1. Word cloud
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Name one way to identify a book's genre in just a few words?
2. Slide
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Genres are categories of books. They help you decide which book to read. Look at the cover and read the description to get an idea of the genre. Common genres include fiction, non-fiction, mystery, fantasy, and adventure.
Identifying Book Genres
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Genre: A type or category of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, mystery, or fantasy. Reading Comprehension: The ability to understand and gain meaning from text. Identifying Characteristics: Unique elements of a book that help to identify the genre.
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Most book genres are defined by their content, tone, and style, not the age of the readers. There are hundreds of genres in literature, including some very niche and obscure genres. The genre of a book can often be determined by looking at the cover or the title.
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5. Open question
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What other clues can you use to identify what genre a book is?
6. Open question
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What are some differences between fiction and nonfiction books?
7. Open question
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How do the illustrations in a book help you to identify the genre?
8. Open question
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Why is it important to understand the genre of a book before you read it?
9. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a bird with a top hat carrying a briefcase full of worms.
10. Drawings
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Question: How do you identify what genre a book is? Clues: • Look at the cover of the book. Does it give you any ideas about what type of story it might be? • Read the back of the book. What kind of words are used to describe the story? • Read the first few pages of the book. Can you guess the type of story it might be? In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work with a partner to explain how you identified the genre of a book. B. Draw a picture to illustrate your answer.
11. Poll
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What genre is a book that has a lot of action and adventure?
- Adventure
- Science Fiction
- Mystery
- Chick Lit
12. Poll
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What genre is a book that tells the story of someone's life?
- Autobiography
- Fantasy
- Fiction
- Biography
13. Poll
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What genre is a book that contains make-believe worlds and creatures?
- Mystery
- Scary
- Fantasy
- Humor
14. Poll
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What genre is a book that takes place in the future or in space with advanced technology?
- Historical Fiction
- Sports
- Scary
- Science Fiction
15. Poll
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What genre is a book about solving crimes or figuring out mysteries?
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Adventure
- Mystery
16. Slide
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The oldest known book was written around 2,200 B.C. in Mesopotamia. The Guinness World Records lists the Bible as the world’s best-selling book of all time. The longest novel ever written is 'Marienbad My Love' by Mark Leach which is 3 million words long!
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