Recognize that print format varies according to purpose and genre (e.g., prose, poetry, newspaper/magazine, letters, dramas, technical manuals, textbooks). 0601.6.8

Links verified on 6/16/2014

1. An Overview of Poetry - a comprehensive show on the topic of rhythm and rhyme
2. Genre, audience and purpose - ten question multiple-choice quiz - self checking
3. Guide to Drama - in-depth analysis of drama in its various formats [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
4. Newspapers for Children - Free newspapers that are online for students.
5. Reading Genre Definitions - a list of the most popular genres assigned by teachers and their definitions.
6. What is the difference between a nonfiction text and a fiction text? - charts showing characteristics of both fiction and nonfiction [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
7. What is Poetry? - in-depth analysis of poetry in its various formats [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
8. Writing genres - it is important to understand what these commonly shared attributes are for each of the different genre; definitions with examples

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