Stories that are passed down from one group to another in history for generations
Folktales (Traditional Literature)
Where the Sidewalk Ends would fall under what genre?
Poetry
In this genre the information about the time period must be accurate, authentic, or both. The story is a reconstruction of past events and people.
Historical Fiction
The story is written about a person's life.
Biography
What genre is the book series Little House on the Prairie?
Historical Fiction
A story using made up characters that could happen in real life.
Realistic Fiction
What genre is the Magic Tree House series? (Jack & Annie)
Fantasy
These texts provide information about a variety of topics likes snakes, cars, space and more.
Informational/Expository
This genre uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary plot, theme or setting.
Fantasy
This genre typically deals with the future concepts such as advancements in scientific concepts and technology. Other elements could include, space travel, time travel and / or parallel universes.
Science Fiction
These stories usually take place in the past. Sometimes contain actual settings with fictional characters.
Historical Fiction
A person writes about his/her own life.
Autobiography
The events people and a places might be real, but the story is fiction. What genre am I?
Realistic Fiction
Uses acts and scenes and its written completely in dialogue.
Drama
The characters try to solve a puzzle that often involves a crime. The writer gives clues to the reader. What genre am I?
Mystery
A type of fantasy that is supernatural and has advance technology.
Science Fiction (Sci-fi)
What genre is the book series Harry Potter?
Fantasy
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