Literary Genres with Mrs. Baker

Essential Questions * How do I identify genres? and * Why should I care?

A Genre is . . . a literary category featuring specific characteristics. General genres (i.e. fiction, nonfiction) are often subdivided into more specific subgenres. Subgenres include science fiction, historical fiction, mystery etc. (fiction) and biography, autobiography, memoir etc. (nonfiction).

Fiction Definition: a story invented by the imagination Characteristics: a story that contains characters, setting, plot, theme, action, resolution etc. Call #: Begins with “F” followed by the 1st 3 letters of the author’s last name.

Fictional Genres Historical Fiction Stories written to portray a time period or to convey information about a specific time period or an historical event. Setting, which may be real or imaginary, is the most important element. Characters may be imaginary or people who actually lived during the time period. Plot events may be documented historical events or fictional. Characters, settings, & plot events must be portrayed authentically as if they actually could have happened.

Historical fiction is . . . http://youtu.be/r62uWFeaybc

EXAMPLES OF Historical Fiction . . .

Why Should I Care? Historical fiction helps us . . . understand historical events. helps us identify with other voices, views, cultures, & times. helps use empathize and have compassion for others. helps us better understand how we become what we are today.