genre posters
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a shortened form of writing that often expresses feelings or opinions, utilizes figurative language, and may follow a form or structure (e.g. haiku, concrete, ode) Authors: Shel Silverstein Langston Hughes Jack Prelutsky Douglas Florian Created by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010TRANSCRIPT
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PoetryPoetrya shortened form of writing that often expresses feelings or opinions, utilizes figurative language, and may follow a
form or structure (e.g. haiku, concrete, ode)
Authors:Shel SilversteinLangston Hughes Jack PrelutskyDouglas Florian
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Realistic FictionRealistic Fictiona story where the characters are everyday people doing everyday things, the setting is modern time in a realistic
place, and the plot follows a believable storyline
Authors:Andrew ClementsJerry Spinelli
Walter Dean Myers
Series:Clarice Bean Judy Moody
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Historical FictionHistorical Fictiona story where the characters live in a time period in the
past (pre-1970's), the setting is an important time/place in history, and the plot includes authentic historical events
Authors:Lois Lowry
Christopher Paul CurtisKaren Hesse
Series:Dear AmericaRoyal DiariesLIttle House
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Science FictionScience Fictiona story where the characters can be mutants, robots, aliens, or talking
computers, the setting can be a high-tech city, spaceship, solar system, or galaxy, or take place in the future, and the plot often involves alien
attacks, time travel, technology, or experiments "gone wrong"
Authors:Scott MorseJon Scieszka
Terry PratchettSeries:
Time Warp TrioGoosebumpsOrdinary Boy
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FantasyFantasya story where the characters are often talking animals, mythical creatures, or magic users, the setting can be a magical location or medieval time, and the plot is often a
quest, a hero's journey, or involves a battle of good vs. evil
Authors:Roald Dahl
Kathryn Lasky
Series:Artemis Fowl
Harry PotteryPercy Jackson
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Mysterya story where the characters can be explorers or risk-takers, the setting could be a crime scene, a creepy house, or a mythical location, and the plot
often leads the characters through a series of mysterious or dangerous events where they follow clues and solve the mystery/save the day
Authors:Trenton Lee StewartPseunonymous Bosch
Series:Chet Gecko
39 CluesHardy Boys
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InformationalInformationalprovide information on a wide range of topics, such as
sports, history, science, crafts, etc.
Authors:Seymour SimonDavis MaCaulay
Series:DK Eyewitness"for Dummies"
Basher
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Biography, Autobiography, Memoirthe story of someone's life written by someone else
the story of someone's life written by
themselves
a short account of the
author's experiences written by themselves
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ReferenceReference
DICTIONARYsupplies information about word meaning,
pronunciation, & history
THESAURUSpresents synonyms
and antonyms for a word
GUIDEprovides rules and tips for proper
grammarCreated by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010