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GENRE A category or type of literature

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GENREA category or type of literature

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GenreFiction – writing about imaginary events

Non-fiction – writing about real events

DialogueFigurative LanguageImageryActionPlot ArcOffers unique style and toneMay offer themes

Presents informationGenerally objectiveQuality of writing not as important

Literary Non-Fiction (Creative Non-Fiction)

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What is Literary Non-Fiction ?Writing about true events that uses literary elements usually associated with fiction.

Dialogue Figurative Language First-Person Narrators ImageryUnique Style

Character Development Possible Themes Distinct Tone

Examples of Literary Non-Fiction

Travel WritingNature WritingPersonal EssaysBiography and AutobiographyMemoirs

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ToneThe author’s attitude toward his/her subject, characters, or audience.

More easily identified in speaking than in text

“I can’t wait until you get here.”

When reading, use tools such as:

• Word choice• Sentence length• Imagery

“You were a lot of help this afternoon.”

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“The History of Christmas Elves” and excerpt from “Holidays on Ice”

• Which piece is more informative and which is more literary? Why?

• Discuss some qualities from the more creative piece that fit it into the genre of “literary non-fiction”?

• How would you describe the tone of each piece? (Use one word) Explain your choice with ideas from the texts.

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What is a memoir?A narrative composed from personal experiences (similar to autobiographical writing)

“A Child’s Christmas in Wales”


Writing Realistic Fiction: Grade 3 Writing Unit 3gatorlog.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/file/view/Writing Realistic Fiction... · Ralph Fletcher and JoAnn Portalupi ... Today is an important

Writing Realistic Fiction: Grade 3 Writing Unit 3gatorlog.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/file/view/Writing Realistic Fiction... · Ralph Fletcher and JoAnn Portalupi ... Today is an important

Forms of Fiction Fiction: prose writing that tells about imaginary characters or events.

Forms of Fiction Fiction: prose writing that tells about imaginary characters or events.

38 Fiction Writing Mistakes

38 Fiction Writing Mistakes

Genres of Fiction. Fiction Writing that comes from an author’s imagination.

Genres of Fiction. Fiction Writing that comes from an author’s imagination.

Week 5: Non-Fiction Creative Writing · Week 5: Non-Fiction Creative Writing •This week, we are going to look at the non-fiction creative writing question •We will examine the

Week 5: Non-Fiction Creative Writing · Week 5: Non-Fiction Creative Writing •This week, we are going to look at the non-fiction creative writing question •We will examine the

Non-fiction Writing AKA Writing Across the Curriculum

Non-fiction Writing AKA Writing Across the Curriculum

Literary Genres Fiction & Non-Fiction Fiction (Narrative) Prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events. Short stories and novels are.

Literary Genres Fiction & Non-Fiction Fiction (Narrative) Prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events. Short stories and novels are.

Elements of Fiction Fiction Writing that comes from an author’s imagination. Writing that comes from an author’s imagination. Realistic Fiction Realistic.

Elements of Fiction Fiction Writing that comes from an author’s imagination. Writing that comes from an author’s imagination. Realistic Fiction Realistic.

Week 5: Non-Fiction Creative Writing - hhsweb.org · Week 6: Non-Fiction Creative Writing Pt. 2 •This week, we will continue to look at the non-fiction creative writing question

Week 5: Non-Fiction Creative Writing - hhsweb.org · Week 6: Non-Fiction Creative Writing Pt. 2 •This week, we will continue to look at the non-fiction creative writing question

Physicians Writing Fiction

Physicians Writing Fiction

FICTION is prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events. Some fiction is entirely made-up, while other fiction is based on real events.

FICTION is prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events. Some fiction is entirely made-up, while other fiction is based on real events.

Writing flash fiction

Writing flash fiction

Koontz Dean Writing Popular Fiction

Koontz Dean Writing Popular Fiction

Elements of a Story There are two types of stories: fiction: describes imaginary people and events nonfiction: factual writing based on true events.

Elements of a Story There are two types of stories: fiction: describes imaginary people and events nonfiction: factual writing based on true events.

Plotting and Writing Suspense Fiction

Plotting and Writing Suspense Fiction

Writing the Science Fiction Film

Writing the Science Fiction Film

Upcoming Events - tippcityschools.com  · Web viewWord Families: review. Phonics Sound: tion. Reading: guided reading, fiction, non-fiction, narrative writing. Math: chapter 9- measurement.

Upcoming Events - tippcityschools.com  · Web viewWord Families: review. Phonics Sound: tion. Reading: guided reading, fiction, non-fiction, narrative writing. Math: chapter 9- measurement.

Non-Fiction Terms. What is Nonfiction? Nonfiction is writing that primarily deals with real people, events, and places. It has a basis in fact, not fiction.

Non-Fiction Terms. What is Nonfiction? Nonfiction is writing that primarily deals with real people, events, and places. It has a basis in fact, not fiction.

Non fiction writing writing a personal essay

Non fiction writing writing a personal essay

Writing Weird Fiction

Writing Weird Fiction