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What is a genre? A genre is a type of writing that is different than other types of writing
Two major genres are: fiction and nonfiction
Realistic, mystery, fantasy, historical and science fiction are smaller genres of fiction books
Biography, poetry, drama and folklore are smaller genres
Autobiographies and collective biographies are special biography books
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Fiction Genre Imaginative stories created by
authors are in fiction genre Interesting characters and
problems Engaging plots Thoughtful themes
Can be divided into smaller genres including: realistic, mystery, fantasy, historical and science fiction
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Realistic Fiction Genre Realistic fiction is smaller genre of fiction books Characters behave in believable ways Settings reflect
recognizable places Problems are believable Descriptions are vivid Dialogue is accurate
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Mystery Fiction Genre Mystery is smaller genre of
fiction books Same characteristics as
realistic fiction but: Characters all involved in
solving puzzle Each event is linked to
solving the mystery Writer drops clues End with believable
conclusion
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Fantasy Fiction Genre Fantasy is smaller
genre of fiction books Contain elements that are not realistic Major events could
not happen in real life Characters use magic or other impossible strategies
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Science Fiction Genre Science fiction is smaller genre of fiction books Based on impact of actual or imagined science Setting is the future or on other planets Explores advanced space travel or extraterrestrial beings
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Historical Fiction Genre Historical fiction is smaller genre of fiction books Stories take place in an identifiable period of the past Characters may all be
fictional or some may have been real
Have authentic problems, description and dialogue
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Nonfiction Genre Books that provide facts and information are in nonfiction genre Subjects researched by author Facts organized clearly Often provide contents page, index and glossary Have helpful illustrations
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Biography Genre Biography is smaller genre
of nonfiction books Tell about a real person,
past or present Based on facts
Recount key incidents in person’s life
Include major influences in person’s life (people, places, and events)
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Autobiography Books
Autobiography is special kind of biography where: Author writes about himself or herself
Author reveals his/her feelings and reactions to events in his/her life
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Collective Biography Books
Collective biography has same characteristics as individual biography books but -
Contain stories of more than one person’s life Shelved by author instead of by subject
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Poetry Genre Poetry is smaller genre Poetry is a special kind of writing
that may or may not rhyme Words chosen carefully Often written in lines Sound and meaning of words are
combined to express feelings, thoughts, and ideas
Types include: acrostic, cinquain, limerick, free verse, haiku,
concrete
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Folklore Genre Folklore is smaller genre Includes: folktales, riddles, rhymes
and songs Folktales are best-known kind of
folklore Passed down orally through the
years - no known authors Set in distant past
Have identifiable motifs: special numbers, magical creatures or objects, quests, enchantments
Share moral, lesson, or belief Reflect a culture’s values and
traditions
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Drama Genre Drama is smaller genre
Dramas also called plays Stories written in dialogue
Written in poetry or prose
Written for performance on stage
Provide little description Emotions, characterization and
events expressed through dialogue and action
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Remember - A genre is a type of writing that is different than other types of writing
Two major genres are: fiction and nonfiction
Realistic, mystery, fantasy, historical and science fiction are smaller genres of fiction books
Biography, poetry, drama and folklore are smaller, special genres
Autobiographies and collective biographies are special biography books
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Acknowledgements
Huck, Charlotte. Children’s Literature in the Elementary School. Fort Worth, Texas: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers, 1987.
Sutherland, Zena. Children and Books 8th ed. NY: HarperColllins Publishers, 1991.
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