REALISTIC FICTION
What does “realistic” mean?
It could happen in real life.
Does it take place in the past or future?
The past
Can magic be in a fantasy book?
Yes
Is it about science or magic?
science
What is a mystery? A) A funny story B) A puzzle story
A PUZZLE STORY
Can the story happen in real life? Yes or No?
yes!
Name one thing from the past you might see in a story.
Old clothes, horses, war, typewriters, etc.
Name one thing that cannot happen in real life.
Flying unicorns, talking dragons, spells, etc.
Name one machine you might see in the future.
Robot, flying car, time machine
What does a detective do?
Solves the mystery
Name something that happens in a school story.
Making friends, having a test, recess, etc.
Do the people in the story really live now? Yes or No?
No
Name a fantasy character.
Fairy, dragon, witch, elf,
Can a robot be in a science fiction story?
Yes
Do mystery stories always tell you the answer at the end?
Yes (most of the time)
Would talking animals be in realistic fiction?
NO
Is the story made-up or all true?
Made-up, but based on history
Is a unicorn story fantasy or realistic?
FANTASY
Do science fiction stories happen now or later?
Later (in the future
What makes a mystery fun to read?
You try to guess what happened.
Why do some people like realistic fiction books?
They feel real; we can understand the characters.
Why is it called historical fiction?
It’s a pretend story set in real history.
What makes fantasy books fun to read?
They have magic, adventure, and imagination.
What’s one thing that makes a book science fiction?
It has new technology or science ideas.
Name a clue you might find.
A note, a footprint, a key, etc.