Guided Reading Level M, Grade Level Equivalent 2.9. Use this mini-book about Paul Bunyan to introduce the tall tale genre of literary appreciation to your classroom.
TEACHING TIPS
Teaching with genre mini-books helps children learn to:
- recognize and identify different genres and understand the differences between them.
- appreciate and look for specific elements of a genre when reading books.
- use the mini-books as models for creative writing in the style of a particular genre.
- stretch their own writing styles and reading interests.