Type Description Examples
Autobiogaphy the history of a person's life written or told by that person Elementary
Secondary
Biography a written account of another person's life Elementary
Secondary
Commercial a short video promoting a product or service Elementary
Secondary
Debate a videotaped presentation of a formal debate with a stated proposition and the opposition to it Elementary
Secondary
Demo a description or explanation, as of a process, illustrated by examples, specimens, or the like Elementary
Secondary
Documentary based on or re-creating an actual event, era, life story, etc., that purports to be factually accurate and contains no fictional elements Elementary
Secondary
Editorial an article in a newspaper or other periodical or radio or tv broadcasr presenting the opinion of the publisher, editor, editors, station manager, or owner Elementary
Secondary
Entertainment something affording pleasure, diversion, or amusement, esp. a performance of some kind Elementary
Secondary
Expose a public exposure or revelation, as of something discreditable Elementary
Secondary
Field Trip a trip by students to gain firsthand knowledge away from the classroom, as to a museum, factory, geological area, or environment of certain plants and animals Elementary
Secondary
Infomercial a long commercial that informs or instructs, esp. in an original and entertaining manner Elementary
Secondary
Interview a meeting or conversation in which a writer or reporter asks questions of one or more persons from whom material is sought for a newspaper story, television broadcast, etc. Elementary
Secondary
Journal A video based on a diary or personal record of occurrences, experiences, travels, and reflections Elementary
Secondary
Music Video a video rendition of a recorded song, showing musicians performing the song or visual images interpreting the lyrics Elementary
Secondary
Narrative videotaped telling of a story or account of events Elementary
Secondary
Nature showing the elements of the natural world, as mountains, trees, animals, or rivers Elementary
Secondary
News story a report of a recent event; intelligence; information Elementary
Secondary
Public Service an announcement on television or radio given as a service to the public
 Elementary
Secondary
Quiz Show A television or radio program in which the contestants' knowledge is tested by questioning, with some contestants winning money or prizes Elementary
Secondary
Talk Show A television show in which noted people, such as authorities in a particular field, participate in discussions or are interviewed and often answer questions from viewers or listeners Elementary
Secondary
Video Slide Show story told through photographs, often accompanied by narration or commentary, that tells a story Elementary
Secondary
Visual Poerty poetry or art in which the visual arrangement of text, images and symbols is important in conveying the intended effect of the work Elementary
Secondary