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Genre

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Primary Resources: Other Story Genre e.g. Science Fiction, Imaginary Worlds, Adventure & Mystery - this link leads to a number of activities, geared broadly to different year groups. Scroll down to find the key to the various symbols used (left-hand side of screen). Includes useful PowerPoints.

Note: If you are directed to the homepage by this link, go to English > Text Level Fiction > Other Story Genre
 


 
Teaching Genre [Ppt file] A PowerPoint presentation for explaining genre. Suitable from P6/7 to S1/2. This is a download from www.abernet.org.uk The author is Iona McPherson

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Power Readers This website highlights some of the best books published recently for young people aged 11-14. The books have been arranged by genre

 

Adventure
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Genre Poster - Action/Adventure [Word] Word document poster showing an overview of the adventure genre. From Louise Ballantyne and GCC.
 


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Primary Resources: Adventure & Mystery Look for the Adventure & Mystery box. Includes useful PowerPoints.

Note: If you are directed to the homepage by this link, go to English > Text Level Fiction > Other Story Genre
 

 

Crime and Mystery
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Genre Poster - Crime [Word] Word document poster showing an overview of the crime genre. From Louise Ballantyne and GCC.
 


 
Mystery Cube Mystery Cube - Use this tool to help your students sort out the clues in their favourite mysteries or develop outlines for their own stories. The Mystery Cube helps students identify mystery elements, practice using vocabulary from this popular genre, and sort and summarize information. For ideas of how to use this tool outside the classroom, see Tips for Using Mystery Cube [PDF]

 

Fairy Tale
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Genre Poster - Fairy Tale [Word] Word document poster showing an overview of the fairy tale genre. From Louise Ballantyne and GCC.
 

 

Ghost
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Genre Poster - Ghost [Word] Word document poster showing an overview of the adventure genre. From Louise Ballantyne and GCC.
 

 

Science Fiction
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Genre Poster - Science Fiction [Word] Word document poster showing an overview of the adventure genre. From Louise Ballantyne and GCC.
 


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Primary Resources: Science Fiction Look for the Science Fiction box. Includes useful PowerPoints.

Note: If you are directed to the homepage by this link, go to English > Text Level Fiction > Other Story Genre
 

 

 

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