Genre
Stories that take place in a particular time period in the past. Often the basic setting is real, but the characters are fictional.
What genre is being described? (Historical fiction, realistic fiction, nonfiction, fantasy)
Historical Fiction
One day the Little Red Hen was scratching in the field. She found a grain of wheat. "This wheat should be planted," she said. "Who will help me plant this grain of wheat?"
What writing genre is used in this passage? (legend, realistic fiction, biography, fiction)
Fiction
Rosa Parks worked hard for the civil rights movement and for the rights of others to be treated fairly and with respect. She received many honors and wards for all that she did.
What writing genre is used in this passage?
nonfiction
Stories with no known creator. They were originally passed down from one generation to another by word of mouth. The authors of these books today are retelling these stories.
What genre is being described? (fantasy, play, folk-tale, historical fiction)
folktale
What genre would an informational text about the life of Martin Luther King. Jr fall in? (realistic fiction, biography, fantasy, poetry)
biography
Susan B. Anthony was a leader in the fight for women's right to vote. She marched in parades all over the country to involve other women in her effort. In 1920, women were given the right to vote.
What writing genre is being described? (mystery, realistic fiction, nonfiction, fable)
Nonfiction
What writing genre is being described? (play, realistic fiction, biography, mystery)
mystery
There are several elements present in most of these stories: Special beginning and/or ending words like "once upon a time...they lived happily ever after."
What genre is being described? (fantasy, folk-tale, mystery, historical fiction)
folk-tale
What genre is "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"? (fantasy, realistic fiction, mystery, folktale)
realistic fiction
A story about a magic Elephant who can talk to his bird best friend would best fall into which genre? (mystery, fiction, historical fiction, fantasy)
fantasy
Fictional stories that take place in modern time, right here and now. The characters are involved in events that could really happen.
What genre is being described? (mystery, realistic fiction, nonfiction, fable)
realistic fiction
Verse written to create a response of though and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning.
What genre is being described? (mystery, fable, nonfiction, poetry)
poetry
Fiction that contains elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals, magical powers, etc. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.
What writing genre is being described? (fantasy, mystery, folk-tale, historical fiction)
Fantasy
Which type of writing always deals with real events and people, not made-up events and people?
What genre is being described? (Plays, nonfiction, realistic fiction, legend)
nonfiction
Flies can walk on walls and ceiling because they have sharp claws and sticky hairs at the ends of their feet. Their bodies are light, so they can hold onto walls and ceilings.
What genre is being used in this passage? (nonfiction, play, realistic fiction, mystery)
nonfiction
Writing containing true facts that helps the reader's understanding of a subject.
What genre is being described? (fantasy, informational, biography, mystery)
informational
Thomas Jefferson was asked to write a special document explaining why the thirteen colonies should be separated from England. On July 4, 1776, Congress approved Jefferson's Declaration of Independence.
What writing genre is being used in this passage? (nonfiction, legend, science fiction, poetry)
nonfiction
What genre is being described? (folk-tale, science fiction, informational, mystery)
science fiction
What genre is Harry Potter? (mystery, biography, fantasy, folk-tale)
fantasy
A story about a boy who lived in London in the 1800s with settings and characters based on real events would best fall into which genre? (mystery, fiction, historical fiction, folk-tale)
historical fiction
The story usually includes one of the following..(an event that cannot be explained. - Something that is lost or missing. - A crime that has been committed)
What genre is being described? (Fantasy, mystery, poetry, fiction)
mystery
The story of a real person's life, written or told by another person.
What genre is being described? (nonfiction, realistic fiction, biography, mystery)
biography
Shel Silverstein was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 25, 1932. His full name was Sheldon Allan Silverstein. He is best known in children's literature for his poetry.
What writing genre is used in this passage? (nonfiction, play, fiction, poetry)
nonfiction
A non-fiction true account of someone's life including facts and events written by THAT person.
What genre is being described? (mystery, folk-tale, autobiography, poetry)
autobiography
We took a space shuttle to the moon to visit our grandparents. There were many space cars flying around. We had to ask a turtle for directions.
What writing genre is used in this passage? (play, realistic fiction, fantasy, mystery)
fantasy