SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Saint Benilde
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (CALAMBA), INC.

DATE: (WEEK 1)
TITLE: Introduction to Literary Genres
OBJECTIVES:
a. The learner understands the literary conventions that govern the different genres.
b. Compare and contrast how the elements are used in the different genres.
TOPIC: Understanding Conventions of Traditional Genres
REFERENCES: Electronic References, https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/rl/litrlgenres.asp
MATERIALS: Laptop, LCD monitor
TIME FRAME: (120 MINS)
LEARNING EPISODES
I. PRIMING ACTIVITY: 4 pics and 1 word
II. ACTIVITY: (25 MINS):
The students will list down 5 famous literary piece and identify what kind of genre it is.

A. CLASS PROCEDURE:
1. The students will list down five famous literary piece.
2. The students will identify what kind of genre it is.
3. The teacher will choose 5 representatives to present their outputs.

B. ANALYSIS: (20 MINS)

The teacher will ask the following questions: (Class Interaction)
1. What are the different literary genres?
2. What is the difference between the literary genres?

C. ABSTRACTION:

1. Understanding Conventions of Traditional Genres

What is a Genre?

A genre is a broad term that translates from the French to mean 'kind' or 'type.' In
entertainment, this can translate to horror, romance, science fiction, etc. In general, these types differ
for all sorts of reasons, from the actions in their plots to the feelings they elicit from the audience.
However, in literature, there are some more defined genres. It is important to know which genre a
piece of work falls into because the reader will already have certain expectations before he even
begins to read.

Types & Characteristics of Genres: Fiction

Poetry, however, is not the only genre that can utilize figurative language. Similarly, fiction,
which is any work written in prose that is not real, can also use elaborate figurative language.
However, fiction is much more structured than poetry. It must be written in sentences and paragraphs
with all the proper punctuation and grammar, which makes it prose. Usually, fiction is broken up into
chapters, as well.
Since it is based on the imagination, the subject matter in fiction works can be nearly
anything. Fiction can take place in the present day, the future, or the past. It can incorporate the most
fantastical ideas or follow an everyday life. Some examples of works of fiction are legends, folk tales,
 fairy tales, short stories, and any novels. For example, the popular Hunger
Games and Divergent trilogies are fiction which occurs in a post-apocalyptic future.

Types & Characteristics of Genres: Poetry

A main literary genre is poetry. All poems share specific characteristics. For example, poetry
is written in lines and stanzas instead of sentences and paragraphs. Some poems follow strict rules as
to the number and length of lines and stanzas, whereas many poems are much more free-flowing.
Most poetry is abundant in figurative language. Using devices like a simile, metaphor,
hyperbole, onomatopoeia, alliteration, rhyme, and much more, poetry can claim an emphasis on
imagination, emotions, and heartfelt ideas.
Poetry is usually shorter than the other genres, but some poems are classified as epic poetry,
which is long narrative poetry chronicling heroic deeds and serious subject matter. For example, John
Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost focuses on Satan's fall from grace and his following pursuit of
revenge.

Definition of Drama
Drama is a mode of fictional representation through dialogue and performance. It is one of the literary
genres, which is an imitation of some action. Drama is also a type of a play written for theater, television,
radio, and film.

APPLICATION
- In a ½ crosswise, ask the student to write their favourite literary genre and why does it become their
favourite.

III. CLOSURE ACTIVITY

1. The teacher will flash some famous actors and the students will identify if it came from a Fiction,
Poetry or Drama literary genre.

IV. EVALUATION
- Short Quiz

V. ASSIGNMENT
Research about the different elements of the Genres.