Book Genres

Mrs. Fendrick

Cornell Notes Use only blue or black ink or regular pencil.

Name (first and last) DateReading Period #

Fold left side of paper 2.5 inches.Holes go on left side.

Genre Review

Definition: Example:

adventure

Essential Question: How will recognizing genre help me become a better reader and writer?

Name (first and last) DateReading Period #Genre Review

Essential Question: How will recognizing genre help me become a better reader and writer?

adventure Definition: Example:

adventure: Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest

Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet

Definition:

Name (first and last) DateReading Period #

Genre Review

biography

biography: Definition: true story about someone’s life

Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet

Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson

Name (first and last) DateReading Period #

Genre Review

biography

classics Definition:

classics: Definition: well-known books that have stood the test of time

Example: Frankenstein, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, Wind in the Willows

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet

fairy tale

Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson

Name (first and last) DateReading Period #

Genre Review

biography

Definition:

classics Definition: well-known books that have stood the test of time Example: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

fairy tale: Definition: begins with “Once upon a time”; unlikely stories include elves, giants, goblins, fairies, royalty, magic, happy endings

Example: Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet

Definition:

fairy tale

Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson

Name (first and last) DateReading Period #

Genre Review

biography

fantasy

Definition: begins with “Once upon a time”, includes elves, giants, goblins Example: Jack and the Beanstalk

classics Definition: well-known books that have stood the test of time Example: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

fantasy: Definition: magic, dragons, imaginary characters and invented worlds

Example: Harry Potter

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet

Definition: magic and imaginary characters or invented worlds Example: Harry Potter, Wizard of Oz

fairy tale

Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson

Name (first and last) DateReading Period #

Genre Review

biography

fantasy

Definition: begins with “Once upon a time”, includes elves, giants, goblins Example: Jack and the Beanstalk

classics Definition: well-known books that have stood the test of time Example: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

graphic novel

Definition:

graphic novel:

Definition: comic-format book. Story uses cartoon or art in sequence to tell story.

Example: Bone, anime, manga

mystery Definition:

graphic novel

Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

mystery: Definition: story based on a puzzling crime

Example: Nancy Drew

mystery Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew

mythology Definition:

graphic novel

Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

mythology: Definition: sacred stories that explain the world with gods, goddesses, monsters, heroes

Example: Lightning Thief

mystery Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew

mythology Definition: sacred stories that explain the world with gods, goddesses, monsters Example: Lightning Thief

poetry Definition:

graphic novel

Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

poetry: Definition: rhythmic or musical language that expresses emotion

Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends

mystery Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew

mythology Definition: sacred stories that explain the world with gods, goddesses, monsters Example: Lightning Thief

poetry Definition: rhythmic or musical language that expresses emotion Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends

realistic Definition:

graphic novel

Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

realistic: Definition: story that could really happen

Example: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

mystery Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew

mythology Definition: sacred stories that explain the world with gods, goddesses, monsters Example: Lightning Thief

poetry Definition: rhythmic or musical language that expresses emotion Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends

realistic Definition: story that seems like it could really happen Example: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

graphic novel

Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

science fiction

Definition:

science fiction:

Definition: story based on technology of the future

Example: Hunger Games

science fiction

Definition: story based on technology of the future Example: Hunger Games

adventure Definition: fast-paced action story about a hero on a quest Examples: The Black Stallion, Hatchet

Definition: magic and imaginary characters or invented worlds Example: Harry Potter, Wizard of Oz

fairy tale

Definition: true story about someone’s life Example: Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson

Name (first and last) DateReading Period #

Genre Review

biography

fantasy

Definition: begins with “Once upon a time”, includes elves, giants, goblins Example: Jack and the Beanstalk

classics Definition: well-known books that have stood the test of time Example: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

mystery Definition: story based on a puzzling crime Example: Nancy Drew

mythology Definition: sacred stories that explain the world with gods, goddesses, monsters Example: Lightning Thief

poetry Definition: rhythmic or musical language that expresses emotion Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends

realistic Definition: story that seems like it could really happen Example: Joey Pigza Loses Control

graphic novel

Definition: comic-format uses art or cartoons in sequence to tell story. Example: Bone, anime, manga

science fiction

Definition: story based on technology of the future Example: Hunger Games

SummaryGenre is a type or category of book. Good readers choose books from a variety of genres.

I need to know the characteristics of different genres to help me become an effective reader and writer. I can use the correct format to write for a specific audience as well as make predictions while reading.

SummaryGenre is a type or category of book. Good readers choose books from a variety of genres.

I need to know the characteristics of different genres to help me become an effective reader and writer. I can use the correct format to write for a specific audience as well as make predictions while reading.