This document discusses the genre of nonfiction. It defines nonfiction as works about real events. It describes the main types of nonfiction works as biographies, autobiographies, and essays. Biographies are about other people's lives, autobiographies are self-written, and there are three main types of essays: persuasive, informative, and narrative. The document provides examples of each type and lists some nonfiction works that will be covered, along with assignments for the unit.

1. Jennifer Seiger The Nonfiction Genre

2. Nonfiction Nonfiction is part of the larger genre “Prose.” For Literature to be considered nonfiction, it must be about events that actually occurred.

3. Types of Nonfiction Biography Autobiography Essays Persuasive Essays Informative Essays Narrative Essays

4. Biography Biographies are works that are about a particular individuals life that are written by someone other than the subject of the story.

5. Autobiography The prefix “Auto” means self. Autobiographies are accounts of an individuals life written by that person.

6. Essays Persuasive Essays Persuasive Essays attempt the reader to change his or her viewpoint on an issue. They include many persuasive strategies, including refutations and the “antithesis.” Please View the following web page… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruIdtVwmetc

7. Essays Informative Essays Informative Essays are designed to explain something to the reader. There are a variety of informative essays such as How to essays Compare and Contrast Essays Problem/Solution Essays

8. Essays Narrative Essays Narrative Essays typically relate a true, personal story.

9. Nonfiction that We Will Read “Harriet Tubman: A Guide To Freedom” “Cub Pilot” “The Trouble with Television” “The American Dream” “Animal Craftsman”

10. Assignments Throughout this unit, you will: Write a persuasive essay. Complete Questions and Answers. Take Two Unit Test. Have 3 Vocabulary Quizzes.