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3. “Genre” means different types/categories of
writing. Print and digital titles can be
separated into 2 main genre categories:
1. Fiction 2. Non-Fiction aka
• a made up story Informational Text
• can tell about things • has facts that can be
that could happen checked and proven
• is read for fun • the author is considered
• characters may be like an expert on the topic
real people or are • it IS TRUE!
imaginary

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

5. Examples of Realistic
Fiction
•Because of Winn Dixie
•Crash
•Holes
•Monster
•Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry

6. Historical Fiction
Historical 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 an historical fiction story.

7. Examples of Historical Fiction
•A Boy at War
•Across Five Aprils
•Ben and Me
•Sign of the Beaver
•Dear America Series

8. Folklore
Folklore includes fairy tales,
legends, myths, and fables that
people told one another over the
years. Later, the stories were
written down.

9. Examples of Folklore
•Aesop’s Fables
•Beauty and the Beast
•Paul Bunyan
•Cinderella
•John Henry

10. Fantasy
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.

11. Examples of Fantasy
•Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
•Charlotte’s Web
•Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe
•Lord of the Rings
•Lightning Thief Series
•Harry Potter Series

12. Mystery
Mysteries are stories that have a real
setting and a problem to be solved.
They include clues, distractions,
twists, and an answer to the problem.

13. Examples of Mystery
•The House of Dies Drear
•Never Say Die
•Boxcar Children Mysteries
•Nancy Drew Mysteries

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

15. Examples of Science
Fiction
•A Wrinkle in Time
•Star Wars
•The Time Machine

16. Poetry
Poetry is verse written to inspire thoughts and
feelings in the reader. It often uses rhyme and
rhythm, or it can be written in free verse.

17. Examples of Poetry
•Where the Sidewalk Ends
•Eric Carle’s DRAGONS DRAGONS
•Eric Carle’s ANIMALS ANIMALS
•Immersed in Verse
•Guys Write for Guys Read

18. Informational Texts
Informational texts are nonfiction titles
that give true facts on a variety of
subjects.

19. Examples of
Informational Texts
•Dirt Bikes
•Animals
•Earthquakes: the Terrifying Truth
•Cosmos
•Breaker Boys
•Physics
•Encyclopedias
•Dictionaries

20. Biography
A biography is the true story
of a real person’s life from
the past or present.

21. Examples of
Biography
•Tiger Woods: An American Master
•Homerun Kings: Babe Ruth and Henry
“Hank” Aaron
•Clara Barton, a Red Cross Pioneer
•Sacagawea

22. What is the genre of the selection read aloud?
BIOGRAPHY FANTASY
HISTORICAL FICTION CONTEMPORARY
REALISTIC FICTION
MYSTERY INFORMATIONAL TEXT

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