Turn the dial 3 times to the right , stop on the first number. Next, turn the dial one full

1. Turn the dial 3 times to the 
right, stop on the first number. Next, turn the dial one full turn to the left, then 
stop on the second number. Finally, turn the dial to the right, stopping at the third number. Do not forget to close the lock and turn the dial!

2. September 2, 2014 - Genre introduction Objective I will identify and analyze the 5 major genre types. Warm Up Homework Bring in examples of your genre type. Take out your Language Arts binder, copy the date into the upper right hand corner and the objective onto the first line.

3. Warm up: Write a 3-5 sentence paragraph 
answering the following questions: What type of literature do you prefer reading? What do you like about this specific type of writing?

4. Genre What do we mean when we talk about literary genres?

5. genre a category of literature and nonfiction in which authors express their ideas https://gcps.desire2learn.com/d2l/lor/viewer/viewFile.d2lfile/6605/5838/books.jpg

6. Turn to page 4 in your Literature book. Copy or take notes as we go through the genres. http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-Gqq_JC1tOiQPa_VxyCVcMhoXWiuxsXNk_KSXNS0eYsEjlpPXig

7. Stories http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81-DFVziuwL.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/The_Giving_Tree.jpg

8. Stories made-up narratives about characters and events http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b5/Seuss-cat-hat.gif

9. Stories made-up narratives 
about characters and events short stories novels novellas folk tales http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140331174412/bookclub/images/d/dd/The-Giver.png http://www.exoticindia.com/books/folk_tales_from_nepal_idh379.jpg

10. Poetry

11. Poetry a type of literature 
where words are chosen and 
arranged in a precise way to 
create specific effects http://benonsensical.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/where-the-sidewalk-ends.jpg

12. Poetry - type of literature 
where words are chosen and 
arranged in a precise way to 
create specific effects haiku limericks narrative poems nursery rhymes http://www.yhpl.org/wp-content/themes/cutline-3-column-split-11/images/the-snowman2.jpg

13. Drama

14. Drama stories that are meant to be performed http://www.tate.org.uk/art/images/work/P/P08/P08090_10.jpg

15. Drama stories that are meant to be performed comedies historical dramas radio plays http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fiR33PlcFEc/TcrywTVAwMI/AAAAAAAAAU8/BSkjR9OEdB4/s1600/Tragedy%252C+Comedy%252C+Drama.jpg

16. Nonfiction

17. Nonfiction Literature that contains facts and tells about real people, places and events. http://www.honduras.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/newspaper-400x276.jpg

18. Nonfiction Literature that contains facts and tells about real people, places and events. auto / biographies essays speeches news papers / articles

19. Media

20. Media communication that is meant 
to reach a large audience

21. Media communication that is meant 
to reach a large audience TV shows advertising websites http://www.adweek.com/files/adfreak/6a00d8341c51c053ef0148c7953673970c-450wi

22. You will be placed into groups and given a 
section discussing the best ways to read your 
particular genre. You will create a colorful, easy to read poster containing the following information: Genre definition examples of literary terms associated with this genre reading strategies and definitions (in your own words) strong reader(s) to read the excerpts and answer the questions (Group 4 has 2 excerpts, Group 5 doesn't have any) Your turn!

23. Each person in your group must have a role. Some people should be working on the poster, others will read the passages and questions. Bring in examples of your genre for Thursday's presentation.

24. Group 1 - Reading stories (pg 5) Group 2 - Reading poetry (pg 6) Group 3 - Reading drama (pg 7) Group 4 - Reading nonfiction (pgs. 8-9) Group 5 - Reading media (pg 10)