A made-up story in which all the details sound like real life
What is realistic fiction?
A boy brought home his report card from school. His dad looked it over. His face became red as he said, "How did you manage to make one D and five F's?" The boy answered,"I guess I concentrated too hard on one subject."
What is to entertain?
The Wizard of Oz
A. Kansas is boring.
B. There's no place like home.
C. Somewhere over the rainbow...
D. Wear red shoes to protect yourself.
There's no place like home.
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff?
What is the grocery store?
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses. Does conspicuous mean...easily noticed, beautiful, or sleeping?
What is easily noticed?
Star Wars saga
A. Always carry a light saber.
B. Learn how to defend yourself.
C. Good wins out over evil.
D. The future is cool.
What is good wins out over evil?
Beauty and the Beast
A. Don't go in dark, mysterious castles.
B. Some people are pretty, but some aren't.
C. Don't look in the mirror too often.
D. Don't judge people by how they look.
What is don't judge people by how they look?
A story that is made up but includes a time and place setting from real history
What is historical fiction?
Spongebob Squarepants
A. Sponges can wear pants.
B. Be happy with the simple things in life.
C. Life under the sea is interesting.
D. Cartoons don't have to make sense.
What is be happy with the simple things in life?
Little Red Riding Hood
A. Never talk to strangers.
B. Don't walk in the woods alone.
C. Visit your grandmother.
D. Hoods have always been fashionable.
What is never talk to strangers?