What’s our focus?  Our focus today is to learn about different genres under fiction and nonfiction and identify books in each genre. Hocus Pocus!

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What’s our focus?  Our focus today is to learn about different genres under fiction and nonfiction and identify books in each genre. Hocus Pocus!

What is a genre?  A genre is a type of text or story. It can be identified by different characteristics that are in the story. Reading Genres

Books are divided into two main categories: Fiction and Nonfiction

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

Nonfiction It has facts that can be checked and proven. The author knows all about this information. It is read to gain information on a subject. It is TRUE!

Books are put into groups based on what they have in common: These are called GENRES!

Fiction Genres  Realistic Fiction  Historical Fiction  Traditional Literature  Science Fiction  Mystery  Fantasy

Nonfiction Genres  Autobiography  Biography  Informational  Poetry

Both Genres  Humor  A biography that is written to be funny.  A story that makes you laugh

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

Now let’s play… NAME THAT GENRE!

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.

Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature Historical Fiction Autobiography Realistic Fiction Answer:

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.

Traditional Literature Poetry Biography Fantasy Historical Fiction Autobiography Realistic Fiction Answer:

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

Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature Poetry Biography Fantasy Answer:

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

Traditional Literature Poetry Biography Fantasy Historical Fiction Autobiography Realistic Fiction Answer:

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.

Informational Mystery Science Fiction Fantasy Historical Fiction Autobiography Realistic Fiction Answer:

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

Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature Historical Fiction Autobiography Realistic Fiction Answer:

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

Informational Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature Poetry Biography Answer:

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

Traditional Literature Poetry Biography Fantasy Historical Fiction Autobiography Answer:

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

Biography Fantasy Historical Fiction Autobiography Realistic Fiction Answer:

Genre #10 This genre creates a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme.

Mystery Science Fiction Traditional Literature Traditional Literature Poetry Biography Answer: