Exploring Genre Review for 2nd and 3rd Graders

The video tutorial reviews five literary genres: biography, autobiography, mystery, folktale, and science fiction. Each genre is explained with its characteristics and examples. The lesson includes a quiz to test understanding and concludes with book examples for genre identification.

What distinguishes a biography from an autobiography?

• A biography is written by someone other than the subject.

• A biography is about a fictional character.

• An autobiography is written by someone else, not the subject.

• Both are written by the subject themselves.

What is NOT a characteristic of a biography?

• It includes fictional elements.

• It provides factual information about a person's life.

• It may include photographs of the person.

• It is written by another person.

What is a key element of mystery stories?

• They always involve magical creatures.

• They are set in the future.

• They are based on true stories.

• They involve solving a problem or crime.

Who typically solves the problem in a mystery story?

• A detective or investigator

• A historical figure

• An alien

• A wizard

Which genre involves characters solving a case?

• Folktales

• Biography

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

What is a common theme in folktales?

• Advanced technology

• Autobiographical elements

• Detective work

• Moral lessons

Which genre often starts with 'Once upon a time'?

• Biography

• Folktales

• Mystery

• Science Fiction

Which genre is characterized by stories passed down orally before being written?

• Mystery

• Folktales

• Science Fiction

• Autobiography

What setting is commonly found in science fiction?

• Contemporary urban environments

• Historical events

• Ancient civilizations

• Futuristic or outer space settings

What makes a story science fiction?

• It includes futuristic technology or settings.

• It involves crimes being solved by detectives.

• It is a true story of someone's life.

• It is set in the past and includes historical figures.