THE BEST BOOK GENRE Written by Miss Flanagan Adapted by Mrs. Lassiter Performed March 21, 2014

Student #1: Our class is holding a special election. We want to decide Student #1: Our class is holding a special election. We want to decide what the best book genre in the world is. This could be a very difficult choice. How do you think we should go about making our decision? Mason

Student #2: Maybe we should just put all the book genres into a hat and pull one out. Student #3: No, I don't think so. Since we haven't read all the books in the world, we could leave out a great book genre by mistake. Carter Robert

Student #4: I know! Let's let the Book Fairy help us. Here she is now! DaLeesa

Book Fairy: Well, boys and girls, I'm here to assist you in your Book Fairy: Well, boys and girls, I'm here to assist you in your search. I will allow certain book representatives to come alive. They will try to convince you that each of them is the best book genre. You will make the final decision. Emma

Realistic Fiction: I'm a realistic fiction book Realistic Fiction: I'm a realistic fiction book. Most libraries are filled with books like me. I tell made up stories about people that children love and can make connections to. Realistic fiction books like us are often read to classrooms by their teachers. We are books with stories about things that could really happen. Nick

Student #5: I asked several kids what their favorite books were and Student #5: I asked several kids what their favorite books were and every single one picked a realistic fiction book. Matthew

Biography : Wait a minute. What about us. We think that biographies Biography : Wait a minute. What about us? We think that biographies are pretty important too. People can learn a lot from reading about the lives of successful people! With us you can learn about artists, scientists, teachers, singers, inventors, presidents and many other people who are important to the whole world. Kate

Student #6: I vote for biographies. When I read about Abraham Lincoln Student #6: I vote for biographies. When I read about Abraham Lincoln or Martin Luther King or Jane Addams, I feel like I learn a lot that will help me be a better person who can help the world too. Kean

Fantasy Book: I think us fantasy books are very important too. We help Fantasy Book: I think us fantasy books are very important too. We help build children's imaginations with make believe stories. Arthur books are great fantasy books that second graders love. Theodora

Folk & Fairy Tale Book: What about Fairy Tale books. We build Folk & Fairy Tale Book: What about Fairy Tale books? We build imaginations too. We tell stories that have been around for hundreds of years in many different countries. Maggie

Student #7: I'd have to vote for folk and fairy tales. My favorite Student #7: I'd have to vote for folk and fairy tales. My favorite book ever is TheThree Little Pigs. I also love Cinderella. Gianna

Information Book: Don't forget about information books. We have Information Book: Don't forget about information books. We have answers to your questions about animals, weather, computers, the solar system, hobbies, and many other topics. A lot of learning takes place when you read us! Mark

Student #5: Information books would get my vote. I'd rather Student #5: Information books would get my vote! I'd rather read information instead of stories any day! Matthew

Humor:. Hey, what about humor books. Doesn't everyone enjoy good Humor: Hey, what about humor books? Doesn't everyone enjoy good jokes and riddles? Brandon

Poetry:. Don't leave us out either. We hold collections of poems by Poetry: Don't leave us out either! We hold collections of poems by many great poets. The poems in me can make someone laugh or cry. They can be short or long. Each of our poems says something different to each person who reads it. Savannah

Student #1: I would have a hard time choosing between poetry and humor. I really like both genres. Mason

Mystery: We mysteries make great reading too. Lots of kids Mystery: We mysteries make great reading too. Lots of kids like to read us to find clues and solve mysteries along with great detectives like Nate the Great and Cam Jansen. Andrew

Reference Book: Have you forgotten us reference books. Where Reference Book: Have you forgotten us reference books? Where would you be without out a good dictionary to look up new words or an atlas to find maps of the 7 continents? J.J.

Student #3: Wow. I've heard about a lot of different book genres. It Student #3: Wow! I've heard about a lot of different book genres. It may be just too hard to decide. I don't think I can vote! Student #7: We may be missing the whole point here! Book Fairy: That's right. You are overlooking something very important. Each person is different and enjoys different kinds of things to read. Gianna Emma Robert

Student #2: Yes. I feel differently about my favorite genre on different days! Some days I feel like reading a good realistic fiction book like Junie B. Jones. Other days I like to kick back and read some serious poems. When I'm feeling curious, I get some information books to read. Student #4: That makes sense. Everyone has their own idea of what is the best kind of book to read. People are different and so are their reading tastes. DaLeesa Carter

Book Fairy: A famous person once said, "I am a part of all that I Book Fairy: A famous person once said, "I am a part of all that I have read!" Student #6: The important thing is that we read! "Reading is to our mind what exercise is to our body,“ whether it is a mystery, a poem, or a fantasy book. Emma Kean

Book Fairy: That's correct Book Fairy: That's correct. Whether you read realistic fiction, fantasies, biographies, information books, poetry, or humor doesn't matter that much. It's not what you read that counts. It's reading something that's the key! Read something everyday! That's what's important!