What is mystery?
a fictional story with a solution of a crime or unraveling of secrets
What is fantasy?
a fictional story that has strange or worldly settings or characters (magic, talking animals, flying broomsticks)
What is historical fiction?
a story with fictional characters and events in a real historical setting
What is informational nonfiction?
texts that include facts and information about real life topics (nonfiction picture books, nonfiction text features and structures)
What is science fiction?
fictional stories about science, the future, and technology (Star Wars)
What is traditional literature?
stories passed down orally throughout history (fables, tall tales, fairy tales, legends, etc)
What is poetry?
verses and stanzas that often evoke feelings and emotions, sometimes written using rhythm and rhyme
