Today’s Target in Language Arts: Last WeeK: Graphic Organizers This week Types of text Today’s Target in Language Arts: Every Student will… Classify texts into different “Genres” by different texts! TARGET TEST: Completed Academic Vocabulary Sheet.   1

Movies, books, plays, music, art, etc. Academic Vocabulary First things first: I will give you a quick DEFINITION for “genre” a type of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique Movies, books, plays, music, art, etc. Types of Art: Characteristic (“typical”) form: What do things in this genre have in common or share? 2

Art Which paintings are in the same genre? Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Art Which paintings are in the same genre? C B A E D F 3

Art Which paintings are in the same genre? Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Art Which paintings are in the same genre? C B E A D F Impressionism: (1830-1860) Characteristics: Tries to give you a feeling instead of being 100% accurate - Visible Brush Strokes Very bright/deep colors Outdoor scenes Realism: (1850-1890) Characteristics: Tries to give you a very accurate (100% true) picture of the world - Very realistic pictures (as close to reality as possible) Ordinary subjects Cubism: (1906-1921) Characteristics: - Focus on SHAPES -Objects are broken up and then put back together in new shapes. 4

Music Listen to music clips and determine the genre Options: Hip Hop? Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Music Listen to music clips and determine the genre Options: Hip Hop? Rock? Classical? Genre How you know… A. B. C. 5

Stories (these come in many forms) Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Stories (these come in many forms) What sorts of things tell stories: Books Movies Plays What sorts of genres are there? Think about all the different types of texts there are…. 6

Today’s Target in Language Arts: Every Student will… 1) Identify whether a text is a narrative or informational by identifying the key elements of short passages 7

How can you identify a Text’s genre First – identify if the story is “Fiction or “Non-Fiction” Text Is the story 100% based on real life? If yes If no – part is imaginary Non-fiction (Expository) Poetry Fiction (Narrative) the text trying to inform you with information that is 100% true to life the text is trying to tell you a story where at least part of the story is fake or imaginary 8

What are sub-sections of Fictional Texts? (vocab) Text If No Language ARTS TOPIC: Genre What are sub-sections of Fictional Texts? (vocab) Text If No Fiction Fantasy Mystery Historical Fiction Fables Action/Adventure Myth Science Fiction 9

What are examples of Non-Fiction texts? Text Is the story 100% based on real life? If yes Non-fiction/Expository Functional text Informational Persuasive Text Ex: directions Ex: textbook Ex: Opinion Article, Speech Ex: menu Biography, etc. Reference Sources 10

Now that we’ve gone over the different types of texts, we will identify them… As you identify the genre you must also write down WHY you guessed this genre…What were the CLUES in the text? Genre: Clues:

POETRY Narrative, Informational, or Poetry (you can be more specific after this) Genre: POETRY Clues: Has lines instead of sentences Has stanzas instead of paragraphs The author’s purpose is to ENTERTAIN Often has rhymes (but this isn’t always true) Often is shorter (but this isn’t always true)

Narrative, Expository, Reference Source, or Poetry Genre: Informational – Reference Clues: Provides specific information that is fact based rather than opinion based. Not read Cover to Cover No plot elements The Author’s Purpose is to INFORM

Narrative, Expository, Reference Source, or Poetry (you can be more specific after this) Genre: Narrative Text Clues:… It’s a story!! Characters Setting Plot Elements (Conflict, Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution) Theme: What is the reader supposed to learn? Style/Tone Dialogue Usually Chronological

Narrative, Expository, Reference Source, or Poetry (you can be more specific after this) Genre: Expository Text Clues:… 100% based on real life Often has real life pictures Often headings, titles, and key words Author’s Purpose is to INFORM or PERSUADE about a topic.

Your turn to teach the class Create it Each group will receive a book – They must create a poster to: Identify the genre of the book (Narrative, Expository, or Poetry) Write down ALL the clues you can find in the book that tell you what the genre is…Feel free to be specific (Teacher will model…) Genre: Clues: 16

For example: historical fiction or the Magic School Bus Are there gray areas between these genres? Yes! For example: historical fiction or the Magic School Bus But most of the text you read does not fall into this gray area. Almost all text can be easily categorized as either Informational or Narrative 17

Why are these categories useful? If you can name a text’s genre, you are better able to choose a THINKING STRATEGY to decode the text. Example: Austin passed the ball to Joey who was alone under the basket. Joey jumped up and slammed the ball into the hoop. Joey made it look easy. Austin had always been in awe of his brother. Joey was the best at everything. Genre: Searchlight Questions: Narrative Who are the characters? Traits? What is the conflict? What is the theme? 18

Why are these categories useful? If you can name a text’s genre, you are better able to choose a THINKING STRATEGY to decode the text. Example: These searchlight questions change when the genre is an Informational or Expository Text instead of a Narrative Focus this week! Genre: Searchlight Questions: 19

Why is it crucial that you acquire the skills to break down informational text? Provides essential information, from: - How to fix something (directions) - Major Political Events - Recent Research about our world Most students struggle more with reading informational text compared to narrative text So the first step is to recognize an Informational Text… - I will show some images on the board. Please determine if these texts are Informational or Narratives… Then you must explain why in the thought bubble on your page… 20

Is it informational or narrative? WHY? 1) 21

Is it informational or narrative? WHY? 2) 22

Is it informational or narrative? WHY? 3) 23

Is it informational or narrative? WHY? 4) 24

Is it informational or narrative? WHY? 5) 25

Is it informational or narrative? WHY? 6) 26

Is the sample text Informational or a Narrative? How do you know? Complete your ticket to leave…. Is the sample text Informational or a Narrative? How do you know? Complete the front and back… 27

Today’s Target in Language Arts: Last WeeK: Graphic Organizers This week Types of text Today’s Target in Language Arts: Every Student will… Define the term “Genre” by completing our Academic Vocabulary Sheets TARGET TEST: Completed Academic Vocabulary Sheet.   28

Stories (these come in many forms) Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Stories (these come in many forms) What sorts of things tell stories: Books Movies Plays What sorts of genres are there? Fantasy uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting 29

Stories (these come in many forms) Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Stories (these come in many forms) What sorts of things tell stories: Books Movies Plays What sorts of genres are there? Mystery a detective, either an amateur or a professional, solves a crime or a series of crimes 30

Stories (these come in many forms) Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Stories (these come in many forms) What sorts of things tell stories: Books Movies Plays What sorts of genres are there? Historical Fiction Imaginary stories based upon historical figures or events 31

Stories (these come in many forms) Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Stories (these come in many forms) What sorts of things tell stories: Books Movies Plays What sorts of genres are there? Science Fiction Stories that involve imaginary ideas about current or future science, technology (machines), or other worlds. 32

Stories (these come in many forms) Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Stories (these come in many forms) What sorts of things tell stories: Books Movies Plays What sorts of genres are there? Fable A short story that is meant to teach a lesson (often with talking animals) 33

Stories (these come in many forms) Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Stories (these come in many forms) What sorts of things tell stories: Books Movies Plays What sorts of genres are there? Adventure /Action characters are placed in dangerous situations where they must struggle for survival 34

Stories (these come in many forms) Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Stories (these come in many forms) What sorts of things tell stories: Books Movies Plays What sorts of genres are there? A story whose purpose is to explain HOW the world works and WHY events happen (often has gods, heroes, or talking animals) Myths 35

Stories (these come in many forms) Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Stories (these come in many forms) What sorts of things tell stories: I will give you some “examples” - From these examples you will need to Guess the Genre and then explain HOW you knew it!!… Books Movies Plays What sorts of genres are there? Fantasy Mystery Historical Fiction Science Fiction Fables Adventure/Action Myths 36

VIDEO 1 Guess the Genre and explain WHY Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Guess the Genre and explain WHY VIDEO 1 Fantasy Mystery Historical Fiction Fables Adventure/Action Myths Science Fiction 37

VIDEO 2 Guess the Genre and explain WHY Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Guess the Genre and explain WHY VIDEO 2 Fantasy Mystery Historical Fiction Fables Adventure/Action Myths Science Fiction 38

VIDEO 3 Guess the Genre and explain WHY Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Guess the Genre and explain WHY VIDEO 3 Fantasy Mystery Historical Fiction Fables Adventure/Action Myths Science Fiction 39

VIDEO 4 Guess the Genre and explain WHY Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Guess the Genre and explain WHY VIDEO 4 Fantasy Mystery Historical Fiction Fables Adventure/Action Myths Science Fiction 40

VIDEO 5 Guess the Genre and explain WHY Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Guess the Genre and explain WHY VIDEO 5 Fantasy Mystery Historical Fiction Fables Adventure/Action Myths Science Fiction 41

VIDEO 6 Guess the Genre and explain WHY Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Guess the Genre and explain WHY VIDEO 6 Fantasy Mystery Historical Fiction Fables Adventure/Action Myths Science Fiction 42

Image 7 Guess the Genre and explain WHY Academic Vocabulary You are probably an expert on Genre already without even knowing it! Let’s try classifying different art forms by genre… Guess the Genre and explain WHY Image 7 Fantasy Mystery Historical Fiction Fables Adventure/Action Myths Science Fiction 43

Genre The Word or Phrase we’re studying… My definition… a type of art having a characteristic form or technique My word looks like… Stories Music Action Historical Fiction Fable True Characters/Events Classical Survival Rock Rap Animal Piano Exciting Guitars Strong Beat Moral/Lesson Violin Drums Words important Imaginary Conversations 44