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What is Genre?

Grade 7ELA45 min

Learning Objective

I can define "genre" and identify common genres in literature and film.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Identifying different Genres - MELC Based

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Define the term "genre" in your own words. Name three different genres of film and briefly describe a characteristic of each. ”

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