7.8.A
Description:
Demonstrate knowledge of literary genres such as realistic fiction, adventure stories, historical fiction, mysteries, humor, myths, fantasy, and science fiction.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
5C
Exemplars
5C: Examining Genre
5C: Examining Genre
Description:
Examining Genre
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
G-70
G-70
Grade level: 7
Word count: 1948 words
Author: Diane L. Burns
Synopsis: Can the People and the Black Robes share their valley and live in peace?
Excerpt:
No excerpt is available for this question.
Question:
This selection can be described as
- historical fiction.
- an informational text.
- modern literature.
- an eyewitness account.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Choose a selection that uses humor or satire to make a comment about an issue. Explain how this type of genre uses language to make a point. What is the comment or point, and how do you know?
Evaluator
Organization:
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