Authors of stories in this genre are often “retelling” the story. These stories are passed down through the generations and are found in every culture around the world.

• fiction

• non-fiction

• informational text

• folk tales

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Most stories fall into this genre. These stories are made-up or a product of the author’s imagination.

• fiction

• non-fiction

• fantasy

• folk tales

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Writing that is “true,” or factual.

• fiction

• non-fiction

• historical fiction

• folk tales

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This type of writing helps people perform everyday tasks in their daily lives.

• informational text

• functional text

• fiction

• realistic fiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

A story based on a real person, but the facts are stretched beyond the true story.

• legend

• tall tale

• autobiography

• biography

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

When someone writes their own life story, it falls into this genre.

• informational text

• functional text

• 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

Stories with gods and/or goddesses that usually account for the creation of something.

• science fiction

• fantasy

• legend

• myth

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The main character in these suspenseful stories investigate and solve problems or crimes.

• informational text

• realistic fiction

• mystery

• myth

Stories with magic and/or talking animals, usually have a human main character, and start with “Once upon a time”.

• legend

• fantasy

• tall tale

• fairy tale

Stories that have the main character’s strength, skills, or size greatly exaggerated in a humorous way.

• legend

• fable

• tall tale

• myth

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9