Identifying Genre Practice 2 Practice On a separate
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Identifying Genre Practice 2
Practice On a separate sheet of paper, write the following as I go through the items: 1. Genre and Subgenre. 2. How you got your answer.
1 Betsy and the Emperor by Staton Rabin Betsy Balcombe is a 14 year old who must watch famous French general Napoleon Bonaparte, who is exiled on after his capture at Waterloo. Betsy strikes up an unlikely friendship with him and the reader is given an interesting look at the life of one of history's most famous men. Follow Betsy in many thrilling escapades, from a hot-air balloon flight to a horserace. An author's note fills in some of the details about the real Betsy Balcombe.
2 Containment by Christian Cantrell As Earth's ability to support human life diminishes, the Global Space Agency is formed to protect humanity from extinction. Arik Ockley is part of the first generation to be born and raised off-Earth. After a puzzling accident, Arik wakes up to find that his wife is three months pregnant. Since the colony cannot support any increases in population, Arik immediately resumes his work on AP, or artificial photosynthesis, in order to save the life of his unborn child.
3 “The Lion and The Mouse” Retold by Jerry Pinkney A mouse is almost eaten by a lion, but he begs for his life. Being entertained, the lion lets him live. Later, the lion is caught by a hunter in a trap. The mouse hears the lions cries and chews through the ropes of the trap. The moral is that one good turn deserves another or “what goes around comes around. ”
4 Running Away by Sherri Mc. Guinn A young girl gets pregnant and finds that her mom is unsupportive. Now she doesn’t know what to do. Should she run away, keep the baby, and try to get a job, or deal with the blame that her mom puts on her.
5 Chemistry Concepts and Problems by Clifford Houk Have you ever wondered about the differences between liquids, gases, and solids? Or what actually happens when something burns? This is chemistry. Whether you are studying for the first time on your own or need a little help for a course, this interactive guide gives you a fresh approach to this fascinating subject.
