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Genres in Literature and Film
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Genres a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content French origin
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Two Types Fiction A made up story Can tell about things that could happen Is read for fun Characters may be like real people or imaginary Non-fiction TRUE information To gain information Author-expert on topic Facts that can be verified
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Genres Fiction Genres Traditional Literature Fantasy Science Fiction Realistic Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery Non-fiction Genres Informational How To’s Biography Autobiography Poetry
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Realistic Fiction o Can be based on a real story o Characters act like real people o Character tries to solve a problem o Story could happen in real life o Some events are historically accurate o Character’s feelings and behaviors are like real life
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Fantasy Set in an imaginary, unreal, or utopia world May include sciences or physics yet unknown Fantastic characters
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Science Fiction Novel or short story Set in the future or imaginary world Fact and fiction Futuristic technology
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Historical Fiction Fiction May include real historical events, figures, or setting (time period) Recreation of past events
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Folklore Oral stories later written down Explain history, natural, or social phenomenon Myths-Icarus and Daedalus Fable-Tortoise and the Hare Tall Tale-Paul Bunyan Legends-King Arthur Fairy Tale- Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk
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Mystery Problem need solving Clues Distractions Answer
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Informational Non-fiction True facts about variety of subjects
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Biography vs. Autobiography Biography True story of real person Written by someone else Autobiography True story of real person Written by the person
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Disclaimer Even though many books have been made into film, do not view the film instead of reading the book. Many times the film has changed different details or part of the plot to make it more entertaining for their viewing audience
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Which Featuring Genre?
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What are the Details in a Movie Poster?
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Details of a Movie Poster Hook/6 Word Memoir Genre Your Details Big Idea (Sentence/ phrase )
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Examples of Movie Poster
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Independent Seat Work Assignment CONVERSATION: HELP: ACTIVITY: MOVEMENT: PARTICIPATION: SUCCESS: Create a self movie poster Voice Level: 0- 1(Discussion) Quietly sharpen pencil, get a Kleenex, borrow a pen/pencil Use D & C, movie poster details, and literary genres to create a self movie poster. Success! Raise hand quietly
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Assignment- Due FRIDAY Create a movie poster Must include the following: ___10 Genre Type-What genre are you? ___10 Big Idea-sentence or phrase ___20 Illustration ___10 Hook (6 Word Memoir) ___30 Details (5) Starring/Credits section ___10 Conventions/Mechanics ___10 Neatness ____________________________________________ ___100 Total Points Earned
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Bibliography Amrit, Krina and Natalie's A2 Media Studies Groupwork. ”Aknproduction Blog.” 2011. 26 August 2013.. Barnes and Nobles.com 2013. 26 August 2013.. IMP Awards. Face3Media. “Sherlock Holmes.” 2013. 26 August 2013.. IMP Awards. Face3Media. “After Earth.” 2013. 26 August 2013.. IMP Awards. Face3Media. “Titanic”. 2013. 26 August 2013.. Reelz Hollywood Happens Here. “Jobs.” 2013. 26 August 2013..
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