SPOT THE GENRE

Simply read out the following extract to see if your
pupils can 'Spot the Genre'
All you need to do is just print the extract out and read it to your class. See if they can work out what genre it is. This is a useful way to start or end your lesson.
Why not come back regularly and collect the extracts?
 

Queen Victoria's Diaries

It was a delightful ride. We cantered a good deal. SWEET LITTLE ROSY went BEAUTIFULLY!! We came home at a 1/4 past 1 ...

An extract from "Queen Victoria's Diaries"
1833 - Princess Victoria is 7 years old
This particular extract was selected by Jenny Green for the book "Historical Letters, Diaries and Journals". It is part of the Pelican Big Books series.
Discuss the extract with your class. Do any of your pupils keep a diary? What does the word "cantered" mean? What/who is 'Sweet Little Rosy'?
 
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