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Forms of Texts

Forms of Texts. SPI 401.8.5 Identify the forms of text (e.g., poems, drama, fiction, nonfiction). What are different types of text?. Poetry -is a kind of writing, usually in verse. Poetry verse is set out in short lines with words put together in rhythm or rhyme or both.

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Forms of Texts

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  1. Forms of Texts SPI 401.8.5 Identify the forms of text (e.g., poems, drama, fiction, nonfiction).

  2. What are different types of text? • Poetry-is a kind of writing, usually in verse. Poetry verse is set out in short lines with words put together in rhythm or rhyme or both. • Fiction-a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact.

  3. What are different types of text? • Nonfiction-is writing that is based on facts and information. • Drama-a literary genre of works intended for the theater. A dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage.

  4. Types of Fiction • Read through the next 6 slides to learn more about the different types of fiction.

  5. Fairy Tales - Elements Use of 3’s or 7’s Magic Royalty (king/castle/princess..) Special words (once upon a time/happily ever after) Battle of good vs. evil A problem and solution Unlikely events Strange or imagined characters/setting Magic or supernatural

  6. Fables - Elements Moral/lesson Often have animal characters Animals are personified (given human traits)

  7. Folktales - Elements Often include 3’s Characters are put through tests Battle of good vs. evil Evil is punished/good is rewarded Happy endings Usually set in the past

  8. Myths – Elements Considered an explanation of how the world or something in it came to be Non-human characters (animals or objects) Set at the beginning of the world or in an alternate world Mystery Usually deals with gods and goddesses

  9. Legends – Elements Exaggeration Mystery Tale is inspiring Has some parts based on truth Associated with important event in history Character is usually famous

  10. Samples of each genre Fable: Aesop’s Fables (choose any from this page) Fairy Tale: Hans Christian Andersen (choose feature story) Folk Tales: Babe the Blue Ox Myths: American Myths (read The Maid in the Mist) Legends: American Legends (read Armadillo's Song) Fantasy: choose Polar Express

  11. Fiction vs. Nonfiction • Can you choose when to use fiction and when to use nonfiction? • Click here to play a game on fiction and nonfiction.

  12. Forms of Texts • Can you choose the correct form of text or genre? • Click here and select the best form of text.

  13. Forms of Texts • Rags to Riches Game • Pearson Probe

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