Genre 1
What genre has believable characters and sound like they are real stories but are made up by the author?
realistic fiction
In this genre you would find nonfiction books about puppies and kittens.
What is informational.
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?”
Fiction or nonfiction
fiction
If you were to write a nonfiction book about your life it would be part of this genre.
What is an autobiography.
Fiction that contains elements that are NOT
realistic, such as talking animals, magical powers,
etc. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.
fantasy
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.
biography
These made up stories are set in the past using historical people as characters.
What is 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.
mystery
Flies can walk on walls and ceilings 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.
informational or nonfiction
Thomas Jefferson was asked to write a special
document explaining why the thirteen colonies
should be separate from England. On July 4, 1776,
Congress approved Jefferson's Declaration of
Independence.
nonfiction or informational
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.
science fiction
This type of story includes aliens, technology, or futuristic details.
science fiction
A book about someone's life written by someone else.
What is biography
In my genre you will find
Answers that often rhyme
Guess if you can, but if you do,
Make sure what you say is true.
What is poetry.
Penguins live in Antarctica. Penguins are birds, but
they are not flying birds. They are good swimmers
and divers. They use their wings like paddles in the
water. Penguins eat fish that they catch in the water.
nonfiction or information
I have descriptive writing that rhymes.
What is poetry.
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.
nonfiction or informational
This is the genre if you are researching a topic and want to learn more about something.
What is informational text.
I wrote all about myself in this type of book.
What is an autobiography.