Reading Genres

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Reading Genres
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Reading Genres

• What is a genre?
• A genre is a type of literary work identified by
  its design or purpose.
• Objective of lesson
• C.7.12.1 Read from a variety of materials
  including genres, literary award winners,
  multicultural works, and classic literature.

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Books are divided into two main categories
Fiction and Nonfiction
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Fiction

• A made up story
• Can tell about things that could happen
• Is read for fun
• Characters may be like real people or imaginary

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Nonfiction

• Has facts that can be checked and proven
• The author is an expert on this information
• Is read to gain information on a subject
• It is TRUE

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Books are further divided according to what they
have in common
These are called GENRES!
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Fiction Genres

• Traditional Literature
• Fantasy
• Science Fiction
• Realistic Fiction
• Historical Fiction
• Mystery

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Nonfiction Genres

• Informational
• Biography
• Autobiography
• Poetry

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Lets take a quick look at the different types of
genres
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Fiction Genres
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Nonfiction Genres
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Now lets play NAME THAT GENRE!
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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.

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Answer

• Informational
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Traditional Literature
• Poetry
• Biography
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Autobiography
• Realistic Fiction

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YES
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NO
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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.

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Answer

• Informational
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Traditional Literature
• Poetry
• Biography
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Autobiography
• Realistic Fiction

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YES
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NO
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Genre 3

• A type of fantasy that uses science and
  technology, such as robots, time machines, etc.

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Answer

• Informational
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Traditional Literature
• Poetry
• Biography
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Autobiography
• Realistic Fiction

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YES
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NO
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Genre 4

• A story using made-up characters and events
  that could happen in real life.

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Answer

• Informational
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Traditional Literature
• Poetry
• Biography
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Autobiography
• Realistic Fiction

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YES
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NO
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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 authors imagination.

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Answer

• Informational
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Traditional Literature
• Poetry
• Biography
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Autobiography
• Realistic Fiction

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YES
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NO
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Genre 6

• A suspenseful story about a puzzling event
  that is not solved until the end of the story.

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Answer

• Informational
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Traditional Literature
• Poetry
• Biography
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Autobiography
• Realistic Fiction

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YES
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NO
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Genre 7

• Texts that provide facts about a variety of
  topics, such as sports, animals, science,
  history, careers, travel, geography, space,
  weather, etc.

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Answer

• Informational
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Traditional Literature
• Poetry
• Biography
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Autobiography
• Realistic Fiction

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YES
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NO
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Genre 8

• The story of a real persons life written by
  another person.

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Answer

• Informational
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Traditional Literature
• Poetry
• Biography
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Autobiography
• Realistic Fiction

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YES
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NO
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Genre 9

• The story of a real persons life that is
  written by that person.

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Answer

• Informational
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Traditional Literature
• Poetry
• Biography
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Autobiography
• Realistic Fiction

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YES
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NO
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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.

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Answer

• Informational
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Traditional Literature
• Poetry
• Biography
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Autobiography
• Realistic Fiction

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YES
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NO
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GREAT JOB!