Main Genres
Traditional stories passed down by word of mouth
Folklore
A fictional story connected to real historical events or people.
Historical Fiction
A true story about a person’s life written by someone else.
Biography
Plays or scripts written to be performed.
Drama
Stories about the future, space, aliens, or advanced technology.
Science Fiction
A true story about a person’s life written by themselves.
Autobiography
Writing that focuses on rhythm, feelings, and creative language.
Poetry
Stories with magic, superpowers, or mythical creatures.
Fantasy
A text that gives facts and explains a topic.
Informational Text
Texts that are true and based on facts.
Nonfiction
A made-up story that feels real and could happen in real life.
Realistic Fiction
A text written to convince the reader of something.
Persuasive Text
Imaginative stories that are not real. 2.
Fiction