1. Major Literary Genres Tech Team (Please enable macros! Thanks.) Begin NotesSources

2. Definition of Literary Genre: Genre is a French word that means "kind." In literature, genre means the type of book or story. Common genres are mystery; fantasy; science fiction; historical; romance; adventure; and horror. While each genre has elements that are unique to that genre, the lines between the genres can be blurred, but the plot plan will still have the same elements as any fiction story. Next

3. The Plot Plan All fiction stories have a plot with the same basic design. Next

4. The genres Mystery Romance Realistic Horror Historical Fiction Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy Next

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6. Let’s brain storm… GenreElement 1Element 2Element 3 Next

7. Sources and citations Pl ot Plan- Mrs. Bruch's files Definition of genre- http://www.thefreedictionary.com/genre Graphics courtesy of MS Office. Search a word- http://www.puzzle-maker.com/ Genre information- http://www.conknet.com/~fullerlibrary/ReadersAdvisory/Romance%20Reader's%20Advisory_files/ Romance%20Readers%20Advisory.htm http://www2.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/j/Jan%20IngredientsMystery.pdf http://www.conknet.com/~fullerlibrary/ReadersAdvisory/Horror%20Kathleen%20Sipling.htm http://www.conknet.com/~fullerlibrary/ReadersAdvisory/SCIENCE%20FICTION%20READER/Introd uction.htm http://www.sfsite.com/columns/amy26.htm http://classiclit.about.com/od/actionadventure/Action_Adventure_Literature_Genre.htm http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson270/bookmark-real.pdf http://www.k12.hi.us/~gfujimur/eschool/historical_fiction/characteristics.htm Begin

8. Subject: Library/Language Arts/English Topic: Major Literary Genres Title: Literary Genres Grades: 9-12 Recommended Usage: Students typically study genre in middle school; however, by high school they often need to re-examine genre. Instructional Objectives: The students will review a fiction plot plan, the major literary genres and the characteristics of the genres.. Activity Instructions: Have students read the definition of genre and examine the plot plan diagram. Follow the links for each of the major genres and discuss the information found there. Review the vocabulary common to each genre and then brainstorm additional genres and their characteristics. Begin