Nonfiction Genres

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a book about a real person's life, written by someone else.

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a book about a person's life, written by that person.

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What is informational text?

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Informational text provides true facts and teaches you about a specific topic.

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Give an example of a biography.

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An example of a biography is 'Who Was Rosa Parks?'

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Give an example of an autobiography.

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An example of an autobiography is 'The Story of My Life' by Helen Keller.

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What genre is 'National Geographic Kids: Sharks!'?

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It is an informational book.

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What is the main purpose of informational texts?

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The main purpose is to inform and educate the reader about a specific topic.

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How does a biography differ from an autobiography?

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A biography is written by someone else, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves.

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What type of book would you read to learn about George Washington Carver's life?

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You would read a biography.

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What type of book would you read to learn facts about sharks?

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You would read an informational book.