Genres and Subgenres

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What is Historical Fiction?

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A genre that often includes real people who have lived in the past, blending factual events with invented characters and stories.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

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What defines Non-Fiction?

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Factual writing based on real events, meant to inform or educate.

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What is an example of an informational genre?

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A Cookbook.

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True or False: Harry Potter is an example of Historical Fiction.

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False.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is the difference between Fiction and Non-Fiction?

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Fiction involves made-up stories, while Non-Fiction is based on real events.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What genre includes imaginary worlds and characters?

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Fantasy.

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What is a Biography?

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A written account of someone's life, written by someone else.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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What is an Autobiography?

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A written account of someone's life, written by that person.

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What genre often includes futuristic technology and space exploration?

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Science Fiction.

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What is Realistic Fiction?

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A genre that presents stories that could happen in real life, with believable characters and events.