Types of Prose Reading Like a Wolf Types

Types of Prose Reading Like a Wolf

Types of Prose Feature Menu Knowing the Difference Matters What is Prose? Fiction Nonfiction “Read Like a Wolf Eats” Practice

Key Learning: Texts are structured in a way to help the reader comprehend the information more easily. 701. 8. 3, 701. 8. 4, 701. 6. 3, 701. 6. 4 Unit Essential Question: How does analyzing text structure help you better understand the information you are reading? Concept: Poetry, Prose and Drama Concept: Nonfiction Text Features Lesson Essential Questions: How do I distinguish among poetry, prose, and drama? How do the features of nonfiction texts aid in comprehension? 701. 8. 3, 701. 8. 4 701. 6. 3, 701. 6. 4 Concept: Types of Prose Concept: Biography and Autobiography Lesson Essential Questions: What are the distinguishing characteristics of the different types of prose? How do you explain the characteristics of biography and autobiography? 701. 8. 3, 701. 8. 4 701. 8. 3

Unit Vocabulary • Poetry • Prose • Drama • Text features (headings, key words, captions, footnotes, maps, charts, graphs, timelines, tables, diagrams) • Fiction • Nonfiction • Genre • Biography • Autobiography

Activator • Pay attention to the next few slides. • This will help you understand why knowing the types of prose is important. We are not copying down this slide, nor will we be copying down the next four. I will tell you when to begin writing.

Knowing the Difference Matters Imagine you’re helping with dinner, and a recipe calls for basil.

Knowing the Difference Matters Which one is basil? Does it make a difference?

Knowing the Difference Matters Rosemary Parsley Basil Yes! It definitely makes a difference! Each herb has a distinct flavor and would make the recipe taste very different.

Knowing the Difference Matters Knowing the different types of prose also matters, helping you: Pick up your pencils…

Knowing the Difference Matters • anticipate what you’ll find in the text • decide how you’ll read the text [End of Section]

What Is Prose? You might think of prose as everything that isn’t poetry. You speak in prose.

What Is Prose? You read prose: in textbooks and novels in notes from friends

What Is Prose? You can also read prose: in magazines and newspapers in emails and on websites

What Is Prose? The prose from all of these sources can be divided into two main categories— fiction and nonfiction. [End of Section]

Fiction • Fiction consists of imagined events and characters. • Each type has its own distinct characteristics. • We will be looking at several different types of fiction genres.

Fiction • FYI… –Genre is a category of literary composition. • Pieces of fiction writing can be categorized by what type of writing they are.

1. short story A short story is usually 5– 20 pages. A few characters move through a series of events and work through a conflict, which leads to a climax and a dénouement. “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson Fiction

Fiction 2. novel A novel is usually 100 Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling pages or more. You meet lots of characters, probably see subplots within the main plot, explore many themes, and encounter many conflicts.

Fiction 3. novella A novella is a short novel— longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. Animal Farm by George Orwell

Fiction • Pieces of Fiction can also be organized into sections separate from the chapters: –Prologue: is a preface to the story. • It sets up the story, giving background details and other miscellaneous information.

Fiction • Pieces of Fiction can also be organized into sections separate from the chapters: –Epilogue: is a piece of writing at the end of a work of literature or drama. • It usually wraps up loose ends. • It can hint to a sequel.

Let’s Review #1 • Take out a blank sheet of notebook paper. • Title it “Types of Prose” Review and Summarizer • Make sure you head it properlyname, date, and class.

Let’s Review #1 • You will be creating a table to help you contrast novels, short stories, and novellas. See the example below. Novel Contrast 1 Contrast 2 Novella Short Story

Fiction 4. historical fiction In historical fiction —a mixture of truth and imagination— some of the characters and events are true to history, The Devil’s Arithmetic by and some are not. Jane Yoles

5. romance Fiction Romance focuses on love. A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux

Fiction 6. adventure Adventure focuses on action, danger, and excitement. The Odyssey by Homer

7. fantasy The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis Fiction Fantasy primarily uses magic and other supernatural forms as the main element of plot, theme, and/or setting. May have talking animals or imaginary events.

8. science fiction Science fiction often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. 2001 Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clark Fiction

Fiction 9. realistic fiction Realistic Fiction are stories that encompass events and characters that could have actually happened and existed. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate Di. Camillo

Fiction Sometimes writers use reallife events in their fiction. Gary Paulsen was really attacked by a moose. He used the memory to write about moose attacks in his novels Hatchet and Brian’s Winter. [End of Section]

Let’s Review #2 • On the same sheet of notebook paper, underneath your table… • Write a #2 and then… • Choose one of the genres of fiction (historical, romance, adventure, etc…) that is your favorite and explain why it is your favorite in 23 GOOD sentences.

Nonfiction provides facts about people, places, things, and events. Types of nonfiction include:

1. essay Nonfiction An essay is a short piece of prose that discusses a limited topic. It often includes personal observations. My essay on “The Steps in the Water Cycle” is going to be great!

Nonfiction 2. biography A biography is the story of a person’s life written by another person. The Inner World of Abraham Lincoln by M. Burlingame

3. autobiography Nonfiction An autobiography is the story of a person’s life written by that person. Walk This Way: The Autobiography of Aerosmith

I sure hope they are understanding my report on the “Statistical Analysis of Gas Prices on the A American Family”. Nonfiction 4. report is a formal presentation of facts. [End of Section]

Nonfiction 5. news article A news article is an objective description of real-life events. JC Press “March Madness is Upon Us” [End of Section]

6. memoir The Coalwood Way by H. Hickam Nonfiction A memoir is very similar to an autobiography, though it is usually shorter in length and is a personal record of an event; not necessarily about a person’s personal life.

Let’s Review #3 • On the same sheet of notebook paper, underneath #2, skip a line. • Write a #3 and then… • Choose two of the nonfiction types and explain why they would be helpful to someone. – Make sure you write a good SENTENCE or two.

“Read Like a Wolf Eats” Whatever type of prose you enjoy the most, remember the important thing is to read. Here’s what Gary Paulsen says. [End of Section]

Let’s Practice! • We are going to be looking at a few examples of prose. • Record your answers on your notesheet.

Let’s Try It Practice #1 a. biography b. romance c. autobiography

Practice Let’s Try It #2 a. autobiography b. report c. novel

Practice Let’s Try It #3 a. history b. biography c. romance

Summarizer • Turn your sheet of notebook paper over. • Write “summarizer” where the title usually goes. • Pay attention to the directions so you know exactly what to do.

Summarizer • You will be creating a Venn Diagram and comparing and contrasting Fiction and Nonfiction. Fiction Nonfiction

Extend and Refine • I am passing out a worksheet that you will use to complete your summarizer. • Pay attention to the directions so you know exactly what to do.

Extend and Refine • You are to use your textbook and other resources to help you find examples of each type of prose found on the graphic organizer. You MAY NOT use the examples from your notes. Make sure you include the TITLE of the prose and the AUTHOR of the prose. – HINT: Use the Table of Contents in your literature book (A 4 -A 19). It will tell you what each selection is… You may also think of the stories that we have read throughout the year. These could help you as well.

Memoir Extend and Refine realistic fiction Science fiction fantasy

Reading Like a Wolf: Understanding the Forms of Prose The End

Summarizer • Copy the chart found on the next slide (it is also found on your notesheet and on page 479– we have changed the chart from the one in your book– BE CAREFUL) on the front of your summarizer paper. • MAKE SURE you make the genre boxes large enough to fit the heading (autobiography) and the example you will be finding. – An example has been done for you.