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Let's Explore Book Genres!

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

Directions & Objective

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Happy learning!

Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir:

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.

Autobiography

Memoir

Biography

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

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

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

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