Genres

A story using made-up characters that takes place in modern times and is true to life

• science fiction

• historical fiction

• realistic fiction

• poetry

A story that includes unrealistic or unworldly elements such as talking animals or magical powers

• mystery

• fantasy

• poetry

• traditional literature

A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story

• mystery

• science fiction

• biography

• realistic fiction

A story that blends futuristic technology with scientific fact and fiction

• traditional literature

• science fiction

• poetry

• historical fiction

A story using made-up characters that takes place in a real time or setting from the past

• historical fiction

• realistic fiction

• autobiography

• informational

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

A made-up story that was originally passed along by word of mouth including folktales, fairy tales, myths, legends, and epics

• poetry

• biography

• science fiction

• traditional literature

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

A verse written to inspire thought by the reader - often uses rhyming or rhythm

• poetry

• autobiography

• informational

• traditional literature

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

A story of a real person's life that is written by another person

• autobiography

• biography

• informational

• realistic fiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

A story of a real person's life that is written by that person

• poetry

• historical fiction

• autobiography

• biography

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Expository text that is based on true facts and not made-up

• informational

• poetry

• realistic fiction

• science fiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5