A-Category
This genre uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary plot, theme, or setting.
Fantasy
Texts are based on factual information and true accounts
Non-fiction
What genre is the book series Harry Potter?
Fantasy
The characters try to solve a puzzle that often involves a crime. The writer gives clues to the reader. What genre am I?
Mystery
A person writes about his/her own life.
Autobiography
A book written about President Joe Biden. What genre is it?
Biography
A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up of the author’s imagination.
Historical fiction
The story is written about a person's life.
Biography
Autobiography
A type of fantasy that uses science and technology.
Science fiction
This genre uses rhymes and rhythms and is often meant to be read aloud.
Poetry
This book is about princesses, dragons, and princes. What genre is it?
Fairytale
The events people and places might be real, but the story is fiction. What genre am I?
Realistic fiction
These stories have characters such as witches, vampires, and ghosts.
Horror
There was a murder outside the restaurant. The police detectives need to find out what happened. What genre is it?
Mystery