Turn the dial 3 times to the right, stop on the first number.

Next, turn the dial one full turn to the left, then stop on the second number.

Finally, turn the dial to the right, stopping at the third number.

Do not forget to close the lock and turn the dial!

September 2, 2014 - Genre introduction

Objective I will identify and analyze the 5 major genre types.

Warm Up

Homework

Take out your Language Arts binder, copy the date into the upper right hand corner and the objective onto the first line.

Bring in examples of your genre type.

Warm up:Write a 3-5 sentence paragraph answering the following questions:

What type of literature do you prefer reading? What do you like about this specific type of writing?

Genre

What do we mean when we talk about literary genres?

genre

a category of literature and nonfiction in which authors express their ideas

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Turn to page 4 in your Literature book. Copy or take notes as we go through the genres.

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Stories

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Stories made-up narratives about characters and events

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Stories made-up narratives about characters and events

short storiesnovelsnovellasfolk tales

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Poetry

Poetry

a type of literature where words are chosen and arranged in a precise way to create specific effects

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Poetry - type of literature where words are chosen and arranged in a precise way to create specific effects

haikulimericksnarrative poemsnursery rhymes

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Drama

Drama

stories that are meant to be performed

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Drama

stories that are meant to be performed

comedieshistorical dramasradio plays

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Nonfiction

Nonfiction

Literature that contains facts and tells about real people, places and events.

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Nonfiction

Literature that contains facts and tells about real people, places and events.

auto / biographiesessaysspeechesnews papers / articles

Media

Media communication that is meant to reach a large audience

Media communication that is meant to reach a large audience

TV showsadvertisingwebsites

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You will be placed into groups and given a section discussing the best ways to read your particular genre.

You will create a colorful, easy to read poster containing the following information: Genredefinitionexamples ofliterary terms associated with this genrereading strategies and definitions (in your own words) strong reader(s) to read the excerpts and answer the questions (Group 4 has 2 excerpts, Group 5 doesn't have any)

Your turn!

Each person in your group must have a role.

Some people should be working on the poster, others will read the passages and questions. Bring in examples of your genre for Thursday's presentation.

Group 1 - Reading stories (pg 5)

Group 2 - Reading poetry (pg 6)

Group 3 - Reading drama (pg 7)

Group 4 - Reading nonfiction (pgs. 8-9)

Group 5 - Reading media (pg 10)