Reading Genres & Vocabulary

Choose the genre:

A genre where verses, that may or may not rhyme, are written to evoke a feeling from a reader.

• Poetry

• Historical fiction

• Traditional literature

• Informational

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An account of someone’s life written by that person.

• Autobiography

• Historical fiction

• Biography

• Informational

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An account of someone’s life written by another person. These books are great not only for reading, but for inspiring!

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Biography

• Informational

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A genre of stories that are made up and include ideas that could not happen in real life, often involving magical or supernatural elements, such as talking animals.

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Fantasy

• Informational

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A genre of stories that are not very likely to happen in real life, but are generally set in the future and tie in with science and technology.

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Fantasy

• Poetry

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A genre in which stories are passed down from one generation to the next, such as tall tales and folk tales. You probably heard a number of these as a child.

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Fantasy

• Traditional literature

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A genre of stories that didn’t really happen, but are based on events in history. They're perfect for kids who love to explore the past, and are often full of big adventures.

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Realistic fiction

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A genre of stories that are made up but could very well happen in real life. These stories often take place in settings familiar to a person — like schools — which makes them more relatable.

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Realistic fiction

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A genre of stories that involve a secret or crime that needs to be solved, usually by the end of the story. Because kids need to pay close attention to details and follow cause and effect, these books can be a great way to boost comprehension and other literacy skills.

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Realistic fiction

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A type of nonfiction that provides factual information about a particular topic such as sports, animals, or historical events.

• Biography

• Informational

• Historical fiction

• Realistic fiction