Grade 3 h genre for class
- 2. What’s a “genre” you ask? A “genre” is a type or category of book. Word Central The books in a genre have the same common characteristics (coin analogy)
- 3. Rules The MC (Master of Clues) will unveil clues as to a particular genre The genre is one that you will find in the M-R Library When you think you know the answer raise your hand
- 4. Clues #1 and #2 The characters are fictional The setting is contemporary
- 5. Clues #3 and #4 The character faces a problem or dilemma The problem involves family, friends and/or school
- 6. Clues #5 and #6 Characters solve problems with antics The situations are exaggerated
- 7. Clue #7 and #8 Intended to to provoke laughter Provide amusement to the reader
- 8. The answer is…. Humor Fiction or Humorous Fiction
- 9. Elements of Humorous Fiction The characters are fictional The setting is contemporary The character faces a problem or dilemma The problem involves family, friends and/or school Characters solve problems with antics The situations are exaggerated Intended to provoke laughter Provide amusement to the reader
- 10. What is the call number for this body of literature? a. B a. P b. FIC a. HUM
- 11. Try Again!
- 12. Correct!
- 13. What color stickers are on the spine label?
- 14. Try Again!
- 15. Correct!
- 16. How are the books in this part of the collection organized? A. By Title B. By Author C. By Subject
- 17. ` Try Again!
- 18. Correct!
- 19. Is there a yellow sticker on some humorous fiction books in the library? • Yes • No
- 20. Try Again!
- 21. Correct!
- 22. Finding Humorous Fiction Books Mason-Rice, it is your Destiny