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5th-6th grade reading Introduction to Literary Genres Abby Smutny

Let's Explore Book Genres!

• Happy learning!

• You will take notes of the name and definition of each genre, including one example. This can be an example from the slide, or one of your own.

• On the interactive bookshelf, you will find an array of books. There are eight buttons for you to click on, which will reveal the information about the genre of each book.

• The purpose of this activity is to explore common book genres using an interactive bookshelf! Your objective is to be able to understand and describe each genre.

Directions & Objective

Memoir

Autobiography

Biography

All of these tell a nonfiction story about a real person. But how do we tell the difference? Click the books below to see what makes each one unique.

Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir:

General Non-Fiction

Non-fiction is a genre based on facts, real events, and real people. Non-fiction can include science, history, biography, and essays. Examples: A Breif History of Time, How a Seed Grows, The Water Cycle

Take a look at this article about some famous children's books. How many do you know?

Children's Books

Childrens literature is a broad genre that includes any books that are meant for children. These stories are oftentimes accompanied by illustrations. Examples: Winnie the Pooh, Charlotte's Web, Where The Wild Things Are

Thriller and Horror

Thriller and Horror are genres that seek to elicit fear, discomfort, or excitement in the reader. Examples: Goosebumps, Dracula, Coraline

Mystery

Mystery is a fiction genre where the nature of an event, usually a murder or other crime, remains mysterious until the end of the story. Examples: Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew