Literature Genres for Elementary

A story that is made up but could happen in real life.

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Horror

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

The story of a real person's life written by another person.

• Historical Fiction

• Traditional Literature

• Biography

• Mystery

A type of fantasy that uses science and technology like time travel, outer space, or robots.

• Science Fiction

• Sports Stories

• Historical Fiction

• Informational Text

A fictional story that takes place during a particular time period in history.

• Action and Adventure

• Biography

• Mystery

• Historical Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

A story including elements that could not really happen. May include magic or talking animals.

• Poetry

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.W.8.3B

A piece of text that provides accurate facts and descriptions about a particular topic.

• Mystery

• Biography

• Action and Adventure

• Informational Text

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

Stories from different cultures that have been passed down from generation to generation.

• Historical Fiction

• Traditional Literature

• Biography

• Horror

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.9

A suspenseful story that has a crime or puzzle that needs to be solved.

• Historical Fiction

• Humorous Fiction

• Mystery

• Informational Text

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

Stories that create a sense of fear or suspense in the reader.

• Realistic Fiction

• Animal Stories

• Horror

• Science Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.W.8.3B

Stories with something exciting or extraordinary, often a quest or a mission. Escaping danger, going on a quest or experiencing something out of the ordinary.

• Mystery

• Action and Adventure

• Realistic Fiction

• Informational Text

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3