Fiction Genre Cake

Lesson Plan

Time/Class/ Subject
Theme/ Topic/ Lesson
Focus Skill READING
Main Complementary
1.2 Understand meaning in a variety of familiar 2.1 Communicate simple
Content Standard context information intelligibly
3.2 Understand a variety of linear and
non-linear print and digital texts by using
appropriate reading strategies.

1.2.2 Understand with support specific 2.1.5 Name or describe objects

Learning Standard information of very simple phrases and using suitable words and
sentences phrases.
3.2.2 Understand specific information of very
simple texts and phrases

By the end of the lesson, pupils’ should be able to describe various types of fiction
Learning Objective genres as well as choose the genre they like the most.

Student-friendly LO:
We are learning about different fiction genres and choosing the one we like the
most.

Success Criteria I can:

1. say the word ‘genre’ and what it means.
2. match each genre to its description.
3. make a genre cake which correctly matches the description, book cover and
picture to a genre.
4. say which genre I like the most.
Teaching Materials Key: Resource a: low proficiency Resource b: average proficiency

● Resource T1: What is a Genre?

● Resource T2: Fiction & Non Fiction Genre
● Resource P1: Sentence Strip Template Fiction Genre Activity
● Resource P1a and P1b: fiction genre name and description sentence strips
● Resource P2: Class set fiction Genre Cake Template(one for each group)
● Resource P3a/b: Match fiction genre name to picture (a) and write the
fiction genre description (b) worksheet
● Resource T4 a/b Sample Answer Worksheet
● Resource P4: Pupil self-assessment checklist
Materials: 3 to 4 books from the IRC Corner or Library with book
covers/jackets (Genres: Fantasy, Folktales, Science Fiction, Horror, Funny
stories and Mystery)
● A3 Paper, Tack It, Glue Stick, Colour Pencils, Crayons, Oil Pastels, Colour
Markers, Colour Pens
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HOTs / CCE
PRE-LESSON SET INDUCTION (5 minutes) Notes

1. Ask pupils ‘What is your favourite ● On the whiteboard,

ice-cream? ’Capture pupils’ responses on Teacher will write the
the white board. heading ‘ice-cream’ and
from the responses given
2. Tell pupils’ that vanilla, chocolate,
by pupils, list the flavours
strawberry, etc are the types of flavours that
mentioned e.g (vanilla,
are grouped under the word ‘ice cream’
chocolate, strawberry etc)

● Some other examples

could be ‘types of’ noodles
or music and, in this case,
‘types of’ books.

3. Tell pupils that today they are going to learn

about a new word ‘genre’. Write the word
on the board.

4. Share Lesson Objective and Success Criteria ● Sharing LO and SC at the

by getting pupils to read them aloud. beginning of a lesson helps
pupils know WHAT they
are learning and HOW they
can achieve it. This can
raise student achievement
by as much as 27% (John
Hattie).

ACTIVITY 1: Introduction to Fiction Genre

(15 to 20 minutes)

1. Tell pupils that they will now discuss more ● On the whiteboard,
about the word ‘genre’ Teacher will write the
a. Ask pupils to turn to their friend next to prompt lines. Pupils can
them and discuss what they think the read the prompts and
word ‘genre’ is. Suggest that pupils answer the question.
prompt each other.
b. i. I think the word means_________. ● Take notes of their answers
ii. It’s the name of a _________. on the whiteboard.
(Ask pupils’ to raise their hands and
pupils share their answers with you.)
2. Explain that ‘genre’ means ‘type of’ or group
of some things that are similar (same) - just
like flavours of ice cream! Project Resource
T1 (or A3 Size) on the whiteboard)
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a. Tell them that with books, the word
‘genre’ is used to describe ‘type of
stories.

2. Project Resource T2, (or A3 Size) on the ● Aim: to introduce pupils to

whiteboard. important features of
fiction genre:
a. Discuss the difference between ‘fiction’ i. not true /not real
and ‘non-fiction’ genres. ii. reading for enjoyment
iii. storytelling plot
3. Project Resource T3 (or A3 Size) on the
whiteboard.
● Provide examples of books
a. Introduce 6 common fiction genres or stories that fit into each
names (fantasy, folktales, science genre, and ask pupils to
fiction, horror, funny stories and identify which genre each
mystery. Discuss the description of each example belongs to.
fiction genre with the pupils ● Encourage pupils to use
b. Show some pictures to describe each the characteristics or
fiction genre. meanings they learned to
help them make their
choices.

4. Group Work:

a. Explain the task: Ask pupils to cut the

sentence strips from Resource P1a/b, ● Group pupils according to
match correct fiction genre name to proficiency levels. Limit 3-4
description and paste the strips on the pupils in a group for
given P1 Sentence Strip Template effective learning.
Fiction Genre Activity template.
● Assessment: Observe pupil
participation and
b. Evaluate pupil handouts and group
engagement during the
work for accuracy and understanding,
discussion and group work
(Refer to Sample Answer Resource
T3a/b Description)

ACTIVITY 2: Fiction Genre Cake Demonstration (using the 4 tier cake template)
(20 minutes)
1. Group Work: Pupils can remain in the same
group.

a. Pupils will go on to complete a fun

group activity to reinforce
understanding of fiction genres.
b. Using Resource P2 Class Set Fiction
Genre Cake Template, on the
whiteboard demonstrate step by step
how to assemble the Fiction Genre Cake
using one selected genre (e.g. Fantasy)
and to assemble accordingly from the
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top tier to the bottom tier of the cake
template.
Step 1: Paste the Fiction Genre Cake Template
on the White Board

Step 2: On the first tier, place the fiction genre

name. ● For the demonstration you
can use large cut-out
Step 3: On the second tier, place the pieces and blue tack them
description on the cake template.

Step 4: On the third tier, match the book title

to the correct fiction genre.

Step 5: On the fourth tier, paste some pictures

that best describe the fiction genre.

2. Explain the task: In their respective groups,

ask pupils to use Resource P2 Fiction Genre
Cake Template to assemble one fiction
genre cake of their choice according to the
steps modelled. (if time permits pupils can
attempt more than one)

2 Evaluate pupil handouts and group work for ● Again, teacher will observe
accuracy and understanding, pupil participation and
(Refer to Sample Answer in Resource T3 engagement during the
Fiction Genre Name, Description, Book
Cover and Pictures),

3. Optional: The first group that completes all

correctly, can present in front of the class.

4. Ask pupils to attempt the worksheet

Resource P3a/b Worksheet to assess
individual understanding and to choose the
● This is an optional activity
fiction genre they like best.
– depending on your
pupils’ proficiency levels.
5. Evaluate pupil handouts and group work for ● The worksheet can also be
accuracy and understanding, submitted for homework.
(Refer to Sample Answer Resource T4a/b)
● Remind pupils not to look
at their answer sheets.
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POST LESSON CLOSURE (5 minutes)

1. Revisit the Lesson Objective and Success ● Collect pupils’
Criteria. After pupils have read aloud each self-assessment checklists
SC, you may use the Thumbs Up, Thumbs at the end of the lesson.
Down strategy to check on pupils’ ● Use the checklists to
understanding. Alternatively, you can give identify pupils who need
out the Resource P4_Pupil self-assessment help (halfway there and I
don’t get it) in upcoming
checklist.
lessons.

More Opportunities for Differentiation

In your next PLC session, discuss with your fellow teachers on how you would choose to use the different
strategies in different situations when it comes to grouping students.

When deciding to use group work for a specific task, consider these questions:
● What is the objective?
● How will a certain way of grouping help them achieve this objective and further enrich their
learning?
● To group your pupils efficiently, you will have to get to know them better.

Do you remember? We have covered this topic in the Teacher Training Workshop on Differentiation Workshop 1: Getting to
know your pupils.

1. Some pupil grouping strategies that you can consider:

● Academic level
○ knowledge or skill based
○ same level or mixed level pupils in a group
● Interests
○ hobbies
○ preferred songs, movies or book genres
● Learning style (VARK)
○ Visual
○ Kinesthetic
○ Auditory
○ Reading/ Writing