Book Genres Mrs. Fendrick

Cornell NotesUse only blue or black ink or regular pencil. Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Fold left side of paper 2.5 inches. Holes go on left side. Genre Review Definition: Example: adventure Essential Question: How will recognizing genre help me become a better reader and writer?

Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Genre Review Essential Question: How will recognizing genre help me become a better reader and writer? adventure Definition: Example:

adventure: Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet Definition: Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Genre Review biography

biography: Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Genre Review biography classics Definition:

classics: Definition: well-known books that have stood the test of time Example: Frankenstein, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, Wind in the Willows

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet fairy tale Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Genre Review biography Definition: classics Definition: well-known books that have stood the test of time Example: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

fairy tale: Definition: begins with “Once upon a time”; unlikely stories include elves, giants, goblins, fairies, royalty, magic, happy endings Example: Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet Definition: fairy tale Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Genre Review biography fantasy Definition: begins with “Once upon a time”, includes elves, giants, goblins Example: Jack and the Beanstalk classics Definition: well-known books that have stood the test of time Example: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

fantasy: Definition: magic, dragons, imaginary characters and invented worlds Example: Harry Potter

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet Definition: magic and imaginary characters or invented worlds Example: Harry Potter, Wizard of Oz fairy tale Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Genre Review biography fantasy Definition: begins with “Once upon a time”, includes elves, giants, goblins Example: Jack and the Beanstalk classics Definition: well-known books that have stood the test of time Example: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

graphic novel Definition:

graphic novel: Definition: comic-format book. Story uses cartoon or art in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

mystery Definition: graphic novel Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

mystery: Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew

mystery Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew mythology Definition: graphic novel Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

mythology: Definition: sacred stories that explain the world with gods, goddesses, monsters, heroes Example: Lightning Thief

mystery Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew mythology Definition: sacred stories that explain the world with gods, goddesses, monsters Example: Lightning Thief poetry Definition: graphic novel Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

poetry: Definition: rhythmic or musical language that expresses emotion Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends

mystery Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew mythology Definition: sacred stories that explain the world with gods, goddesses, monsters Example: Lightning Thief poetry Definition: rhythmic or musical language that expresses emotion Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends realistic Definition: graphic novel Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

realistic: Definition: story that could really happen Example: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

mystery Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew mythology Definition: sacred stories that explain the world with gods, goddesses, monsters Example: Lightning Thief poetry Definition: rhythmic or musical language that expresses emotion Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends realistic Definition: story that seems like it could really happen Example: Diary of a Wimpy Kid graphic novel Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

science fiction Definition:

science fiction: Definition: story based on technology of the future Example: Hunger Games

science fiction Definition: story based on technology of the future Example: Hunger Games

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet Definition: magic and imaginary characters or invented worlds Example: Harry Potter, Wizard of Oz fairy tale Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Genre Review biography fantasy Definition: begins with “Once upon a time”, includes elves, giants, goblins Example: Jack and the Beanstalk classics Definition: well-known books that have stood the test of time Example: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

mystery Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew mythology Definition: sacred stories that explain the world with gods, goddesses, monsters Example: Lightning Thief poetry Definition: rhythmic or musical language that expresses emotion Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends realistic Definition: story that seems like it could really happen Example: Joey Pigza Loses Control graphic novel Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

science fiction Definition: story based on technology of the future Example: Hunger Games Summary Genre is a type or category of book. Good readers choose books from a variety of genres. I need to know the characteristics of different genres to help me become an effective reader and writer. I can use the correct format to write for a specific audience as well as make predictions while reading.

Summary Genre is a type or category of book. Good readers choose books from a variety of genres. I need to know the characteristics of different genres to help me become an effective reader and writer. I can use the correct format to write for a specific audience as well as make predictions while reading.