LITERARY GENRES

A story that is not true but could have happened

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.W.6.9B

Includes stories, myths, and fables that were orally told over the years that were later written down

• Tall Tale

• Folktale/Folk Lore

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.9

A fictional (untrue) story that is set during a time in our past such as during the Civil War, etc

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Nonfiction/Informational

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Stories with magic, monsters, superpowers, or other things that do not exist in reality.

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Expository

• Science Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.W.6.3A

Stories with aliens, advanced technology, or futuristic weapons.

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Informational Text

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.9

A brief story, usually containing animal characters; teaches a moral or a life lesson

• fable

• legend

• tall tale

• myth

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Fictional works that explain the actions of gods and goddesses; include explanations of the origins of the elements of nature

• myths

• fables

• legends

• essays

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.9

A story that involves a detective or some kind of puzzle/scenario that needs to be solved.

• Mystery
• Fantasy
• Traditional Literature 
• Historical Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.3

A type of writing written to encourage feeling and create a thoughtful response. This type of writing often uses rhyme and rhythm to convey a message.

• Traditional Literature 
• Fantasy
• Poetry
• Mystery

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

A sequence of events which involves conflict and resolution; usually has a script with characters, a plot and theme

• drama

• fiction

• horror

• poetry