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Literary Genres

Literary Genres. Introduction Unit Mrs. Kercher 6 th /7 th Grade Gifted. Instructions. Using a Google Doc, take notes on the information that is new to you and points you want to remember. Literary Genres.

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Literary Genres

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  1. Literary Genres Introduction Unit Mrs. Kercher 6th /7th Grade Gifted

  2. Instructions Using a Google Doc, take notes on the information that is new to you and points you want to remember.

  3. Literary Genres Definition: categories used to group different types of literary work, such as non-fiction, fiction and poetry. What are some other types of genres?

  4. Our Genre List We will be learning about several different types of literary genres. It is important to remember that this list does not include all types of genres found in literary works.

  5. Two Main Types of Literature Fiction – written from an author’s imagination and is usually intended to entertain. Non-Fiction- factual writing that provides information about a particular topic.

  6. Instructions • The next slide will contain titles that you will have to match to the literary type, fiction (F) or non-fiction (NF). • Use the context clues within the title to help make your decision.

  7. Which is it? India’s Population Problem The Life Cycle of a Beetle Maynard the Moose The Haunted House Mystery “The Magician’s Cat” The Civil War “Waffle Making” “Michael the Bear for Congress” Amy’s Pet Pumpkin NF NF F F F NF NF F F

  8. Non-Fiction This can also be called “informational” material. These types of books provide information that is factual. Nothing is make-believe in these types of materials. More specific examples of this type of genre would be . . .

  9. Biographies: A true account of a person's life written, composed, or produced by another. Autobiographies: The biography of a person written by that person.

  10. What are some non-fiction stories you have read?

  11. Fiction In this type of work, the author can make up the whole entire story. Authors can also choose to include factual information in a made-up story. The author can have wizards creating magic spells or it can be about a 12 year old girl who has a secret crush.

  12. Different genres of fiction Historical Fiction: The story takes the reader back to a particular time period where they learn about the everyday life of a person. The character may interact with actual historical characters, but usually, the main character is not based on a real person. Realistic Fiction: The story usually presents a problem to be examined that could be from anybody’s life. They may cover such topics as family situations, peer relationships, and cultural differences.

  13. Science Fiction: This is a type of modern fantasy. It explores scientific fact and can pose ethical questions about current scientific trends and predictions. The author focuses on the adventure of exploring the unknown and the wonder of discovering new worlds and people. Mystery: There are different types of mystery stories, but usually a crime has been committed and the reader wants to try to figure out “whodunit”. There is usually a great deal of suspense and intrigue abounds.

  14. What are your favorite fictional stories?

  15. What genre of fiction would you put your favorite story in? Why? Realistic Fiction Historical Fiction Science Fiction Mystery

  16. What genre would the following book descriptions fall under? Why? 1) Peter Meets the President ~ During the early 1960s, a young boy on a tour of the White House becomes separated from the rest of his group and meets John F. Kennedy. • Journey to Jupiter ~ This story, set in the future, tells of a family’s exciting journey to the planet Jupiter. • The Hundred Dresses ~ A girl from a poor family, is teased by classmates at school for being different and For wearing the same dress everyday. • The Search for Sam ~ A family attempts to find their missing dog. *Invent your own title and description for a fictionbook. Historical Sci-Fi Realistic Mystery

  17. Fantasy In this type of story, the author has created a magical world where anything is possible. There are many types of fantasy, from fables to fairy tales and may include magical beings, talking animals and gods and goddesses.

  18. Traditional Fantasy: When we think of this type of fantasy story, we often consider stories such as Cinderella. This genre includes folk tales, tall tales, fables, and myths. These are stories that have been told over and over, sometimes for hundreds or even thousands of years! Fairy Tales: We often know we are reading or hearing a fairy tale with the words, “once upon a time . . .” Fairy tales often feature a fight between good and evil. Evil always loses to a triumphant hero or heroine. We also know it’s a fairy tale because most end with “and they lived happily ever after.”

  19. Fables and Myths: • Fables: These stories usually have a moral that is being taught. It often uses animals that speak and act like humans. • Myths: a story or group of stories that form part of the traditional knowledge of a society. Myths often use imaginative plots and characters to explain how the world began and why nature and people behave the way they do.

  20. Modern Fantasy: The events in modern fantasy are outside the realm of possibility. These stories cannot happen in real life, but even though we know the events can’t happen, they are very believable. These stories allow us to live in an imaginary world where anything is possible.

  21. List a fairy tale, fable, a myth and a modern fantasy.

  22. Match the Myth to its Character • Hercules • Arachne • Icarus • Medusa • Cyclops • Pandora

  23. Clue #1 • A one-eyed giant Answer: cyclops

  24. Clue #2 • This creature had snakes for hair and was so hideous that anyone who looked at her turned to stone. Answer: Medusa

  25. Clue #3 • This boy fell to his death after flying too close to the sun while wearing wings made from wax and feathers. Answer: Icarus

  26. Clue #4 • This curious woman opened a jar that contained all the evils of the world. Answer: Pandora

  27. Clue # 5 • After challenging the goddess Minerva to a weaving contest, this boastful girls was turned into a spider. Answer: Arachne

  28. Clue #6 • This character was one of the greatest heroes in Roman mythology. He performed twelve very difficult labors. Answer: Hercules

  29. Bibliography Children’s Literature Genres, http://www.alpine.k12.ut.us/depts/media/elemlessons_rev/m4-collections/lesson2cl_genre.html Genre Study: A Collaborative Approach, http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=270 Dictionary.com, http://www.dictionary.com Wordsmyth, http://www.wordsmyth.com

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