reading genres - somerset.k12.ky.us
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• What is a genre?
– A genre is a type of
literary work identified by
its design or purpose.
Reading Genres
Characteristics of Fiction Genres
A made up story
Can tell about things that
could happen
Is read for fun
Characters may be like real
people or imaginary
Characteristics of Nonfiction Genres
Has facts that can be
checked and proven
The author is an expert on
this information
Is read to gain information
on a subject
It is TRUE
Types of Fiction Genres
Traditional Literature
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Mystery
Types of Nonfiction Genres
Informational
Biography and Autobiography
Autobiography
Poetry
Letters and Journals
Memoirs
Essays
Nonfiction Genres are About Real
People- i.e. President Obama or
Mr. Stewart
Places- i.e. London, England or
MMS Gymnasium
Ideas- i.e. Knowledge or Worship
Experiences- i.e. Changing
schools or winning a contest
Definitions of Each Type
• Informational- Works written for
newspapers, magazines,
television, or radio
• Letters and Journals– Contain
personal thoughts and reflections
• Biography-The life story of
someone written by another
person
• Autobiography- The writer’s
account of his/her own life
Definitions of Each Type
• Memoirs– The writer’s record of
experiences from of his/her own
life
• Essays- Express author’s
personal feelings on a certain
topic
Definitions of Each Type
• Articles
– Small in length
– Focus on the facts of a subject
– Express an author’s bias (their
strong opinions on a topic)
Purpose of Nonfiction Texts
• To Give An Opinion- Attempts to
convince the reader to think about or act
on something or accept a writer’s
opinion using evidence for support
• To Inform or Explain– Presents facts,
discusses ideas, or explains a process
• To Entertain– Conveys a real
experience