When you speak about genre and literature, genre

means a category, or kind of story.

GenreThere are many categories or genres of stories and books. Here are some of the common ones:

Alphabet Books “How to” BooksAnimal Books Realistic FictionArts and Craft Books FolktalesFantasy MysteryPoetry Biographies

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

non-fiction.Fiction books are ….. a made up story can tell about things that could happen are read for fun characters may be like real people or imaginary

Let’s look at some fiction generes ……

Realistic FictionRealistic 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

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

FolkloreFolklore includes stories,

myths, and fables that people told one another over the years. Later the

stories were written down.

Examples of Folklore

Fairy Tales

Fairy tales are stories where the characters and events are

imaginary. Magic is used to solve problems and good conquers evil. The stories

frequently begin with “Once upon a time…” and end with

“… and they lived happily ever after.”

Examples of Fairy Tales

FantasyFantasy 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.

Examples of Fantasy

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

Science FictionScience Fiction is made up of

stories that blend fact and fiction with futuristic

technology.

Examples of Science Fiction

PoetryPoetry 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.

Examples of Poetry

Let’s look at some nonfiction generes …..

InformationalInformational books are

nonfiction books that give true facts on a variety of

subjects.

Nonfiction books ….

have facts that can be checked and proven

the author is an expert on the subject

are TRUE !

Examples of Informational Books

Biography

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

Examples of Biography

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