Introduction to Literature - Unit 1

The 4 genres of Literature that we will focus on include:

• poetry, non-fiction, conflict, rhyme

• non-fiction, stories, drama, conflict

• drama, poetry, stories, non-fiction

The thematic questions at the beginning of each selection help the reader to:

• find the correct page

• determine the message each selection relates to

• determine the meaning of new vocabulary words

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CCSS.RL.8.2

The terms form, stanza, and imagery relate to the genre of

• drama

• non-fiction

• poetry

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CCSS.RL.8.4

The terms plot, act, and stage directions relate to the genre of

• stories

• poetry

• drama

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The terms narrator, point of view, and conflict relate to the genre of

• non-fiction

• stories

• drama

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The difference between a biography and an autobiography is that:

• They are written about someone's life.

• A biography is written about someone else by someone else.

• An autobiography is written by someone else for someone else.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

The type of non-fiction that you would read to learn how to operate something would be a/an:

• functional text

• essay

• news feature article

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CCSS.RI.8.10

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The part of a Plot Diagram that typically includes information abut the setting, characters, and possibly the conflict is the:

• rising action

• turning point/climax

• exposition

The Genre of Non-Fiction may include speeches, biographies, and

• stories

• essays

• novels

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Literature is open to interpretation, therefore you can support your responses by:

• bringing me chocolate

• providing evidence

• shouting in class

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CCSS.W.8.1B

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