Genres

What does the term 'genre' mean?

• The category or kind of a book

• A type of fictional character

• The author of a book

• The setting of a book

Michael, Henry, and Olivia are planning a movie night. They want to watch a movie that involves robots and space travel. Which genre should they choose?

• Historical fiction

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Folktales

Anika, Lily, and Maya are discussing their favorite books. Which type of book is a mystery?

• A book with real photographs and facts

• A book about real-life situations

• A book with suspense and clues

• A book that combines science theories with imaginary ideas

Henry, Kai, and Zoe are having a debate. Which section of the library do they all agree is very popular?

• Fiction

• Biographies and autobiographies

• Graphic novels

• Poetry

Abigail, Ethan, and Lily are in a library. They are having a debate. Abigail says a book that tells you about something real is called what?

• Fantasy

• Informational text

• Poetry

• Realistic fiction

​Emma and David are having a debate. Emma insists that (a)   is a genre that is set during a historical event with made up characters and plot. David is not sure. Can you help them?

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

• SciFi

A fiction book with dragons and magic is

• SciFi

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Realistic Fiction

Which genre do you enjoy best?

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Humor

• Graphic Novels

What genre would you like to try?

• Historical fiction

• SciFi

• Mystery

• Fantasy