Literary Genres

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Literary Genres

• Name ____________________________
• 3rd grade research
• Completed in the Gentry Library

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Literary Genres
Take a GUESS at each GENRE
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biography
Autobiography
Fables
Myth Legends
Poetry
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Computer Search Instructions

• 1. Click on the YELLOW research bubble at the top
  of the screen.
• 2. Find the 3rd grade section and CLICK on
  Literary Genres.
• 3. Find the definition of GENRE and write it
  below.
• A genre is a ____________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  ______________________________________
• 4. Find the word FOLKTALES. A folktale is a
  story that has been passed down to use over the
  years. Folktales include _______________,
  _______________, _______________, and
  _______________.

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Skim and Scan
Use the BOLD print words to help you find
information about each genre. Write at least 2
characteristics of each genre.
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biography
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Skim and Scan
Use the BOLD print words to help you find
information about each genre. Write at least 2
characteristics of each genre.
Autobiography
Fables
Legends Myths
Poetry
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Which one doesnt belong? Look at the books on
the table. All the books belong to a specific
genre EXCEPT for one! Pick out the WRONG book and
write down the title of that book next its
correct genre. Realistic Fiction Historical
Fiction Biography Autobiography Fables
Myth Legends Poetry
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Name that Genre! Based on the book covers, pick
the correct genre.