Identify the genre, purpose, intended

audience and features of various viewed

texts such as movie clip, trailer,
newsflash, internet-based program,
documentary, video, etc. EN7VC-I-d-6:
 OBJECTIVES
identify the genre of various texts
1
presented;

2 identify the writer’s purpose;

identify the features of various viewed

3
texts.
Lessons:

Lesson 3 – Different Types

of Literary Genre

Lesson 4 – Purpose of
Writer
Think of a story or movie
that made you cry, laugh,
or afraid.
Lesson 3: Different Types of Literary Genre

GENRE
Genre is a category of
artistic composition, as in
music or literature,
characterized by similarities in
form, style, or subject matter.
different types of genre
types of genre
1.Fiction
2.Non-fiction
  FICTION
 refers to literature created from the
imagination. Mysteries, science fiction,
romance, fantasy, chick lit, crime
thrillers are all fiction genres. Short
stories, fables, poems, drama, play,
etc. are all under the category of
fiction.
 FICTION NARRATIVES

A.Short Story
B.Fable
C.Legend
D.Myth
 a. SHORT STORY
 Refers to a brief fictional prose
narrative that is shorter than
novel and that usually deals with
only a few characters. The short
story is usually concerned with a
single effect conveyed in only
one or a few significant episodes
or scenes.
 B. FABLE
 Derived from the Latin word fibula,
which means “a story,” and a
derivative of the word fari, which
means “to speak.”
 Fable is a literary device that can
be defined as a concise and brief
story intended to provide a moral
lesson at the end.
 B. FABLE
Fables often use animals as the
main characters. They are
presented with
anthropomorphic (humanlike)
characteristics, such as the
ability to speak and to reason.
Ex. The Monkey and the Turtle
 C. Legend
Often handed down from the
past — that is used to explain
an event, transmit a lesson, or
simply entertain an audience.
Ex. Why the Piña has hundred
eyes (Alamat ng Pinya)
 D. MYTH
Is a well-known story which
was made up in the past to
explain natural events or to
justify religious beliefs or social
customs.
Ex. The Gods and the Creation
of the World, The Sun, the
Moon, and the Stars,
  NON-FICTION
 refers to literature based on fact
written in creative way, making it as
enjoyable to read as fiction. Under
non-fiction are cookbooks, fitness
articles, crafting manuals,
documentaries, biographies, news
reports, etc.
 NON-FICTION NARRATIVES

A.Autobiography
B.Biography
C.Documentary
D.News Report
 a. Biography
 A biography is simply an account or
detailed description about the life of
a person. It entails basic facts, such
as childhood, education, career,
relationships, family, and death.
Biography is a literary genre that
portrays the experiences of all these
events occurring in the life of a
person, mostly in a chronological
order.
 B. Documentary
 A documentary is a television or
radio program, or a film, which
shows real events or provides
information about a particular
subject.
 Ex. iWitness, Brigada
Documentaries, The Atom Araullo
Specials.
 C. News report
 News reports are found in
newspapers and their purpose is to
inform readers of what is happening
in the world around them.
 News reports have a certain
structure that you need to follow.
This structure is sometimes called
the Inverted Pyramid.
 Ex. CNN, ABS-CBN News, GMA News
different types of genre
major types of genre
1.Fiction
2.Non-fiction
ASSESSMENT
Quiz#3
A. Direction: Identify what is being asked in the following questions. Encircle
the correct answer.

1. It is a piece of writing that partakes of the

nature of both speech and song that is nearly
always rhythmical.
a. Short story
b. Fable
c. News Report
d. Biography
Quiz#3
A. Direction: Identify what is being asked in the following questions. Encircle
the correct answer.

2. It is a television or radio program, or a film,

which shows real events or
provides information about a particular subject.
a. News report
b. Short story
c. Documentary
d. Fable
Quiz#3
A. Direction: Identify what is being asked in the following questions. Encircle
the correct answer.

3. It refers to a narrative based on facts written in

a creative way, making it as enjoyable to read.
a. Fiction
b. News Report
c. Fable
d. Non-fiction
Quiz#3
A. Direction: Identify what is being asked in the following questions. Encircle
the correct answer.

4. Annie was asked to write her mother’s life

story; what kind of genre she will use?
A. Documentary
B. News report
C. Biography
D. Short story
Quiz#3
A. Direction: Identify what is being asked in the following questions. Encircle
the correct answer.

5. It is a television or radio program, or a film,

which shows real events or provides information
about a particular subject.
a. Poem
b. Fable
c. Documentary
d. Legend
B. Directions: Arrange the following
sentences in chronological manner to make
a short story. Use A-B-C-D-E-F to show the
proper order.
____1. While son and father were eating, other diners looked
at them with disgust but still the son didn’t seem to be
embarrassed.
____2. After the son had paid the bill, one of the old men
called out to young man and said, “Don’t you think
you have left behind something?”
____3. One evening, a son took his father to a restaurant.
____4. Father was old and weak because of this while eating
food, his father dropped food on his short and trousers.
____5. “No, Sir I haven’t.” The young man replied.
____6. The old man retorted, “Yes you have! You have left a
lesson for every son and Hope for every father.”
 REFERENCES
 http://seasite2.niu.edu/philippine-folk-tales/myths-in-philippine-fo
lk-literature/#:~:text=INTRODUCTION,Dundes%2C%201984%3A%2
01
).
  Do you know your
purpose of studying?

 Why do you think we

need to study?
 At your age, do you
know your purpose in
life?
Lesson 4:

Author’s
Purpose
Reading comprehension, or
understanding your reading,
comes from identifying and
studying key elements of a text,
such as the author's purpose.
The author's purpose is the
reason or motivation for writing
a text.
 Why does the purpose
matter?
Knowledge of the author's
purpose allows readers to
respond to the text and to
match appropriate texts to
specific needs.
An author’s purpose is the reason for
writing something.
 Sometimes the purpose is to give us
information.
 Sometimes the purpose is to convince
us to believe or do something.
 Sometimes the purpose is to surprise
us or make us laugh.
 Sometimes an author has more than
one purpose for writing.
  Author’s Purpose
1. To persuade
 Many authors write to persuade their
readers to share an opinion or take an
action.
 Persuasive writing can be found in
essays, magazines, blogs, advertising,
and full-length books.
  Author’s Purpose
2. To inform
Some authors write to inform readers of facts
and information. To include factual
information
Examples of informational writing include:
a. Textbooks
b. Guidebooks
c. Journal articles
d. News articles.
e. Encyclopedias
  Author’s Purpose
3. To entertain
Authors may write to entertain readers, to
amuse readers.
Many fictional texts fall into this category,
whether:
a. Drama
b. Science fiction
c. Historical fiction
d. Fantasy
e. Romance
f. Mystery
  Why do writers write?

Examples of Texts That Are Written to Persuade:

1.Advertisements
2.Campaign Speeches
3.Persuasive Letters or Notes
 Let’s
Practice!
PRACTICE!
Direction: Read the descriptions of each item and determine the author’s main
purpose (to entertain, persuade, or inform).

__________1. A poem about the beauty of Mount Everest as seen from a

mountain climber’s perspective.
­__________2. A coupon for a guided tour up Mount Everest at a rate of
two for the price of one.
___________3. A map of a secret trail to the top of Mount Everest
___________4. A novel about a young man who learns the importance of
teamwork while climbing to the top of Mount Everest
__________5. A Wikipedia page with facts and records about Mount
Everest.
ASSESSMENT
 Quiz 4!
Direction: Read the descriptions of each item and determine the author’s main
purpose. Write only the letter of your answer.

A. To inform
B. To entertain
C. To persuade
1. A one-page printout showing how to put together a coffee
table that came in a box.
2. A speech in which a student promises daily pizza rations if he
is elected class president
3. A picture book about a dog that gets lost on a family vacation
and has to find his way home
 Quiz 4!
Direction: Read the descriptions of each item and determine the author’s main
purpose. Write only the letter of your answer.

A. To inform
B. To entertain
C. To persuade
4. A timeline showing important events from the American Civil
War.
5. An internet ad banner telling you to click it for a free iPhone
6. A small book about a boy who loses his Mom’s cell phone and
learns that telling the truth is the most important thing.
 Quiz 4!
Direction: Read the descriptions of each item and determine the author’s main
purpose. Write only the letter of your answer.

A. To inform
B. To entertain
C. To persuade

7. An orange sign advising drivers that the road

beyond is under construction.
8. A script for a school play about a girl who is
unexpectedly rewarded for her kind deeds.
 Quiz 4!
Direction: Read the descriptions of each item and determine the author’s main
purpose. Write only the letter of your answer.

A. To inform
B. To entertain
C. To persuade

9. A classified ad in which the seller lists a chair

in good condition for ten dollars or best offer.
10. A poem about a very comfortable chair in
which the speaker could rest for eternity