Genre+Knowledge

** What is it: **  **Definition**: Genre knowledge is different types of text. The different genres can be distinguished by paying close attention to the reiterated social themes presented. One of the easiest ways to define a particular genre is to know what purpose is of the text.  ** Why it is important: ** Genre Knowledge is important because a huge part of learning development in school is based upon the ability to identify different genres that are read in class. It is pivotal to know all of the genres because some vary on greater levels then others. “Success in school and beyond requires the ability to understand and to write particular genres, such as personal narrative text and nonfiction informational text” (Genre Knowledge PowerPoint, 2011). By exploring different genres, your writing style will change, therefore your ability to write about different types of text will improve. The more practice you have writing different genres, your composition will progress over time.