literary genres review

A story that is not true but could have happened

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.9

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

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

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Expository

• Science Fiction

Stories with aliens, advanced technology, or futuristic weapons.

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Informational Text

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.8.9

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.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.9

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.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

a humorous story with extreme exaggeration, too far fetched to be true; American folktales

• fables

• fantasy

• tall tales

• legends

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

A type of text that provides facts about many different topics. They are meant to “inform” the reader.

• Fantasy 
• Persuasive Writing 
• Biography 
• Informational Text 

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5