1. Genre and Subgenre Categories of Writing

2. Genre = Category All writing falls into a category or genre. We will use 5 main genres and 15 subgenres. All writing falls into a category or genre. We will use 5 main genres and 15 subgenres.

3. DramaFictionPoetryFolklore Nonfiction Tragedy Comedy Realistic Fiction Fable Historical Fiction Fantasy Myth Science Fiction Tall Tale Legend Fairy Tale Biography Autobiography Persuasive Writing Informational Writing

4. 5 Main Genres 1.Nonfiction: writing that is true 2.Fiction: imaginative or made up writing 3.Folklore: stories once passed down orally 4.Drama: a play or script 5.Poetry: writing concerned with the beauty of language 1.Nonfiction: writing that is true 2.Fiction: imaginative or made up writing 3.Folklore: stories once passed down orally 4.Drama: a play or script 5.Poetry: writing concerned with the beauty of language

5. Nonfiction Subgenres  Persuasive Writing: tries to influence the reader  Informational Writing: explains something  Autobiography: life story written by oneself  Biography: Writing about someone else ’ s life Latin Roots Auto = SelfBio = LifeGraphy = Writing  Persuasive Writing: tries to influence the reader  Informational Writing: explains something  Autobiography: life story written by oneself  Biography: Writing about someone else ’ s life Latin Roots Auto = SelfBio = LifeGraphy = Writing

6. Fiction Subgenres  Historical Fiction: set in the past and based on real people and/or events  Science Fiction: has aliens, robots, futuristic technology and/or space ships  Realistic Fiction: has no elements of fantasy; could be true but isn ’ t  Fantasy: has monsters, magic, or characters with superpowers  Historical Fiction: set in the past and based on real people and/or events  Science Fiction: has aliens, robots, futuristic technology and/or space ships  Realistic Fiction: has no elements of fantasy; could be true but isn ’ t  Fantasy: has monsters, magic, or characters with superpowers

7. Folklore Subgenres Folklore/Folktales usually has an “ unknown ” author or will be “ retold ” or “ adapted ” by the author.  Fable: short story with personified animals and a moral Personified: given the traits of people Moral: lesson or message of a fable  Myth: has gods/goddesses and usually accounts for the creation of something Folklore/Folktales usually has an “ unknown ” author or will be “ retold ” or “ adapted ” by the author.  Fable: short story with personified animals and a moral Personified: given the traits of people Moral: lesson or message of a fable  Myth: has gods/goddesses and usually accounts for the creation of something

8. Folklore Subgenres (continued) Tall Tale  Set in the Wild West, the American frontier  Main characters skills/size/strength is greatly exaggerated  Exaggeration is humorous Legend  Based on a real person or place  Facts are stretched beyond nonfiction  Exaggerated in a serious way Tall Tale  Set in the Wild West, the American frontier  Main characters skills/size/strength is greatly exaggerated  Exaggeration is humorous Legend  Based on a real person or place  Facts are stretched beyond nonfiction  Exaggerated in a serious way

9. Folklore Subgenres (continued) Fairytale: has magic and/or talking animals.  Often starts with “ Once upon a time… ”  Like fantasy but much older  Often has a human main character  Fables also have talking animals, but fables are VERY short Fairytale: has magic and/or talking animals.  Often starts with “ Once upon a time… ”  Like fantasy but much older  Often has a human main character  Fables also have talking animals, but fables are VERY short

10. What are Dramas? Stories written in script form. Example Teacher: Everyone take notes. Student A: I don ’ t have a pen. Drama Subgenres Comedy: has a happy ending. Tragedy: ends in death and sadness. Stories written in script form. Example Teacher: Everyone take notes. Student A: I don ’ t have a pen. Drama Subgenres Comedy: has a happy ending. Tragedy: ends in death and sadness.

11. Review Nonfiction: persuasive writing, informational writing, autobiography, and biography Fiction: historical fiction, science fiction, realistic fiction, and fantasy Folklore: myth, legend, tall tale, fairy tale, and fable Drama: comedy and tragedy Poetry: many subgenres we will not study… Nonfiction: persuasive writing, informational writing, autobiography, and biography Fiction: historical fiction, science fiction, realistic fiction, and fantasy Folklore: myth, legend, tall tale, fairy tale, and fable Drama: comedy and tragedy Poetry: many subgenres we will not study…

12. Practice You will be graded on participation and completion, not on accuracy. 1.On a separate sheet of paper, number one through ten. 2.I will describe a piece of writing. 3.You will write the genre and subgenre. 4. DO NOT SHARE ANSWERS! You will be graded on participation and completion, not on accuracy. 1.On a separate sheet of paper, number one through ten. 2.I will describe a piece of writing. 3.You will write the genre and subgenre. 4. DO NOT SHARE ANSWERS!

13. 1 “ Dogs and Cats ” by Bob Brady A five paragraph essay where the student Bob Brady compares and contrasts dogs and cats. He provides a lot of information about both. Write the genre and subgenre on your paper. “ Dogs and Cats ” by Bob Brady A five paragraph essay where the student Bob Brady compares and contrasts dogs and cats. He provides a lot of information about both. Write the genre and subgenre on your paper.

14. 2 Science Textbook This science textbook contains much of the human knowledge of Earth and the universe. Write the genre and subgenre on your paper. Science Textbook This science textbook contains much of the human knowledge of Earth and the universe. Write the genre and subgenre on your paper.

15. 3 As I Was Saying by Augustus Gluten Mr. Gluten writes the story of his humble origins as a child in Germany to his meteoric rise to power in the candy industry. Write the genre and subgenre on your paper. As I Was Saying by Augustus Gluten Mr. Gluten writes the story of his humble origins as a child in Germany to his meteoric rise to power in the candy industry. Write the genre and subgenre on your paper.

16. 4 They Came from the Sun by Tom Mitchell The story of a race of aliens that come to enslave the residents of Earth with their advanced weaponry. Only one teacher can stop them, but is it too late? Write the genre and subgenre on your paper. They Came from the Sun by Tom Mitchell The story of a race of aliens that come to enslave the residents of Earth with their advanced weaponry. Only one teacher can stop them, but is it too late? Write the genre and subgenre on your paper.

17. 5 “ The Ant & The Grasshopper ” Adapted by Chad Peplum The really short story of an Ant who works hard all summer to prepare for winter and a Grasshopper who just plays. Winter comes and the Grasshopper freezes to death. The moral is “ prepare today for tomorrow ’ s needs. ” “ The Ant & The Grasshopper ” Adapted by Chad Peplum The really short story of an Ant who works hard all summer to prepare for winter and a Grasshopper who just plays. Winter comes and the Grasshopper freezes to death. The moral is “ prepare today for tomorrow ’ s needs. ”

18. 6 Bag Lunch by Dillard Perkins It is the fictional story of two young African American girls living in Greensboro, N.C. in 1960. One day while waiting to buy food at a Woolworth's lunch counter, the girls find themselves at a significant crossroads in American history. Bag Lunch by Dillard Perkins It is the fictional story of two young African American girls living in Greensboro, N.C. in 1960. One day while waiting to buy food at a Woolworth's lunch counter, the girls find themselves at a significant crossroads in American history.

19. 7 “ Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind ” retold by Mitch Colwell Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind was the toughest girl in the Wild West. She flosses with rattlesnakes and dries her clothes in a tornado. She ’ s tougher than a ten-year-old steak. Read about her extraordinary adventures in this humorous text. “ Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind ” retold by Mitch Colwell Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind was the toughest girl in the Wild West. She flosses with rattlesnakes and dries her clothes in a tornado. She ’ s tougher than a ten-year-old steak. Read about her extraordinary adventures in this humorous text.

20. 8 “ Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine! ” By Sasha Marsh In this essay, Marsh tries to convince people to do small things to help the environment. She gives readers many suggestions on how to live more eco- friendly and challenges readers to make the world a better place for future generations through small contributions. “ Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine! ” By Sasha Marsh In this essay, Marsh tries to convince people to do small things to help the environment. She gives readers many suggestions on how to live more eco- friendly and challenges readers to make the world a better place for future generations through small contributions.

21. 9 Eric Vaser and the Educator ’ s Rock by J.P. Tumblin This is the first book in the Eric Vaser series. Eric goes to mage school and becomes a star student. He learns to play pencetrench, a football like game played on flying platforms, and he fights to stop a growing evil within the school that will test his newfound magic powers. Eric Vaser and the Educator ’ s Rock by J.P. Tumblin This is the first book in the Eric Vaser series. Eric goes to mage school and becomes a star student. He learns to play pencetrench, a football like game played on flying platforms, and he fights to stop a growing evil within the school that will test his newfound magic powers.

22. 10 Journal of a Lumpy Kid by Ken Jiffy In his first year of middle school, Hank Griffin, the main character of this story deals with “ cooties, ” older bullies, running for a class election, and other problems that many middle school students face. Journal of a Lumpy Kid by Ken Jiffy In his first year of middle school, Hank Griffin, the main character of this story deals with “ cooties, ” older bullies, running for a class election, and other problems that many middle school students face.

23. Genres and Subgenres Classifying Stories

24. Genres and Subgenres Texts can be separated into groups called genres and subgenres. Texts can be separated into groups called genres and subgenres. Banana is a Food is a Fruit Harry Potter Book is Fiction is Fantasy TextGenreSubgenre

25. Genres Fiction: creative or imaginative writing. Nonfiction: writing that is true or factual. Folklore: stories once passed down orally. *Usually will say “ retold by ” or “ adapted by ” Dramas: plays or scripts. Poetry: writing concerned with the beauty of language. We will focus on the first three. Fiction: creative or imaginative writing. Nonfiction: writing that is true or factual. Folklore: stories once passed down orally. *Usually will say “ retold by ” or “ adapted by ” Dramas: plays or scripts. Poetry: writing concerned with the beauty of language. We will focus on the first three.

26. Fiction Subgenres Fiction Realistic Fiction Science Fiction Historical Fiction Fantasy

27. Realistic Fiction: stories that could be true, but aren ’ t. Science Fiction: has aliens, advanced technology, or is set in the future. Historical Fiction: a made up story set around a real event or person from history. Fantasy: has monsters, magic, or super powers. Realistic Fiction: stories that could be true, but aren ’ t. Science Fiction: has aliens, advanced technology, or is set in the future. Historical Fiction: a made up story set around a real event or person from history. Fantasy: has monsters, magic, or super powers.

28. Nonfiction Subgenres Nonfiction Informational Writing BiographyAutobiography Persuasive Writing

29. Informational Writing: provides facts or information. Autobiography: one ’ s life story written by oneself. Auto = Self Bio = Life Graphy= Writing Biography: one ’ s life story written by someone else. Persuasive Writing: meant to influence the reader. Informational Writing: provides facts or information. Autobiography: one ’ s life story written by oneself. Auto = Self Bio = Life Graphy= Writing Biography: one ’ s life story written by someone else. Persuasive Writing: meant to influence the reader.

30. Folklore Subgenres Folklore Fable Tall Tale Myth Fairy Tale Legend

31. Fable: short story with talking animals & a moral. Moral: lesson of the story (clearly stated). Myth: has gods & goddesses; may account for the creation of something. Tall Tale: Funny story set in the Wild West; main character ’ s size or skill exaggerated. Fairy Tale: has magic and/or talking animals. Legend: a story that might be true, but is exaggerated. Usually says “ Retold by ” or “ Adapted by ” Fable: short story with talking animals & a moral. Moral: lesson of the story (clearly stated). Myth: has gods & goddesses; may account for the creation of something. Tall Tale: Funny story set in the Wild West; main character ’ s size or skill exaggerated. Fairy Tale: has magic and/or talking animals. Legend: a story that might be true, but is exaggerated. Usually says “ Retold by ” or “ Adapted by ”

32. Fairytales & Fantasies Both have monsters, magic, or talking animals. What ’ s the difference?  Fairytales are part of the oral tradition.  Usually it will say “ retold by ” or “ adapted by. ”  Fairytales often start “ Once Upon a Time. ” Both have monsters, magic, or talking animals. What ’ s the difference?  Fairytales are part of the oral tradition.  Usually it will say “ retold by ” or “ adapted by. ”  Fairytales often start “ Once Upon a Time. ”

33. Tips for Identifying 1.Find the main genre first 2.Look for details that reveal subgenre 1.Find the main genre first 2.Look for details that reveal subgenre

34. 1 The Lion and the Mouse Retold by Larry Raney A Lion was sleeping when a Mouse woke him. The Lion was about to eat him when the Mouse said, “ Let me go and I won ’ t forget it. Who knows? Maybe I ’ ll help you some day." The Lion laughed so much at this idea that he let the mouse go. Some time later the Lion was caught in a hunter ’ s trap. The little Mouse happened to pass by and, seeing the trapped Lion, he gnawed through the ropes and freed him. Little friends can be a big help. The Lion and the Mouse Retold by Larry Raney A Lion was sleeping when a Mouse woke him. The Lion was about to eat him when the Mouse said, “ Let me go and I won ’ t forget it. Who knows? Maybe I ’ ll help you some day." The Lion laughed so much at this idea that he let the mouse go. Some time later the Lion was caught in a hunter ’ s trap. The little Mouse happened to pass by and, seeing the trapped Lion, he gnawed through the ropes and freed him. Little friends can be a big help.

35. 2 Brides of War By Gloria Mallon 1942, as World War II is raging, three young ladies fall in love with three very different soldiers. These odd couples wind up on a triple date off-base one night. This seemingly romantic evening explodes into a situation that could make or break the allied war effort. Brides of War By Gloria Mallon 1942, as World War II is raging, three young ladies fall in love with three very different soldiers. These odd couples wind up on a triple date off-base one night. This seemingly romantic evening explodes into a situation that could make or break the allied war effort.

36. 3 The Many Adventures of Robin Hood Adapted by Kirk Young In this work, Young retells the many folktales concerning the mythical Robin Hood, who may have been a real person. In these adventures Robin Hood steals from the rich and gives to the poor in fascinatingly dashing ways. These tales have captured the imaginations of millions of delighted readers through the ages. The Many Adventures of Robin Hood Adapted by Kirk Young In this work, Young retells the many folktales concerning the mythical Robin Hood, who may have been a real person. In these adventures Robin Hood steals from the rich and gives to the poor in fascinatingly dashing ways. These tales have captured the imaginations of millions of delighted readers through the ages.

37. 4 The Awesome Book of Sharks by Carrie Ann Powers This book offers rare insights into the deep-sea lives of one of nature ’ s deadliest, yet most misunderstood, killing machines. Learn where sharks live, what they eat, and how they bear their young. This book gives readers an up-close view of a shark ’ s life. The Awesome Book of Sharks by Carrie Ann Powers This book offers rare insights into the deep-sea lives of one of nature ’ s deadliest, yet most misunderstood, killing machines. Learn where sharks live, what they eat, and how they bear their young. This book gives readers an up-close view of a shark ’ s life.

38. 5 Escape From Space Base 8 by Mark Pound The oxygen supplies on Space Base 8 are dwindling and the meteor shield is running out of energy. Can Captain Curt and his small crew of ragtag rebels retrieve the much needed supplies from Space Base 7 before it ’ s too late? Find out in this exciting space adventure. Escape From Space Base 8 by Mark Pound The oxygen supplies on Space Base 8 are dwindling and the meteor shield is running out of energy. Can Captain Curt and his small crew of ragtag rebels retrieve the much needed supplies from Space Base 7 before it ’ s too late? Find out in this exciting space adventure.

39. 6 On Short Time: Personal Memoirs by Eric Arugla Our world is not often built with short people in mind. In this collection of real-life stories, Mr. Arugla, a person whom by some measures is considered the smallest man in the world, tells the stories of his trials and triumphs navigating through a world that was just not built for him. On Short Time: Personal Memoirs by Eric Arugla Our world is not often built with short people in mind. In this collection of real-life stories, Mr. Arugla, a person whom by some measures is considered the smallest man in the world, tells the stories of his trials and triumphs navigating through a world that was just not built for him.

40. 7 Pecos Bill by Sarah Mills Mills retells the adventures of one of the most celebrated figures from the Wild West. Raised by a pack of coyotes, Bill goes on to become the toughest cowboy in the world, using a rattlesnake as a lasso, riding a mountain lion, and eating dynamite. You won ’ t believe these stories! Pecos Bill by Sarah Mills Mills retells the adventures of one of the most celebrated figures from the Wild West. Raised by a pack of coyotes, Bill goes on to become the toughest cowboy in the world, using a rattlesnake as a lasso, riding a mountain lion, and eating dynamite. You won ’ t believe these stories!

41. 8 Celestial Event by Michelle Walton The story of Mae Puffin and her vampire love, Bob Sharpe. The novel explores Mae's choice between her love for Bob and her friendship with mummy Daniel Red, who harbors great feelings for Mae but is afraid to express himself because he believes that the curse of the mummy extends to love life as well. Celestial Event by Michelle Walton The story of Mae Puffin and her vampire love, Bob Sharpe. The novel explores Mae's choice between her love for Bob and her friendship with mummy Daniel Red, who harbors great feelings for Mae but is afraid to express himself because he believes that the curse of the mummy extends to love life as well.

42. 9 Perseus: Crackin ’ the Kraken Adapted by Saul Walkman Perseus, the son of Zeus, is about to receive the ultimate test: to save his village he must slay the snake-haired monster Medusa, who is so horrifying that looking at her will turn you into stone. Not only that, but somebody let out the Kraken, a gigantic monster from the sea. Can Perseus defeat the undefeatable and save his town? Perseus: Crackin ’ the Kraken Adapted by Saul Walkman Perseus, the son of Zeus, is about to receive the ultimate test: to save his village he must slay the snake-haired monster Medusa, who is so horrifying that looking at her will turn you into stone. Not only that, but somebody let out the Kraken, a gigantic monster from the sea. Can Perseus defeat the undefeatable and save his town?

43. 10 A History of the United States for People by Harold Zapp Zapp tells the untold history of the United States by focusing on the unrepresented minority groups: women, Native Americans, and African Americans. Using rare documents from the deepest archives of American history, Zapp provides a wealth of interesting information and brings readers to some stunning conclusions. A History of the United States for People by Harold Zapp Zapp tells the untold history of the United States by focusing on the unrepresented minority groups: women, Native Americans, and African Americans. Using rare documents from the deepest archives of American history, Zapp provides a wealth of interesting information and brings readers to some stunning conclusions.