Name that Genre
An account of someone’s life written by another person.
Biography
The boys bike was stolen.
boy's
man: woman:: boy: ______
girl
Words near a picture or photograph that help the reader better understand it.
Caption
Who does Mrs. Stinchon share a classroom with?
Mrs. Underwood
Stories that are made up and include ideas that could not happen in real life, often involving magical or supernatural elements, such as talking animals.
Fantasy
The farmers cows ate hay.
farmer's
boring: interesting:: new: ______
old
Similar to a dictionary; helps the reader define words from the book; often located at the back of the book
glossary
What does Mr. Stinchon do for a job?
Teacher
Stories that are made up but could very well happen in real life. These stories often take place in settings familiar to your child — like schools — which makes them more relatable.
Realistic Fiction
The three girls jackets were left on the floor.
girls'
citrus: lemon:: condiment:
Ketchup, mustard, or mayo
helps the reader understand where something is in the world
map
What is the name of Mrs. Stinchon's assistant teacher?
Mrs. Strickler
Stories that didn’t really happen, but are based on events in history. They're perfect for kids who love to explore the past, and are often full of big adventures.
Historical Fiction
Mr. Smith wished that the childrens scores on the test were better.
children's
duck: duckling:: pig: ______
piglet
helps the reader identify key topics in the book in the order they are presented
hint: appears toward the front of the book
table of contents
Daily Double: What is in the frame hanging on the wall in Mrs. Stinchon's room?
Picture of her dog
Lola
An account of someone’s life written by that person.
Autobiography
The turkeys feathers were plucked before cooking.
turkey's
ounce: weight:: degree: ________
temperature
a picture that explains how something works
diagram
What are Mrs. Stinchon's children's names?
Cailin and Connor