Genres Introduction for Lower Elementary Students
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This document discusses different genres of fiction including adventure, fantasy, historical fiction, horror, humor, mystery, realistic fiction, science fiction, sports fiction, and graphic novels. It provides examples of movies and television shows that fall within each genre to help readers identify genres they may enjoy based on media they like. Each genre section also gives a brief description of common themes or elements for that type of fiction.
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- 1. Got Genre?
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