Types of Stories and Their Authors
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about different kinds of stories and writing.
- Talk about books you’ve read and liked.
- Read a short story and talk about it.
- Listen to an author talk about their book.
- Write a review of a book you’ve read.
Key Words:
- Story/Novel: A long story about people and what happens to them.
- Poem: A short piece of writing with special sounds and meanings.
- Play: A story written to be performed by actors.
- Genre: Different types of stories or writing (like mystery, romance, or science fiction).
- Author: The person who writes a story, poem, or play.
Let’s Talk About It!
- What’s your favorite kind of story? (Mystery, adventure, love stories?)
- Have you read any books in English? What were they about?
- Can you name some famous authors?
Let’s Read a Short Story!
In a small town, there lived an old man named Mr. Albert. He loved to write poems, but he never showed them to anyone. One day, a young girl named Ellie asked him why. Mr. Albert explained that he wrote poems for himself, because he loved doing it.
Questions About the Story:
- What did Mr. Albert love to do?
- Did he share his poems with others?
- What can we learn from Mr. Albert?
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short clip of an author talking about why they write.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a book lover. Tell your partner about a book you recently read. What was it about? Did you like it? Why or why not?
Homework:
Think of a book, poem, or play you’ve read or seen. Write a short review (3-5 sentences). Tell what you liked or didn’t like about it.
Extra Fun:
If you can, go to the library or bookstore. Find a book in a genre you like and read the first few pages. Is it interesting?
