Genre 1
I use science and the future as an important part of the story.
Science Fiction
A Fanciful and imaginary tale about people, fairies, animals or things that have magical powers.
Fairy Tales
An informational text that is factual and written to inform the reader about a particular topic.
Nonfiction
A story with imaginative characters or events that could not happen in real
life.
Fantasy
“Baby Mouse” and “Bad Guys” would be what Genre?
Graphic Novels.
Stories that did not really happen, but
are based on historical events.
Historical Fiction
A traditional story about Gods, heroes, and supernatural beings that explains real events or cultural beliefs.
Myths
The story of a person's life written by another person.
Biography
Writing that uses lots of pictures and text in a to tell a story.
Graphic Novels
The book “Wonder” would be what Genre?
Realistic Fiction
Stories that are made up, but could happen in real
life.
Realistic Fiction
A humorous story that teaches a moral or lesson in which the main character is larger than life. The character could be made up or a real
person.
Tall Tales
The story of a person's life written by the person.
Autobiography
A story about a boy who climbs a beanstalk and meets a giant would be what Genre
Fairy Tale
“DogMan” and “Captain Underpants” would be what Genre?
Graphic Novels
A story about a crime, secret or other event that is puzzling.
Mystery
A short story that teaches a lesson about human nature. Usually with animals that speak and act like humans.e
Fables
A type of writing in which words have a lot of rhythm, often showing imagination and feeling.
Poetry
“Harry Potter” books would be considered what Genre?
Fantasy
The story of the “Three Little Pigs” would be what Genre?
Fairy Tales
Stories that are passed down by word of mouth.
Folktales
A story handed down for many years that is based
on real events, but are not entirely true. Although the people really lived, sometimes they are given almost "superhero" status.
Legends
A story where the events are more exciting than everyday life. May involve danger, risk and excitement.
Adventure
The “I Survived” series would be what Genre?
Historical Fiction
The “American Girl” books would be what Genre?
Historical Fiction