Different Types of Genres in Text

The term used for made-up stories

• Nonfiction

• Fiction

• Poetry

• Drama

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

A long fiction book.

• short story

• novel

• historical fiction

• Folktales

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Contains elements that are not realistic such as talking animals or magical powers.

• fables

• folktales

• fantasy

• fairy tales

Takes place in a world muhc like the real world. The characters are involved in events that could really happen.

• Novel

• Historical Fiction

• Realistic fiction

• Fairy Tales

Consists of written works about plots elements that did not really happen but could have happened in the distant past.

• Realistic Fiction

• Legend

• Historical Fiction

• Folk Tales

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Tells about an undertaking that is exciting, risky, or dangerous.

• Folk Tales

• Realistic Fiction

• Adventure Story

• Fable

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Simple stories set in the past which have animal, human, or supernatural characters.

• Fable

• Legend

• Folktales

• Tall Tale

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Types of folklore that are passed down over many years. They usually begin with "Once upon a time...."

• Folk Tales

• Fairy Tales

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

A short story that teaches a lesson. Uses animals in the place of humans.

• Fable

• Folktales

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy Fiction

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

A story that has some true and some untrue parts. Usually about people who really lived, but their deeds are bigger than real life.

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy Fiction

• Legend