Forms of Texts SPI 401.8.5 Identify the forms of text (e.g., poems, drama, fiction, nonfiction).

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Forms of Texts SPI 401.8.5 Identify the forms of text (e.g., poems, drama, fiction, nonfiction).

What are different types of text? Poetry-is a kind of writing, usually in verse. Poetry verse is set out in short lines with words put together in rhythm or rhyme or both. Fiction-a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact.

What are different types of text? Nonfiction-is writing that is based on facts and information. Drama-a literary genre of works intended for the theater. A dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage.

Types of Fiction Read through the next 6 slides to learn more about the different types of fiction.

Fairy Tales - Elements Use of 3’s or 7’s Magic Royalty (king/castle/princess..) Special words (once upon a time/happily ever after) Battle of good vs. evil A problem and solution Unlikely events Strange or imagined characters/setting Magic or supernatural

Fables - Elements Moral/lesson Often have animal characters Animals are personified (given human traits)

Folktales - Elements Often include 3’s Characters are put through tests Battle of good vs. evil Evil is punished/good is rewarded Happy endings Usually set in the past

Myths – Elements Considered an explanation of how the world or something in it came to be Non-human characters (animals or objects) Set at the beginning of the world or in an alternate world Mystery Usually deals with gods and goddesses

Legends – Elements Exaggeration Mystery Tale is inspiring Has some parts based on truth Associated with important event in history Character is usually famous

Samples of each genre Fable: Aesop’s Fables (choose any from this page) Fairy Tale: Hans Christian Andersen (choose feature story) Folk Tales: Babe the Blue Ox Myths: American Myths (read The Maid in the Mist) Legends: American Legends (read Armadillo's Song) Fantasy: choose Polar Express 10

Fiction vs. Nonfiction Can you choose when to use fiction and when to use nonfiction? Click here to play a game on fiction and nonfiction.

Forms of Texts Can you choose the correct form of text or genre? Click here and select the best form of text.

Forms of Texts Rags to Riches Game Pearson Probe