Educational Programs

8. biography A true story with facts about a person’s life. © Innovative Educational Programs

9. Fiction A made up story with the following elements: Characters Setting Plot © Innovative Educational Programs

10. Non-Fiction A real or factual story with the following elements: Facts and details Definitions and explanations Key words and phrases © Innovative Educational Programs

11. Fantasy A make-believe story with the following elements: magic extraordinary events, things and people © Innovative Educational Programs

12. mystery A story with a puzzling problem or crime and clues within the story to solve the mystery. © Innovative Educational Programs

13. biography A true story with facts about a person’s life. © Innovative Educational Programs