Identify the Genre
A story about space, aliens, and UFOs.
Science fiction
I have a heart on my cover and talk about love.
Romance
"Where is the bus?"
→ He asked where the bus ____.
the bus was.
I am here today."
→ He said he was there ____.
that day
Prince Ball Cinderella Magic
Fairytale
A story about a real person’s life.
Biography
I feature ghosts and things that scare you.
Ghost story
"Do you like fables?"
→ She asked ____ I liked fables.
...if/whether...
Cowboy: "This is my horse."
→ He said ____ was his horse.
that
Cowboy Horse Trail Desert
Western
A short story with animals that teaches a lesson.
Fable
I have magic, a prince, and a happy ending.
Fairytale
"What time does it open?"
→ He asked what time it ____.
opened
"We will help you."
→ They said they would help ____.
Us
Clock Midnight Shoe Princess
Cinderella
A story about detectives solving a crime.
Mystery
I am a story about cowboys on a trail.
Western
"Can you help me?"
→ He asked if I ____ help him.
...could
the day before
"I saw them yesterday."
→ He said he'd seen them ____.
Book Paper Words Read
Story
A scary story about spirits or monsters.
Ghost story
A short story where an ant is the main character.
Fable
"How many tickets did he buy?"
→ She asked how many tickets he ____.
had bought
"This is our story."
→ They said that was ____ story.
their
Past Told Said Reported
Reported Speech