Literary Genre (6)

"Genre" means:

• category
• story
• author

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.RL.6.4

a non-fiction story about a person's life and accomplishments written by THAT person

• fiction

• autobiography

• biography

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.6

a non-fiction story about someones life - written by a DIFFERENT person

• realistic fiction

• biography

• autobiography

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.9

a fiction story with made up characters but the events take place in true historical settings

• realistic fiction

• historical fiction

• science fiction

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CCSS.RL.6.9

fiction that is based on very believable events which could really happened

• realistic fiction

• fantasy

• science fiction

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.W.6.9B

fiction stories that have been passed down through generations by word of mouth

• short stories

• fables

• traditional literature

• realistic fiction

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.W.6.9B

A fiction story that is BASED on the truth but has been exaggerated over time. (Ex.: Paul Bunyon, Johnny Appleseed, Davey Crockett)

• fantasy

• mystery

• legends

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CCSS.RL.6.2

a fiction story used to explain natural events (such as weather, creation of fire, etc.). Story contains gods and goddesses

• myths

• fables

• legends

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CCSS.RL.6.9

writing that is based on true information; not made up

• nonfiction

• myths

• fiction

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CCSS.RI.6.10

a fiction story with elements of science, technology, and the future.

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Memoir

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.W.6.9B