1. Turn the dial 3 times to the right, stop on the first number. Next, turn the dial one full turn to the left, then stop on the second number. Finally, turn the dial to the right, stopping at the third number. Do not forget to close the lock and turn the dial!

2. September 2, 2014 - Genre introduction Ob jective I will identify and analyze the 5 major genre types. Warm Up H omework Take out your Language Arts binder, copy the date into the upper right hand corner and the objective onto the first line. Bring in examples of your genre type.

3. Warm up: W rite a 3-5 sentence paragraph answering the following questions: What type of literature do you prefer reading? What do you like about this specific type of writing?

4. Genre What do we mean when we talk about literary genres?

5. g enre a category of literature and nonfiction in which authors express their ideas https://gcps.desire2learn.com/d2l/lor/viewer/viewFile.d2lfile/6605/5838/books.jpg

6. Turn to page 4 in your Literature book. Copy or take notes as we go through the genres. http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-Gqq_JC1tOiQPa_VxyCVcMhoXWiuxsXNk_KSXNS0eYsEjlpPXig

7. Stories http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81-DFVziuwL.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/The_Giving_Tree.jpg

8. Stories m ade-up narratives about characters and events http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b5/Seuss-cat-hat.gif

9. Stories m ade-up narratives about characters and events short stories novels novellas folk tales http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140331174412/bookclub/images/d/dd/The-Giver.png http://www.exoticindia.com/books/folk_tales_from_nepal_idh379.jpg

10. Poetry

11. a type of literature where words are chosen and arranged in a precise way to create specific effects http://benonsensical.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/where-the-sidewalk-ends.jpg

12. Poetry - type of literature where words are chosen and arranged in a precise way to create specific effects haiku limericks narrative poems nursery rhymes http://www.yhpl.org/wp-content/themes/cutline-3-column-split-11/images/the-snowman2.jpg

13. Drama

14. s tories that are meant to be performed http://www.tate.org.uk/art/images/work/P/P08/P08090_10.jpg

15. Drama s tories that are meant to be performed comedies historical dramas radio plays http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fiR33PlcFEc/TcrywTVAwMI/AAAAAAAAAU8/BSkjR9OEdB4/s1600/Tragedy%252C+Comedy%252C+Drama.jpg

16. Nonfiction

17. Literature that contains facts and tells about real people, places and events. http://www.honduras.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/newspaper-400x276.jpg

18. Nonfiction Literature that contains facts and tells about real people, places and events. auto / biographies essays speeches news papers / articles

19. Media

20. c ommunication that is meant to reach a large audience

21. Media c ommunication that is meant to reach a large audience TV shows advertising websites http://www.adweek.com/files/adfreak/6a00d8341c51c053ef0148c7953673970c-450wi

22. Y ou will be placed into groups and given a section discussing the best ways to read your particular genre. You will create a colorful, easy to read poster containing the following information: Genre definition examples of literary terms associated with this genre reading strategies and definitions (in your own words) strong reader(s) to read the excerpts and answer the questions (Group 4 has 2 excerpts, Group 5 doesn't have any) Your turn!

23. E ach person in your group must have a role. Some people should be working on the poster, others will read the passages and questions. Bring in examples of your genre for Thursday's presentation.

24. Group 1 - Reading stories (pg 5) Group 2 - Reading poetry (pg 6) Group 3 - Reading drama (pg 7) Group 4 - Reading nonfiction (pgs. 8-9) Group 5 - Reading media (pg 10)