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Story Structure Worksheets- Genre
Understanding genre will help you know what to expect from a text based on its genre; it will also help you notice when an author is playing with your expectations.
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fiction-fake characters and events
nonfiction- real
folk tale- stories past down
drama- plays
poetry-musical qualities
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Fiction- fake, not real
Historical Fiction: based on a person or event from history.
Science Fiction: dealing with aliens, the distant future, or advanced technology
Fantasy: containing monsters, magic, or other supernatural elements.
Realistic Fiction: a story that could have happened, but didn’t.
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Nonfiction- real
Informational Writing: provides information on a topic.
Persuasive Writing: attempts to influence the reader
Autobiography: the story of one’s life told by oneself.
Biography: the story of one’s life told by another.
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Drama- play
Comedy: has a happy ending.
Tragedy: ends in death and sadness.
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Poetry -
writing that is concerned with the beauty of language
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Folklore- stories handed down
Fairy Tale: a story with magic, monsters, and/or talking animals
Fable: a very short story that has a moral or life lesson; usually has talking animals
Myth: has gods or goddesses and often accounts for how something came to be.
Tall Tale: the main character’s strengths, skills, or size have been exaggerated and the tone is funny.
Legend: an exaggerated story
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Multiple Choice
1. The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells A shipwrecked Englishman is taken to a strange island where he is led to a mad scientist. This scientist conducts bizarre experiments that turn animals into human-like creatures.
fiction
nonfiction
folklore
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Multiple Choice
1. The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells A shipwrecked Englishman is taken to a strange island where he is led to a mad scientist. This scientist conducts bizarre experiments that turn animals into human-like creatures.
science fiction
realistic fiction
fantasy
science and fantasy
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Multiple Choice
2. Toyota Camry Handbook by the Toyota Corporation This text details the parts of the Toyota Camry and the service schedule. It also gives safety tips and instructions for simple maintenance.
fiction
nonfiction
folklore
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Multiple Choice
2. Toyota Camry Handbook by the Toyota Corporation This text details the parts of the Toyota Camry and the service schedule. It also gives safety tips and instructions for simple maintenance.
informational
persuasive
biography
autobiography
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Multiple Choice
3. One of the 28th- A Tale of Waterloo by G.A. Henty 15-year-old Ralph Conway leaves home to embark on a series of exciting adventures culminating in his presence at the Battle of Waterloo between Duke Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte, a major turning point in history.
fiction
nonfiction
floklore
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Multiple Choice
3. One of the 28th- A Tale of Waterloo by G.A. Henty 15-year-old Ralph Conway leaves home to embark on a series of exciting adventures culminating in his presence at the Battle of Waterloo between Duke Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte, a major turning point in history.
science fiction
historical fiction
fantasy
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Multiple Choice
4. The Ant and the Grasshopper retold by Mr. Morton One summer day the Grasshopper saw the Ant gathering food and said, "Hey, Ant, why don't you chill a bit?" The ant replied, "I've got work to do, and so do you. Winter's coming." The grasshopper said, "I'll do it later." Soon the icy grip of winter squeezed the fields and the grasshopper was hungry. He knocked on the ant's door and the ant said, "You shouldn't have played around so much." Then he shut his window. Work comes before play.
fiction
nonfiction
folklore
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Multiple Choice
4. The Ant and the Grasshopper retold by Mr. Morton One summer day the Grasshopper saw the Ant gathering food and said, "Hey, Ant, why don't you chill a bit?" The ant replied, "I've got work to do, and so do you. Winter's coming." The grasshopper said, "I'll do it later." Soon the icy grip of winter squeezed the fields and the grasshopper was hungry. He knocked on the ant's door and the ant said, "You shouldn't have played around so much." Then he shut his window. Work comes before play.
fable
fairy tale
tall tale
myth
legend
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Multiple Choice
5. No More Seat Belt Laws by Chris Kelley In this five-paragraph essay, Chris argues that seatbelt laws are unconstitutional. He tries to convince the reader to go to a website and sign a petition against these laws
fiction
nonfiction
folklore
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Multiple Choice
5. No More Seat Belt Laws by Chris Kelley In this five-paragraph essay, Chris argues that seatbelt laws are unconstitutional. He tries to convince the reader to go to a website and sign a petition against these laws
informational
persuasive
biography
autobiography
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Multiple Choice
6. The Long Way Home: a Hitchhiker's Memoirs by Marty Vought Do not try this at home! Vought travelled from California to Florida, Florida to New York, and New York to California, all by hitchhiking. In this text he describes his real-life experiences on the road, his kooky encounters, and what it's like to depend on the kindness of strangers.
fiction
nonfiction
folklore
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Multiple Choice
6. The Long Way Home: a Hitchhiker's Memoirs by Marty Vought Do not try this at home! Vought travelled from California to Florida, Florida to New York, and New York to California, all by hitchhiking. In this text he describes his real-life experiences on the road, his kooky encounters, and what it's like to depend on the kindness of strangers.
informational
persuasive
biography
autobiography
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Multiple Choice
7. Dragon Rangers by Pete Chrisoula Urmaner was a poor farm boy who lost his parents in the Dragon Wars of Garth. Nobody in town respected him much, until he trained a rare silver dragon. Now he is the new leader of the Dragon Rangers. The fate of the world hinges on his ability to lead the Dragon Rangers against the evil Bat Riders of Bloodier. Will he succeed and save the world? Find out in this exciting novel.
fiction
nonfiction
folklore
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Multiple Choice
7. Dragon Rangers by Pete Chrisoula Urmaner was a poor farm boy who lost his parents in the Dragon Wars of Garth. Nobody in town respected him much, until he trained a rare silver dragon. Now he is the new leader of the Dragon Rangers. The fate of the world hinges on his ability to lead the Dragon Rangers against the evil Bat Riders of Bloodier. Will he succeed and save the world? Find out in this exciting novel.
science
realistic
fantasy
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Multiple Choice
8. Crash Course: From Zero to Hero in Thirty Days by Thomas Banks Chris Parnell is pumped. After bragging to his big brother Mike about what a good skier he has become, Chris gets to go on Mike's big skiing trip. There's only one problem: Chris doesn't know how to ski. Join Chris as he takes a crash course on how to ski. Along the way he learns all about truth, responsibility, girls, and growing up in this coming of age story.
fiction
nonfiction
folklore
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Multiple Choice
8. Crash Course: From Zero to Hero in Thirty Days by Thomas Banks Chris Parnell is pumped. After bragging to his big brother Mike about what a good skier he has become, Chris gets to go on Mike's big skiing trip. There's only one problem: Chris doesn't know how to ski. Join Chris as he takes a crash course on how to ski. Along the way he learns all about truth, responsibility, girls, and growing up in this coming of age story.
science
realistic
fantasy
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Multiple Choice
9. Little Red Riding Hood retold by Mr. Morton In this retelling, Little Red Riding Hood sets out to visit her grandmother, but a tricky old wolf plans on eating Little Red Riding Hood. Disguised as Grandma Hood, the wolf sets a trap.
fiction
nonfiction
fantasy
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Multiple Choice
9. Little Red Riding Hood retold by Mr. Morton In this retelling, Little Red Riding Hood sets out to visit her grandmother, but a tricky old wolf plans on eating Little Red Riding Hood. Disguised as Grandma Hood, the wolf sets a trap.
fable
fairy tale
tall
myth
legend
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