Genres

Antonio Vivaldi lived in the 1700s. He wrote music for kings. He also taught in a school for orphans. The girls played his music. His pieces are still famous. Most people have heard "The Four Seasons." What is the genre?

A science fiction convention was coming to town. Daniel was excited. The stars of his favorite space TV show would be there. Daniel loved shows about outer space. The walls of his room were covered with posters. What is the genre?

Basketball began in a gym in New England. Winters were long and cold. An instructor invented a game for boys to play indoors. He nailed a peach basket to a pole. Forwards tried to dunk the ball into the basket. Guards tried to keep the other team from scoring.

Grace helped her mom carry food to the tables. The harvest had been good. There was plenty for all. This was a very special dinner. It was time for Plymouth Colony to give thanks. What is the genre?

A shepherd boy played a trick. He ran into town crying "Wolf!" When men arrived with their guns, he laughed. The next day, he repeated the hoax. The third day, a wolf viciously attacked the sheep. The boy cried, "Wolf!" Nobody listened. Moral: Nobody believes a liar. What is the genre?

When Jayden opened his curtains, he couldn't believe what he saw. Instead of the oak tree in his neighbor's yard, there was a space base. Strange beings were gliding down a glowing street. At the end of the block, an alien craft was preparing to take off. What is the genre?

The first note was in Rachel's shoe. She found it when she was getting dressed. It said, "Look in your jacket pocket." She went straight to her closet. Sure enough, there was another note in the pocket. It said, "Look in your desk drawer." What is the genre?

My father's eyes are blue as the sky. My brother shares them, and so do I. My sister has my mother's eyes. They are brown and warm and very wise. What genre?

Sarah taped a sign on her bedroom door. It said, "Sarah Martin, Detective." She was admiring it when Noah, her little brother, dashed up the stairs. He grabbed her hand. "You have to help! My hamster isn't in his cage." What is the genre?

Rocks seem very hard. They do not seem to change, but they do. Deep inside the earth, it is so hot that rock melts. Sometimes this melted rock rises to the surface. It can form a mountain called a volcano. What is the genre?

Roxy pulled on her jacket. She trudged across te driveway to Maria's house. Her boots left deep prints in the fresh snow. She banged on the door. Roxy's big brother opened it. He was still in his pajamas. "What's going on?" he asked sleepily. What is the genre?

Brandon had looked everywhere for his mother's present. He was almost out of time. He had to get help. After school, Brandon pulled Julian and Roberto and asked them to call a meeting of the Joaquin Club. Then she explained the case. What is the genre?

Sleeping Beauty: A beautiful princess pricks her finger on a sewing needle, after being cursed by a wicked fairy. The princess falls into a deep sleep. One hundred years later, a prince fights his way through the enchanted forest and awakens the beautiful sleeping princess with a kiss.

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