Genre Lab Activity 1. View the PowerPoint “Scout’s Honor” 2. Write the name of the genre for each video clip 1-5 3. Write one complete sentence explaining.

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Genre Lab Activity 1. View the PowerPoint “Scout’s Honor” 2. Write the name of the genre for each video clip Write one complete sentence explaining why that video clip fits into that particular category. For example: Steven Spielberg video clip would be identified as non-fiction. Sentence: The Steven Spielberg clip was about his film career, and his many award winning movies. Fiction – folk tales, novels, stories Poetry – haiku, limericks, narrative poems Drama – plays Non-fiction – news articles, websites, biographies, autobiographies, essays, speeches, reference articles Media – TV shows, films, news, advertising, websites, , texts

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6. Write 3 facts about Avi the author of “Scout’s Honor.” kets.org/books/intervi ews/avihttp:// kets.org/books/intervi ews/avi

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