Reading Genre

These stories that take place in the past. They might include real people, places, and events, but they also include parts that are made up by the author are examples of-

• fairy tales

• tall tales

• historical fiction

• fantasy

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

These stories take place in the present and include characters and situations that could really happen.

• tall tales

• fairy tales

• realistic fiction

• literary nonfiction

A story that has characters such as elves, goblins, wizards, and fairies. The have good vs. evil, royalty, and numbers 3/7. They are often traditional and were passed down from storyteller to storyteller before being recorded in books.

• fariy tale

• humor

• realilstic fiction

• literary nonfiction

A type of narrative text, that uses story elements and language to share accurate information about real people, places, and events, including but not limited to biography and autobiography.

• fable

• fantasy

• realistic fiction

• literary nonfiction

A type of literature based on the author’s use of words and rhythm. The words are crafted together to form sounds, images, and ideas.

• fairy tale

• poetry

• tall tale

• fable

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Stories that are passed down from one group to another in history. This genre includes folktales, legends, fables, fairy tales, tall tales, and myths from different cultures.

• Fantasy

• Traditional Literature

• Science Fiction

• Biography

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

A story including elements that are impossible such as talking animals or magical powers. "Make-believe" is what this genre is all about.

• Mystery

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Informational

A type of fantasy that uses science and technology, such as robots, time machines, etc.

• Realistic Fiction

• Autobiography

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

A story using made-up characters and events that could happen in real life.

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Traditional Literature

A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author's imagination.

• Historical Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Mystery

• Informational

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9