Genres

an imaginary story, usually with imaginary characters

informational/explanation/expository texts about real people, things, places, or events

contemporary fiction; based on modern, real-life, everyday situations

In this genre, the setting is based on a particular time period; some of the events may be real, but the character(s) and story are usually imaginary.

This genre is based on scientific events and/or ideas that have not yet taken place; often involves space travel, aliens, life on other planets, time travel, futuristic societies (Utopias, dystopias), medical breakthroughs, scientific discoveries or experiments that have not happened yet

highly imaginative writing that contains elements never found in real life; often involves invented worlds and creatures (dragons, fairies, unicorns, magical powers)

tales that explain the actions of gods or heroes or origins of nature

a brief story, usually with animal characters; teaches a lesson or moral

a story that was composed orally and then passed on by word of mouth

a story with dialogue and parts, written and performed by actors