Genre Review

based on a person or event from history

• science fiction
• fantasy
• historical fiction
• realistic fiction

contains monsters, magic, or other supernatural elements

• fantasy
• realistic fiction
• fairy tale
• legend

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

dealing with aliens, the distant future, or advanced technology

• historical fiction
• science fiction
• realistic fiction
• fantasy

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

a story that could have happened, but didn't

• historical fiction
• science fiction
• fantasy
• realistic fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

writing that is true or factual

• fiction
• nonfiction
• drama
• folklore

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

provides information on a topic

• biography
• autobiography
• persuasive writing
• informational writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

the story of one's life told by oneself

• informational writing
• persuasive writing
• autobiography
• biography

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

the story of one's life told by another

• biography
• autobiography
• persuasive writing
• informational writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Words arranged in verses or stanzas

• poetry
• drama
• fairy tale
• fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

A story set in a real place in the past (like the Great Depression or World War II) with made up, but believable characters.

• Realistic Fiction
• Fantasy
• Biography
• Historical Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9