REALISTIC FICTION
HISTORICAL FICTION
FANTASY
SCIENCE FICTION
MYSTERY
100

What does “realistic” mean?

It could happen in real life. 

100

Does it take place in the past or future?

The past

100

Can magic be in a fantasy book?

Yes

100

Is it about science or magic?

science

100

What is a mystery? A) A funny story B) A puzzle story

A PUZZLE STORY

200

Can the story happen in real life? Yes or No?

yes!

200

Name one thing from the past you might see in a story.

Old clothes, horses, war, typewriters, etc.

200

Name one thing that cannot happen in real life.

Flying unicorns, talking dragons, spells, etc.

200

Name one machine you might see in the future.

Robot, flying car, time machine

200

What does a detective do?

Solves the mystery

300

Name something that happens in a school story.

Making friends, having a test, recess, etc.

300

Do the people in the story really live now? Yes or No?

No

300

Name a fantasy character.

Fairy, dragon, witch, elf,

300

Can a robot be in a science fiction story?

Yes

300

Do mystery stories always tell you the answer at the end?

Yes (most of the time)

400

Would talking animals be in realistic fiction?

NO

400

Is the story made-up or all true?

Made-up, but based on history

400

Is a unicorn story fantasy or realistic?

FANTASY

400

Do science fiction stories happen now or later?

Later (in the future

400

What makes a mystery fun to read?

You try to guess what happened.

500

Why do some people like realistic fiction books?

They feel real; we can understand the characters.

500

Why is it called historical fiction?

It’s a pretend story set in real history.

500

What makes fantasy books fun to read?

They have magic, adventure, and imagination.

500

What’s one thing that makes a book science fiction?

It has new technology or science ideas.

500

Name a clue you might find.

A note, a footprint, a key, etc.