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Reading Genres and Purpose Monday
Reading Genres and Purpose Monday
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#genre #fiction #elementary #fifthgrade #literature
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Suddenly Ms Irwin disappeared into thin air. We couldn't find her anywhere!
Entertain
Explain
Describe
Inform
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This genre involves something unexplained, or puzzling that is revealed or solved in the end.
traditional fiction
fantasy
science fiction
mystery
3
What authors purpose has words like information, facts, and reality?
To describe
To explain
To persuade
To inform
4
A person who tells a story is a ...
actor
character
narrator
speaker
5
Authors purpose: Blue is the best colour! You should love the colour blue! It is the color of the sea.
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
Describe
6
What genre would include scientific inventions, time travel, and imaginative technology?
traditional fiction
fantasy
science fiction
mystery
7
What genre would include myths, tall tales, legends?
science fiction
traditional literature
historical fiction
realistic fiction
8
What does the word 'period' mean?
full stop
a length or portion of time
a historical word
different types of punctuation
9
What authors purpose might have words like fun, happy and enjoyable?
To describe
To explain
To entertain
To inform
10
This genre includes stories passed down through generations that often teach lessons.
realistic fiction
historical fiction
fantasy
traditional fiction
11
This genre may include magic, mythical creatures, or other events that can't really happen.
fantasy
realistic fiction
science fiction
mystery
12
What authors purpose has words like: opinion, belief, and reasons?
Inform
Entertain
Explain
Persuade
13
What genre would include different forms such as limericks, haiku and free verse?
mystery
horror
poetry
fantasy
14
This genre takes place during a real period in history with made up characters and events.
historical fiction
fantasy
mystery
realistic fiction
15
What genre is Cinderella?
Non-fiction
Mystery
autobiography
Traditional tale
16
This genre includes elements that could only happen in real life.
traditional fiction
realistic fiction
science fiction
fantasy
17
This genre includes the supernatural, the unknown and is suspenseful. There are often zombies, ghosts and vampires.
historical fiction
mystery
science fiction
horror
18
The title is 'How to make a chocolate cake'
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Explain
19
Authors Purpose: Fun fact, mountain lions can whistle!
Inform
True
Persuade
False
20
What genre has a setting in an imaginary world where there are different rules often involving magic?
fantasy
historical fiction
mystery
science fiction
21
This genre includes stories that could happen in real life with realistic characters and plot.
traditional fiction
science fiction
fantasy
realistic fiction
22
What is genre?
the theme of the story
where and when the story takes place
a category of literature, art, or entertainment
the events of the story
23
Email is vital to society today. The first email was sent in 1971.
Entertain
Explain
Persuade
Inform
24
This genre may include a book about George Washington meeting a made-up boy named Daniel who hides him from danger.
traditional fiction
mystery
historical fiction
realistic fiction
25
An autobiography and a biography are types of ...
fairy tales
fiction
tall tales
non-fiction
26
This genre includes science or technology of the future that isn't currently possible in the real world.
fantasy
science fiction
traditional fiction
realistic fiction
27
This genre is made up of smaller genres like folktales, fables, and myths from a long time ago.
fantasy
science fiction
mystery
traditional fiction
28
Authors purpose: Henry played outside with his dog Mudge! He loved his dog so much!
inform
entertain
persuade
describe
29
What does literature mean?
Only non-fiction stories
Only fiction stories
Written works/material
When you talk to someone else
30
What authors purpose might have words like first, second, and next?
Inform
Persuade
Explain
Describe
31
What is NOT an authors purpose
to persuade
to inform
to travel
to inform
32
Fiction stories are:
a made up story
a made up story that could be real
a story about someones life
a true story
33
Select the genre that includes stories that could
not
happen at all in real life.
realistic fiction
mystery
fantasy
historical fiction
34
"Once upon there was a magical princess...." The authors purpose is:
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Describe