Reading Genres
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Objective
I can identify and give examples of eight different genres: historical fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, biography/autobiography, mystery, poetry, informational text, and science fiction.
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Practice
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Define realistic fiction in your own words.
Explain the difference between historical fiction and realistic fiction.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the description: "A young girl living in New York City struggles to make friends at her new school." Which genre does this most likely belong to: realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, or science fiction? Read the description: "In the year 2342, humans have colonized Mars and are battling a new alien species for control of the planet." Which genre does this most likely belong to: realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, or science fiction?”
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