Genre Quiz

Directions: Read the descriptions of the texts. Look for details that reveal the genre.

1. The Hard Way Out by Terry Vaughn

In this novel, Brian is struggling. After losing both of his parents in a tragic car accident, Brian is living at his Aunt's house and sharing a room with his cousin. Basketball is his only escape. But after getting benched for low progress report grades, Brian's world shatters. Does he have it in him to improve his grades? Will Brian come to peace with his emotions? Can anyone help him? 

• Non-fiction

  (informational)

• Non-fiction

  (persuasive)

• Fiction

  (realistic)

• Folklore

  (fairytale)

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

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Directions: Read the descriptions of the texts. Look for details that reveal the genre.

2. Newton's Law by Morton Mallon

After a life of studying the nano-transportation sciences, Professor Melton stumbles upon a major breakthrough.  On April 20th, 2042, Melton discovers a way to transport particles at light speed across fixed distances. Now he can teleport from one location to another. But Professor Melton soon discovers that there is no such thing as a free lunch. He learns that the body ages relative to the distance traveled, not just the time. This means that a teleporting body ages very rapidly. Can Melton solve this problem before his time is up? 

• Non-fiction

  (informational)

• Fiction

  (science fiction)

• Fiction

  (realistic)

• Folklore

  (fairytale)

Explain your Answer:

Directions: Read the descriptions of the texts. Look for details that reveal the genre.

3. Intermediate Math Problems for Students by M. Colwell

This workbook explains how to perform basic mathematical operations, like double-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It also explains fractions and decimals.

• Non-fiction

  (informational)

• Fiction

  (science fiction)

• Fiction

  (realistic)

• Folklore

  (fairytale)

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

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Directions: Read the descriptions of the texts. Look for details that reveal the genre.

4. "If a Tree Falls" adapted by Stan Tanner

This is the very short story of a buck. The buck was admiring his horns in the water's reflection and feeling bad about his skinny legs. Then a hunter tries to kill him. As the buck tries to escape, his big horns get stuck in some tree branches, but his skinny legs manage to pull him free. The moral is that what is truly valuable is often unappreciated.

• Non-fiction

  (informational)

• Fiction

  (science fiction)

• Fiction

  (realistic)

• Folklore

  (fable)

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

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Directions: Read the descriptions of the texts. Look for details that reveal the genre.

5. The Tinfoil Key by Rob Burnside

When young Ian Bradley accidently switches suitcases with an intergalactic space explorer, he ends up going on the trip of a lifetime. Now that he's left holding the bag, Ian must deliver it to the light scientists on Gamma Outpost 9 in time. Every life form in the galaxy is unknowingly depending on the success of Ian's efforts. 

• Non-fiction

  (informational)

• Fiction

  (science fiction)

• Fiction

  (realistic)

• Folklore

  (fable)

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