Reading Genres
Hocus Pocus! What’s our focus? Our focus today is to learn about different genres under fiction and nonfiction and identify books in each genre.
Reading Genres 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.
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!
These are called GENRES! Books are put into groups based on what they have in common: These are called GENRES!
Fiction Genres Realistic Fiction Historical Fiction Traditional Literature Fantasy
Nonfiction Genres Autobiography Biography Informational Poetry
Let’s take a quick look at the different types of genres…
Fiction Genres
Nonfiction Genres
Now let’s play… NAME THAT GENRE!
Genre #1 Stories that are told again and again. Sometimes the story changes. This genre includes folktales, legends, fables, fairy tales, tall tales, and myths from different cultures.
Answer: Informational Traditional Literature Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction
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Genre #2 A story that has impossible things like talking animals or magical powers. “Make-believe” is what this genre is all about.
Answer: Fantasy Historical Fiction Autobiography Realistic Fiction
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NO
Genre #4 A story using made-up characters and events that could happen in real life.
Answer: Fantasy Historical Fiction Autobiography Realistic Fiction
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NO
Genre #5 A made-up story that takes place in a real time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author’s imagination.
Answer: Fantasy Historical Fiction Autobiography Realistic Fiction
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NO
Genre #7 Texts that provide facts about a variety of topics, such as sports, animals, science, history, careers, travel, geography, space, weather, etc.
Answer: Informational Traditional Literature Poetry Biography
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NO
Genre #8 The story of a real person’s life written by another person.
Answer: Biography Fantasy Historical Fiction Autobiography
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Genre #9 The story of a real person’s life that is written by that person.
Answer: Biography Fantasy Historical Fiction Autobiography
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NO
Genre #10 This genre creates a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme.
Answer: Autobiography Traditional Literature Poetry Biography
YES
NO
GREAT JOB!