Building Genre Fluency Through Classic Stories The quality of the stories that children read matter. Through Bringing Classics to Life , children build a rich foundation of classic stories. They encounter a wide range of genres from fables to fairy tales to folk tales to mysteries and more. In an age when many children arrive at school without a knowledge of fairy tales, fables and even Mother Goose rhymes, Bringing Classics to Life helps create a level playing field. These stories build the spirit as well as the mind; evoking wonder, fostering a love of storytelling, and building the imagination. The program ensures that students will read: • Mother Goose rhymes • Fables • Fairy tales from around the world • Folk tales including tall tales and legends • Myths • Classic novels • Mysteries • Short stories • Biographies • Historical dramas A solid foundation in these genres builds confidence and creativity as readers and writers.
CLASSIC NOVELS
SHORT STORY
MYSTERY
TRAGEDY
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