Most Essential - Identify the genre, purpose, intended audience and features of various viewed texts

such as movie clip, trailer, newsflash, internet-based program, documentary, video

Flexible Assessment Activities (FAA) - Compose short story of your own, you can use any genre that you
learned

Topic: Genre of Literature

Day 1: Introduction to Genres

Objective: Introduce students to different genres of literature and their characteristics.

Begin the lesson by defining the term "genre" and explaining its significance in literature.

Discuss the main genres of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and biography.

Present examples of each genre and ask students to identify their characteristics and features.

Engage students in a group activity where they categorize different books or excerpts into the
appropriate genres.

Recap the lesson and assign a short homework task for students to identify the genre of a book they are
currently reading.

Day 2: Exploring Fiction Genres

Objective: Develop an understanding of different fiction genres and their features.

Review the concept of genres briefly from the previous lesson.

Introduce popular fiction genres, such as mystery, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, and realistic
fiction.

Show short movie clips or trailers from films based on different fiction genres, discussing their features
and intended audience.

Engage students in a group activity where they analyze the features and elements of a specific fiction
genre.

Assign a homework task where students write a short paragraph describing the genre, purpose, and
intended audience of a fiction book they recently read.

Day 3: Exploring Non-Fiction Genres

Objective: Explore different non-fiction genres and their characteristics.

Begin by reviewing the concept of genres from the previous lessons.

Introduce various non-fiction genres, such as biography, autobiography, memoir, informational texts,
news articles, and documentaries.

Show examples of newsflashes or internet-based programs that belong to different non-fiction genres,
discussing their features and intended audience.

Engage students in a group activity where they analyze the features and elements of a specific non-
fiction genre.

Assign a homework task where students write a short paragraph describing the genre, purpose, and
intended audience of a non-fiction book or article they recently read.

Day 4: Poetry and Drama

Objective: Examine the genres of poetry and drama and their unique features.

Begin the lesson by briefly reviewing the concept of genres.

Introduce the genres of poetry and drama, discussing their characteristics, structure, and intended
audience.

Show examples of poetry readings or performances of dramatic scenes, highlighting the features and
elements of each genre.

Engage students in a group activity where they analyze a poem or a short dramatic scene and identify its
genre, purpose, and intended audience.

Assign a homework task where students write a short poem or a scene from a play, focusing on the
specific features of the genre they choose.

Day 5: Reviewing Genres

Objective: Review and reinforce the understanding of different genres of literature.

Conduct a brief review of the genres covered in the previous lessons.

Provide students with a worksheet or an interactive online quiz where they identify the genre, purpose,
and intended audience of various texts.

Discuss the answers as a class and clarify any misconceptions.

Engage students in a group discussion where they compare and contrast two different genres of
literature, considering their features and intended audience.

Assign a reflective writing task where students summarize their understanding of genres and their
importance in literature.
Day 6: Guest Speaker or Field Trip (continued)

Objective: Provide a real-world perspective on genres through a guest speaker or a field trip.

Arrange for a guest speaker, such as a local author, librarian, or filmmaker, to discuss their work and the
importance of genres in their respective fields. Alternatively, plan a field trip to a library, bookstore, or a
local theater or cinema.

Before the guest speaker's arrival or the field trip, prepare a set of questions for the students to ask
about genres, their purpose, and their impact on different forms of literature or media.

During the session or field trip, encourage students to actively engage with the speaker or explore
different genres firsthand.

After the session or field trip, have a reflective discussion as a class, allowing students to share their
insights and experiences related to genres.

Assign a follow-up task where students write a short reflection on the guest speaker session or field trip,
emphasizing what they learned about genres and how it relates to their own reading or viewing
preferences.

Day 7: Culminating Activity

Objective: Apply knowledge of genres and their features in a creative project.

Review the key concepts and learnings from the previous lessons on genres.

Explain the culminating activity: Students will create a multimedia presentation or video project where
they identify and analyze the genre, purpose, intended audience, and features of various viewed texts.

Provide guidelines and resources for students to select a variety of texts such as movie clips, trailers,
newsflashes, internet-based programs, documentaries, and videos.

Allocate class time for students to research and gather the selected texts, analyzing and documenting
their genre-related features.

In the subsequent class, allow students to present their multimedia projects, highlighting their
understanding of genres and effectively communicating their analysis of the viewed texts.

Conclude the lesson by encouraging students to reflect on their overall understanding and growth in
recognizing and appreciating the importance of genres in literature and other media forms.

Note: Adapt the lesson plan and activities to suit your specific classroom context and available resources.