Journey Through Genres

Genre Journeys is an independent reading program for middle school students that develops language arts and other curricular skills and an understanding of literary genres. Designed as a contract approach, this unit reaches all kinds of learners with its broad range of activities and variety of reading options. It provides a structure that can be used to create a customized literature unit for one or more students.Reading level, activity selection, and effort required can be adapted to best fit the needs of each student. Use the unit with one student or your entire class. Incorporate as part of your whole-class curriculum or use it as an independent study
alternative during scheduled or free class time.