Reading Genres What is a genre A genre
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Reading Genres • What is a genre? ØA genre is a type of literary work identified by its design or purpose. • Objective of lesson Ø C. 7. 12. 1: Read from a variety of materials including genres, literary award winners, multicultural works, and classic literature.
Books are divided into two main categories: Fiction and Nonfiction
Fiction ü A made up story ü Can tell about things that could happen ü Is read for fun ü Characters may be like real people or imaginary
Nonfiction ü Has facts that can be checked and proven ü The author is an expert on this information ü Is read to gain information on a subject ü It is TRUE
Books are further divided according to what they have in common: These are called GENRES!
Fiction Genres Ø Traditional Literature Ø Fantasy Ø Science Fiction Ø Realistic Fiction Ø Historical Fiction Ø Mystery
Nonfiction Genres Ø Informational Ø Biography Ø Autobiography Ø Poetry
Let’s take a quick look at the different types of genres…
Now let’s play… NAME THAT GENRE!
Genre #1 Stories that are passed down from one group to another in history. This genre includes folktales, legends, fables, fairy tales, tall tales, and myths from different cultures.
Answer: ü Informational ü Mystery ü Science Fiction ü Traditional Literature ü Poetry ü Biography ü Fantasy ü Historical Fiction ü Autobiography ü Realistic Fiction
Genre #2 A story including elements that are impossible such as talking animals or magical powers. “Make-believe” is what this genre is all about.
Answer: ü Informational ü Mystery ü Science Fiction ü Traditional Literature ü Poetry ü Biography ü Fantasy ü Historical Fiction ü Autobiography ü Realistic Fiction
Genre #3 A type of fantasy that uses science and technology, such as robots, time machines, etc.
Answer: ü Informational ü Mystery ü Science Fiction ü Traditional Literature ü Poetry ü Biography ü Fantasy ü Historical Fiction ü Autobiography ü Realistic Fiction
Genre #4 A story using made-up characters and events that could happen in real life.
Answer: ü Informational ü Mystery ü Science Fiction ü Traditional Literature ü Poetry ü Biography ü Fantasy ü Historical Fiction ü Autobiography ü Realistic Fiction
Genre #5 A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author’s imagination.
Answer: ü Informational ü Mystery ü Science Fiction ü Traditional Literature ü Poetry ü Biography ü Fantasy ü Historical Fiction ü Autobiography ü Realistic Fiction
Genre #6 A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.
Answer: ü Informational ü Mystery ü Science Fiction ü Traditional Literature ü Poetry ü Biography ü Fantasy ü Historical Fiction ü Autobiography ü Realistic Fiction
Genre #7 Texts that provide facts about a variety of topics, such as sports, animals, science, history, careers, travel, geography, space, weather, etc.
Answer: ü Informational ü Mystery ü Science Fiction ü Traditional Literature ü Poetry ü Biography ü Fantasy ü Historical Fiction ü Autobiography ü Realistic Fiction
Genre #8 The story of a real person’s life written by another person.
Answer: ü Informational ü Mystery ü Science Fiction ü Traditional Literature ü Poetry ü Biography ü Fantasy ü Historical Fiction ü Autobiography ü Realistic Fiction
Genre #9 The story of a real person’s life that is written by that person.
Answer: ü Informational ü Mystery ü Science Fiction ü Traditional Literature ü Poetry ü Biography ü Fantasy ü Historical Fiction ü Autobiography ü Realistic Fiction
Genre #10 This genre includes verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning.
Answer: ü Informational ü Mystery ü Science Fiction ü Traditional Literature ü Poetry ü Biography ü Fantasy ü Historical Fiction ü Autobiography ü Realistic Fiction
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