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Introduction to genre :
Definition: Genre
The word "genre" is French for "type." Applied to
literature, "genres" is a general term used to reference the types of imaginative literature. While there are many types of literature, the basic genres include short stories, poetry, drama, and novels. Within these there are other types, styles and genre such as those in the table below. Copy this into your One Note or folder.
Write examples on the right hands side - films, short stories or novels. If you have seen the film Avatar for example would it fit into the science fiction genre more than any other? Is it also a romance, action story? Sometimes stories are a mix of genres or styles.
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EXAMPLE
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ROMANCE
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THRILLER
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CRIME
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HORROR
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Stephen King
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SCIENCE FICTION (SCI FI)
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Discuss your favourite stories and narratives.
Resource :
Science Fiction :
A Sound Of Thunder by Ray Bradbury (or your teacher may choose a different story)
Read and listen - what are the features of this short story that contribute to the label or genre of science fiction?
audio book available : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw-LiECef7o
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List as many stylesOR genre of stories you know.
For example - horror and romantic genre.
Resource :
Genre table is provided and students write examples on right hand side, add the author if you can e.g.
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EXAMPLE
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ROMANCE
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THRILLER
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CRIME
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HORROR
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Stephen King (title?)
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SCIENCE FICTION (SCI FI)
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Stephen King is, first and foremost, a good storyteller.
1. He uses terror, horror, and “gross” techniques to captivate his readers.
2. He cleverly creates the unexpected.
3. Youthful and elderly characters are important in his stories.
4. He provides insights into the dark side of humanity.
5. The forces of good and evil are often equal combatants.
6. The fragility of life is a major theme.
7. He writes about “taboo subjects” such as death, destruction, and the unknown.
8. Characters often harbour evil and/or vengeful feelings that compel their actions.
9. He is not a moralist; his stories unfold naturally.
DISCUSSION
The horror genre - with other students discuss a horror story or film you have seen.
WRITE three things that made a horror story work well for you - consider the list above about Stephen King.
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GENRE
Introduction to genre :
Definition: Genre
The word "genre" is French for "type." Applied to literature, "genres" is a general term used to reference the types of imaginative literature. While there are many types of literature, the basic genres include short stories, poetry, drama, and novels. Within these there are other types, styles and genre such as those listed in the table below.
Copy this onto One Note or into your folder and provide examples of each genre if you can - these can be novels, short stories or films. For example, which genre would you place AVATAR in? Why?
Resource :
Genre table is provided and students write examples of authors and stories on right hand side e.g.
GENRE | EXAMPLE |
ROMANCE | |
THRILLER | |
CRIME | |
HORROR | Stephen King (title of story?) |
SCIENCE FICTION (SCI FI) | |
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Horror and suspense
Stephen King is, first and foremost, a good storyteller.
2. He uses terror, horror, and “gross” techniques to captivate his readers.
3. He cleverly creates the unexpected.
4. Youthful and elderly characters are important in his stories.
5. He provides insights into the dark side of humanity.
6. The forces of good and evil are often equal combatants.
7. The fragility of life is a major theme.
8. He writes about “taboo subjects” such as death, destruction, and the unknown.
9. Characters often harbor evil and/or vengeful feelings that compel their actions.
10. He is not a moralist; his stories unfold naturally.
DISCUSS with parents or friend - do you like horror stories in film and novels or short stories?
What is your favourite if you do?
What is your favourite genre if not?
Science Fiction
A Sound Of Thunder by Ray Bradbury (or your teacher may choose an alternate story)
audio book available : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw-LiECef7o
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