What is a Literary Genre?

1. What is a Literary Genre? Definition: • categories used to group different types of literary work, such as non-fiction, fiction and poetry. • A literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content. Can you name some genres types? Turn and tell your neighbor what they are.

2. All categories of books or stories can be called either fiction or non-fiction. Within those categories are individual GENRES 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 has facts that can be checked and proven the author is an expert on this information it IS TRUE!

3. The Genres of Children’s Literature The most commonly identified genres of Children’s Literature are: picture bookstraditional literaturehistorical fictionscience fiction realistic fiction mystery fantasycontemporary realistic fictionnon-fiction or informational booksbiographypoetry

4. Our Genre List for the IMC 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. Non-Fictionbooks are shelved in the Dewey Decimal Area Books that discuss facts, deal with real or historical characters, circumstances or events. Examples: science, sports, drawing, math animals, or transportation

6. Newspapers/Magazines are informational and are considered non-fiction Newspapers and magazines contain articles relating to current events, new discoveries, and important people.

7. Biographies True stories about a person’s life or parts of his/her life Some are collective biographies with many biographies groups together. TITLE EXAMPLES Tiger Woods: An American Master The Homerun Kings: Babe Ruth and Henry Aaron Clara Barton, a Red Cross Pioneer Sacagawea

8. Autobiographies Autobiographies are where people write about their own life. You can find them in the 920/921 section of the IMC

9. What are some other categories of non fiction materials? Geography, Arts, Recreation,Sports, History, Music, Science, Technology Traditional literature (is this made up of not?) Social Issues, Religion, Myths, Government???? Hmmmmm! Actually everything under the sun -and even outside of the sun can be placed in A non-fiction category What system is used to categorize non-fiction books? THE DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM

10. Remember non-fiction books are Informational They are books that give true facts on a variety of subjects such as: People, places, and things..animals, minerals and vegetable too!

11. Informational Books Tells facts that can be looked-up or proven tells about real events characters have really lived may have maps, diagrams and illustrations to explain the facts author is an expert on the subject TITLE EXAMPLES Dirt Bikes Flying Animals Danger! Earthquakes World Book Encyclopedia Artists of the Renaissance

12. More non-fictionTraditional LiteratureFolk Tales, Fables, Myths, Fairy Talesand Legends tells about the great deeds of a person who may have lived may exaggerate a person’s bravery or powers probably a long ago setting-oral tradition story may be considered a part of the history and culture of a group of people magic may be used to solve a problem a lesson can be learned from the story

13. Fables, Myths and Folklore: Fables: These stories usually have a moral that is being taught. It often uses animals that speak and act like humans. (PERSONIFICATION) 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. Folklore: stories that people told one another over the years. Later the stories were written down. Examples Aesop’s Fables Beauty and the Beast Cinderella John Henry The Talking Eggs The Tortoise and the Hare Slide 13 is missing I am slide 14! READ ME AND ANSWER QUESTION FOR 14

14. Poetry Poetry is verse written to inspire thoughts and feelings in the reader. It often uses rhyme and rhythm, or it can be written in free verse.

15. Poetry page format may look different than other books may have rhythm (beat) May rhyme Imaginative and creative uses describing or exciting words tells a story in verse Title examples Where the Sidewalk Ends New Kid on the Block Chocolate Dreams: Poems Memorabilia A Pizza the Size of the Sun Love That Dog

16. 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 and even stories about finding out about who your are. There is a wide variety of sub genre areas in FICTION….. Titles Rescue Josh McGuire Stranger With My Face Hatchet What is your favorite fiction book?

17. Mystery Mysteries are stories that have a real setting and a problem or a crime to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem. There is usually a great deal of suspense and intrigue abounds. Title Examples The House of Dies Drear Never Say Die The Tree house Mystery Mystery of the Midnight Message Encyclopedia Brown Series Boxcar Children Mysteries

18. Fantasy Fantasy is fiction that has elements that are not real. Sometimes this Includes talking animals, and gods and goddesses. or characters with magical powers. There’s usually a conflict between good and evil. In this type of story, the author has created a magical world where anything is possible.

19. Fantasy Animal characters may act like people characters may have special powers characters may be imaginary beings setting may be in another time (future) usually has a good vs. evil conflict may use scientific principles not yet available or discovered EXAMPLES Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Charlotte’s Web The Wreck of the Zephyr Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe Lord of the Rings Harry Potter Series

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. The Spiderwick Chronicles is an example

21. Realistic fiction can be based on a real story characters act like real people character tries to solve a problem story could happen in real life in modern times some events are accurate with what is happening today character’s feelings and behaviors are like real life TITLE EXAMPLES Rescue of Josh McGuire Crash Hatchet Shiloh Summer of the Swans Freak the Mighty

22. Historical Fiction Historical fiction is made up of stories that take place in a certain time and place in the past. Real historical figures and settings may be included in a fiction story.

23. Historical Fiction Literature with imaginary characters Based on events and facts related to history TITLE EXAMPLES A Boy at War Across Five Aprils Ben and Me The Butterfly Charlie Skedaddle Sign of the Beaver Titanic Crossing Dear America Series

24. Science Fiction: 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 ideas, worlds and people.

25. Science Fiction Literature based on actual or imaginary developments or discoveries in science Often futuristic or fantasy TITLE EXAMPLES Aliens for Breakfast A Wrinkle in Time My Best Friend is Invisible Star Wars The Time Machine

26. Picture books and Picture story books Picture book verses a Picture story book In a Picture book there are only pictures and the pictures tells the story In a Picture story book the pictures merely complement the story Picture Story book : one thing experts agree on is that the interplay of narrative and illustration is fundamental to the book as a whole. Is a fusion of words and pictures Really good Pictures books seamlessly combine both components Examples include The Cat In The Hat Where The Wild Things Are

27. What category of fiction would you put your favorite story in? Why? MYSTERY Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Science Fiction FANTASY PICTURE BOOK NINE MORE SLIDES TO GO!

28. MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

29. DIVERSITY By 2020, demographers predict minorities will account for almost ½ of school age children in the United States. As our classrooms become more diverse so does our world. BEFORE YOU READ THE NEXT SET OF SLIDES READ THE DIRECTIONS ON YOUR WORKSHEET!

30. Why should students read multicultural literature? Through multicultural literature, students gain a better understanding of the cultures and beliefs of people around the world. They better appreciate the diversity of our world. They develop respect for the differences that make each of us unique.

31. Quality Multicultural Literature Shares Six Characteristics: Accuracy Non biased Respect Expertise Purpose Quality

32. No Difference “…Red, black, or orange, Yellow or white, We all look the same When we turn out the light.” FromNo Difference by Shel Silverstein

33. Multicultural Diversity in Literature • Multicultural Diversity in Literature helps us to become aware of different cultures. This type of literature illustrates the differences in human experiences, inspirations, conflicts, value systems and beliefs. This literature, which is written about cultures different from your own, helps us to appreciate the courage of people from other cultures and to have a sense of pride for our own culture.

34. more • The term multicultural literature refers to traditional folk tales, historical fiction and nonfiction, and stories about contemporary characters from minority cultures. In the United States, multicultural children’s books include those by and about groups with deep roots in this country such as Native Americans, African-Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos, and newer cultural groups such as immigrants or refugees from other countries.

35. And yet more Multicultural books are a natural, respectful way to be exposed to cultures other than your own. Multicultural books can provide historical content, set the stage for discussions about social conditions, and encourage people to understand similarities and differences. They allow people to define and connect with their own culture and ethnicity while challenging them to learn about new people, places, beliefs, values, and more. For the best understanding of others please do not read biased materials from only one point of view, because their views may be slanted and unsuitable for truly learning about others.

36. Directions • After reading slides 28 through 36 go back to page 3 on your answer sheet and finish your answers for questions 1-6 on Multicultural Literature • Make sure your name and class period are on your paper before you turn it in to Ms. Schmirler Now that you are done-visit one the following sites.—just click..there may be a quiz on the site—take it. When done with each site x out and you will come back to this slide to select the next site to visit! • http://www.mikids.com/Genres/quiz1.htm • http://www.multiculturalchildrenslit.com/ • http://www.ccsd.edu/link/lms/genre.htm • When done---time for fun