Genres

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an imaginary story, usually with imaginary characters

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fiction

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informational/explanation/expository texts about real people, things, places, or events

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nonfiction

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contemporary fiction; based on modern, real-life, everyday situations

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realistic fiction

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In this genre, the setting is based on a particular time period; some of the events may be real, but the character(s) and story are usually imaginary.

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historical fiction

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This genre is based on scientific events and/or ideas that have not yet taken place; often involves space travel, aliens, life on other planets, time travel, futuristic societies (Utopias, dystopias), medical breakthroughs, scientific discoveries or experiments that have not happened yet

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science fiction

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highly imaginative writing that contains elements never found in real life; often involves invented worlds and creatures (dragons, fairies, unicorns, magical powers)

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fantasy

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tales that explain the actions of gods or heroes or origins of nature

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mythology

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a brief story, usually with animal characters; teaches a lesson or moral

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fable

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a story that was composed orally and then passed on by word of mouth

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folktale

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a story with dialogue and parts, written and performed by actors

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drama