This remarkable book introduces an active way for teachers to turn kids onto reading by exploring the major genres. Organized around novels, nonfiction, picture books, and poetry, with lists of key books that students will love, teachers will find the background they need to bring all genres to life in grades 2–8 classrooms. The book explores the features of the various forms, how they are used to keep kids reading, and how students can incorporate those features in their own personal and class writing. This handy guide will illustrate ways to inspire, motivate, nourish, and help kids love reading.

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