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WHEN YOU SPEAK ABOUT GENRE AND LITERATURE, GENRE MEANS A CATEGORY, OR KIND OF STORY.

Genres & Literature

All categories of books or stories can be called either fiction or non-fiction

Fictiona made up story can tell about things

that could happenis read for fun characters may be

like real people or imaginary

Non-Fictionhas facts that can be

checked and proven the author is an

expert on this information

it IS TRUE!

Realistic Fiction

Realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen. Contemporary realistic fiction is realistic fiction that is set in modern times.

Examples of Realistic Fiction

Because of Winn DixieCrashOwl MoonShilohSummer of the SwansBabysitter Club series

Historical FictionHistorical fiction is made up of stories that take place in a certain time and place in the past. Real historical figures and settings may be included in a fiction story.

Examples of Historical Fiction

A Boy at WarAcross Five AprilsBen and MeThe ButterflyCharlie SkedaddleSign of the BeaverTitanic CrossingDear America Series

Tall Tale

Folk tales in which the main character is larger than life in some way.

Examples of Tall Tale

Paul BunyanMike FinkThe Swamp AngelJohnny Appleseed

Fantasy is fiction that has elements that are not real. Sometimes this includes talking animals or characters with magical powers. There’s usually a conflict between good and evil.

Fantasy

Examples of Fantasy

Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandCharlotte’s WebThe Wreck of the ZephyrLion, Witch, and the WardrobeLord of the RingsHarry Potter Series

Special beginning and/or ending words - Once upon a time...and they Once upon a time...and they lived happily ever afterlived happily ever after.

Good character Evil character Royalty and/or a castle usually

present Magic happens Problem and a Solution

Fairy Tale

Examples of Fairy Tale

The Dog and Her Little Glass Slipper

CinderellaThe Stinky Cheese Man and OtherFairly Stupid Tales

Mystery

Mysteries are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem.

Examples of Mystery

The House of Dies DrearNever Say DieThe Treehouse MysteryMystery of the Midnight MessageEncyclopedia Brown SeriesBoxcar Children Mysteries

Science Fiction

Science Fiction is made up of stories that blend fact and fiction with futuristic technology.

Examples of Science Fiction

Aliens for BreakfastA Wrinkle in TimeMy Best Friend is InvisibleStar WarsThe Time Machine

Humorous

Fictional stories that are funny

Examples of Humorous

Tales of a 4th Grade NothingCaptain UnderpantsDiary of a Wimpy Kid

Autobiography

A non-fiction book about a real person’s life written by

themself.

Reading Jackie

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Up From Slavery: An Autobiography

Examples of Autobiographies

Informational

Informational books are nonfiction books that give true facts on a variety of subjects.

Examples of Informational Writing

Dirt BikesFlying AnimalsDanger! EarthquakesNewspapersEncyclopedias

Biography

A biography is the true story of a real person’s life from the past or present told by another person.

Tiger Woods: An American Master

The HomerunKings: BabeRuth and Henry Aaron

Clara Barton, a Red Cross Pioneer

Sacagawea

Biography