Fantasy
3rd and 4th grade Genre Studies
What is a Genre?
A Genre is a particular type or category of literary, musical, or artistic composition. The two main types of genres are fiction and nonfiction. One way fiction books are put into genres is by their content or theme. Major fiction genres are (but not limited to) fantasy, science fiction, mystery, realistic fiction, historical fiction, and action/adventure.
The Fantasy Genre
Fantasy is a genre of books in which something make believe or impossible happens.
Introduction to the Fantasy Genre
Fantasy 2016
Two types of Fantasy
Low Fantasy - Tone is lighthearted and occurs in the real world
- Charlotte's Web
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- James and the Giant Peach
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
3rd grade Fantasy Examples
Low Fantasy - The Underneath
https://youtu.be/oBAykgMeGF8
High Fantasy - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Behind the Magic of Narnia: Chapter 4. The Story
4th grade Fantasy Examples
Spirit Animals series
Spirit Animals Series Trailer
Savvy
https://youtu.be/PPd3KpHix2Q
Wings of Fire series
Wings of Fire
Storybound - Book 1
Storybound Book Trailer
The Secret Zoo
The Secret Zoo Book Trailer