Curriculum Librarian
What is Genre?
Genre is basically a "category" with certain distinguishing characteristics. Thriller, comedy, horror, western are all examples of film genres, and there are many more.
Literature also has a wide variety of genres. This Guide explores 8 different genres of literature that are well represented in children's and young adult literature.
* Poetry * Historical Fiction * Traditional Literature/Folklore * Mystery & Detective Fiction * Informational * Biography * Science Fiction * Fantasy *
It also identifies two distinct formats of literature (can be any genre):
- Picture Books
- Graphic Texts
Video Overview: Genres of Children's and Young Adult Literature
Before Viewing (Activate Prior Knowledge):
- Which of the above genres/formats are familiar to you?
- Which of the above are unfamiliar or not of interest?
View the Video! (16 minutes)
Grab a beverage, a pen, and prepare to:
- be surprised at how enticing many of these titles sound!
- think of other examples of the genre
- identify possible titles or genres you would like to explore further
In-Class Activity: 3503
The following asynchronous activity may be assigned to a section of Ed. 3503. It takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. The purpose is to engage with some examples of different genres within children's and young adult literature.
EXAMPLE: More Information to Help You Evaluate/Learn More about a Title
- Click on the title and view it in Summon (the Library system).
- Look for professional reviews, where you can learn more and can evaluate the book.
- Look for Summaries and Pages numbers under More Detail.
Need help Finding the Book?
You can REQUEST the book and pick it up at the check-out counter on level 10 (allow a day for us to pull it).
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