Investigates some of fiction's most popular genres while emphasizing that knowing the genre of a text helps libraries, writers, and readers to organize, think about, and compare works of literature.
Examines the form of twentieth century English and Irish poetry, as well as the authority inherent in a poem itself apart from the media-fame its author may or may not receive.
A motivating program for students that can be used to supplement and enhance the reading curriculum. Included are: teacher directions, ideas, contracts, graphic organizers, genre posters and bookmarks.