Pair work speaking
Discuss with a partner: What was the last book you read, and why?
Report to class which book your partner last read and why.
Fiction Genres
- Brainstorm: What genres in fiction are there? Make a list.
- Now complete this table– add a description of the genre and note what kind of reader you think the genre would most appeal to, and if you like that genre.
| Genre | Description | Type of reader | Your opinion |
- Compare your table with your partner(s). Are there any differences?
- Now check this text about genres – are they similar to your list?
http://www.englishideas.org/genres-of-fiction/
Class Discussion
Discuss these questions with a partner, then in a small group and then as a class.
- Why is reading important?
- What are the positive effects of reading?
- What are the most popular genres with teenage readers? Why?
- How can teenagers be persuaded to read more, or is it too late?
Optional Task:
Read this blog entry about reading. Do you agree with the author? Why? Why not? Which are the strongest and weakest arguments? Why?