Lesson #4
Before starting the Lesson #4 Answer the following Pre-Test
Content:
Fiction and nonfiction writing.
Descriptive and narrative writing forms.
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Terms to review for this unit
1. Genre:
Examples of genre
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Science fiction
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Drama
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Action and Adventure
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Romance
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Mystery
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Horror
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Children's
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Poetry
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Fantasy
2. Fiction:
Examples of fiction genres
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Mystery
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Science fiction
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Romance
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Fantasy
3. Nonfiction:
Examples of nonfiction genres
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Autograph
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Biography
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Memoir
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Autobiography
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Diaries
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Journals
In this You Tube video the author establish the differences between fiction and nonfiction.
4. Narrative text:
Example of narrative text
Elephant and Friends
-One day an elephant wandered into a forest in search of friends.
-He saw a monkey on a tree.
-“Will you be my friend?" asked the elephant.
-Replied the monkey, “You are too big. You can not swing from trees like me."
-Next, the elephant met a rabbit. He asked him to be his friends.
-But the rabbit said, “You are too big to play in my burrow!"
-Then the elephant met a frog...
More narratives forms in this match activity.(9 points)
5. Descriptive text:
Example of descriptive text
Rain Spattered Bicycle
Rain spattered bicycle, abandoned in the road.
Pale faces, low voices, wailing sirens.
Soft fading breath.
Eleven years old, never twelve.
By: Phyllis McKenna
Classify in fiction or nonfiction. Use (f) for fiction and (nf) for nonfiction. Write the answers with the number in the comments, remember to include your name and date. (10 points)
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___ 1.The dragons of America
___ 2.The water cycle
___ 3.My pony loves music
___ 4.John fly in the sky.
___ 5.The planets.
___ 6.The tooth mouse.
___ 7.The kitchen of your house.
___ 8.Santa Claus.
___ 9.My personal diary.
___ 10.My autobiography.
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Release
by Kasey Stockli
The cold blue water sparkled like a jewel. She knelt down to brush her hand against it. It felt like liquid crystal as it smoothed over her delicate hand. She took a deep breath before stepping into the water. Her legs tingles as the water flushed over her. She wanted to run and get out; but she stayed brave. Her hear beat like a drum as she took another step. As she moved farther and farther into the ocean, her fear vanished. It felt insane. She was finally free.
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This is an example of descriptive or narrative text? Make your answer counts in the pool of the right.