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Which subjectReading
What age groupYear or Grade 5
What topicFavourite genre
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Exploring Your Favourite Genre: A Reading Adventure!

Introduction

Hello, young readers! Today, we're going to embark on an exciting journey into the world of books, where we’ll uncover the secrets of our favourite genres. Genres are like different paths in a magical forest of stories; each path leads us to new adventures, fascinating characters, and thrilling plots!

Warm-Up Activity: Genre Treasure Hunt

What You’ll Need:

Steps:

  1. Genre Brainstorm: Take a moment to think about the books you've read or the stories you've enjoyed. Can you name a few genres? Here are some popular ones to help you:

    • Fantasy
    • Mystery
    • Adventure
    • Science Fiction
    • Historical Fiction
    • Non-Fiction
  2. Treasure Map: On your piece of paper, draw a simple treasure map with different paths leading to various genres. Each path represents a genre you love or want to explore.

  3. Share Your Map: Turn to your partner and share your treasure maps! Explain why you enjoy the genres you've chosen and share one book from each genre that you love or are excited to read.

Transition to the Lesson

Now that we've discovered our own genre treasures, let’s dive deeper into understanding what makes each genre special. We’ll explore our favourite genres today and learn how they influence the stories we read. Are you ready to jump into the adventure of reading? Let’s go!

Reflection

Take a moment to reflect on your treasure map. Which genre do you think will lead you to your next great read? Let's find out together!