Learning about Book Genres
& a Reading Passport
Find them on
welcome Ninth Graders!
Where do I even start?
15,000 books?!
Let's get started!
- Reading Passport: What is it ?
How does it help me?
the definition of genre:
Genre is defined as, "category or artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form or content." (Webster's Dictionary)
The genres in our media center
Fiction:
Nonfiction:
A made up story from the imagination of the writer.
Based on facts and real people.
- Realistic Fiction
- Historical
- Sci-Fi
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Graphic Novels
- Manga
- Informational
- Biography
- Graphic Novels
Remember!
Graphic novels can be in Fiction and Nonfiction genres.
Take for example, the graphic novel, "March" by Representative John Lewis. This book would be considered nonfiction because it is the life story of a real person and events.
Quiz Time!
Reading Passport
Expand Your Reading Horizons!
Need more book suggestions? Questions about the Reading Passport? Come to the Media Center!
Let the Reading Begin!
References:
Erica. (n.d.) 9th Grade Summer Reading List - Books for 14 to 15 years old. What We Do We Do Ally Day? https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/9th-grade-summer-reading-list/
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.) Genre. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved June 7, 2023, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genre.
Book Genres and a Reading Passport
Nicole Barone Richey
Created on June 9, 2023
A Media Center and Language Arts collaboration for ninth graders. The video will discuss book genres and how to use a Reading Passport to become familiar with the Media Center.
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Transcript
Learning about Book Genres
& a Reading Passport
Find them on
welcome Ninth Graders!
Where do I even start?
15,000 books?!
Let's get started!
- Reading Passport: What is it ?
How does it help me?the definition of genre:
Genre is defined as, "category or artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form or content." (Webster's Dictionary)
The genres in our media center
Fiction:
Nonfiction:
A made up story from the imagination of the writer.
Based on facts and real people.
Remember!
Graphic novels can be in Fiction and Nonfiction genres.
Take for example, the graphic novel, "March" by Representative John Lewis. This book would be considered nonfiction because it is the life story of a real person and events.
Quiz Time!
Reading Passport
Expand Your Reading Horizons!
Need more book suggestions? Questions about the Reading Passport? Come to the Media Center!
Let the Reading Begin!
References:
Erica. (n.d.) 9th Grade Summer Reading List - Books for 14 to 15 years old. What We Do We Do Ally Day? https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/9th-grade-summer-reading-list/
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.) Genre. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved June 7, 2023, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genre.