1. Reading Genres

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

3. Books are divided into two main categories:
Fiction and Nonfiction

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

5. 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

6. These are called GENRES!
Books are further divided according to what they have in common:
These are called GENRES!

7. Fiction Genres Traditional Literature Fantasy Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Mystery

8. Nonfiction Genres
Informational
Biography
Autobiography
Poetry

9. Let’s take a quick look at the different types of genres…

10. Fiction Genres

11. Nonfiction Genres

12. Now let’s play…
NAME THAT GENRE!

13. 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.

14. Answer: Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature
Poetry
Biography
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction

15. YES

16. NO

17. 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.

18. Answer: Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature
Poetry
Biography
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction

19. YES

20. NO

21. Genre #3
A type of fantasy that uses science and technology, such as robots, time machines, etc.

22. Answer: Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature
Poetry
Biography
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction

23. YES

24. NO

25. Genre #4
A story using made-up characters and events that could happen in real life.

26. Answer: Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature
Poetry
Biography
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction

27. YES

28. NO

29. 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.

30. Answer: Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature
Poetry
Biography
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction

31. YES

32. NO

33. Genre #6
A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.

34. Answer: Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature
Poetry
Biography
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction

35. YES

36. NO

37. Genre #7
Texts that provide facts about a variety of topics, such as sports, animals, science, history, careers, travel, geography, space, weather, etc.

38. Answer: Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature
Poetry
Biography
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction

39. YES

40. NO

41. Genre #8
The story of a real person’s life written by another person.

42. Answer: Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature
Poetry
Biography
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction

43. YES

44. NO

45. Genre #9
The story of a real person’s life that is written by that person.

46. Answer: Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature
Poetry
Biography
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction

47. YES

48. NO

49. 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.

50. Answer: Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature
Poetry
Biography
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction

51. YES

52. NO

53. GREAT JOB!