Genre Review

Genre Review

Students will be able to identify the genre of a text.

Why is it important to be able to identify the genre of a text?

• Comprehension of a story

• Helps you make a prediction

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an informational text?

• A made up story about a group of fifth graders who discover new planet.

• A biography on President Barack Obama.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a fiction story?

• A book explaining the water cycle.

• A story about pet dogs who can talk to their owners.

Multiple Choice

Are poems and drama's just fictional?

• Yes

• No

Informational vs. Fiction

Let's review...

Informational Text

• text features such as captions, tables, glossary, index, etc.
• author writes these texts to give the reader information on a topic

Fiction Story

• has story elements such as: characters, setting, conflict, solution
• author writes these stories to entertain the reader

Open Ended

What is one difference between fiction and informational texts?

Fiction texts are _______. On the other hand, informational texts are _________.

Multiple Choice

By looking at the cover of this book would you predict it is fiction or informational (non-fiction)?

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

By looking at the cover of this book would you predict it is fiction or informational (non-fiction)?

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

By looking at the cover of this book would you predict it is fiction or informational (non-fiction)?

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

By looking at the cover of this book would you predict it is fiction or informational (non-fiction)?

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

By looking at the cover of this book would you predict it is fiction or informational (non-fiction)?

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Fiction or Informational - Students will be able to identify the genre of a text.

• Identify if the following examples are fiction or informational

Multiple Choice

Herbie, the dog, was a German Shephard that loved to solve mysteries in his free time.

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

President Barack Obama was elected to office in 2008. He served as the United States president for two terms.

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

Sharks have a dorsal fin, gills, and sharp teeth. They are big fish that live in oceans all over the world.

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights leader who wanted equality for all people. He gave many famous speeches.

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

Kate the magician was the most famous magician in the country. People came from far and wide to watch her turn frogs into princes and make people invisible.

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

The planet Hirp was a wonderful place with beautiful landscapes and lovely people. Zak and Lok were alien brothers who lived on the planet with their parents.

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

Virginia is a state located on the east coast of the United States. It is the oldest of the 13 colonies with many famous places and landmarks to see.

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

Mira and Jake put their wet suits on. They were so excited! Today was finally the day they would go swimming with the sharks in the ocean.

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Multiple Choice

There are many breeds of dog. One breed is the Boxer. Boxers are very friendly dogs who love playing, people, and children.

• Fiction

• Informational (non-fiction)

Poll

Objective: Students wil be able to identify the genre of a text.

• 1 - I need a lot more practice in identifying the genre of a text.

• 2 - I feel okay about being able to identify the genre of a text.

• 3 - I am confident I can identify the genre of a text.