A fiction story that takes place in the present time, with characters and events that could be real.

Fairy tales, folktales, legends and myths

Writing that is true and informative; the purpose is to provide information

A fictional story that is based on real people or events from history.

A suspenseful story that involves a puzzling event that needs to be solved; uses clues, hidden meanings, and foreshadowing.

A modern story that contains magic, strange creatures, and a good vs. evil theme.

A true story about someone who was important in history; written by an author after the subject of the book has died.

A type of writing that uses figurative language and imagery to communicate thoughts and emotions; written in stanzas rather than paragraphs.

A true story written by a person about their own life.

A story originally passed down through generations orally; may have many versions or be exaggerated.

A story intended to be acted out; actors portray characters' thoughts and emotions through actions and dialogue.

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5 boy scouts get lost in the woods. Together, they must rely on their courage and scout training to survive.

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John is a 14 year old boy who faces challenges taking care of his family after his father leaves to fight the British under the command of George Washington during the Revolutionary War.

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Captain Smith is on his way back to Earth to repair his damaged ship after a lengthy space voyage when he realizes he must destroy a huge asteroid in order to save his planet.

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Noah faces an inner conflict as he enters high school because he has a younger brother with autism. He loves his brother but wants some time to be with his friends without having to take care of Jason.

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Someone has been stealing Ms. Gray's pencils from the pencil bucket. 5 of her students decide it's time to crack the case and get the guilty person to confess!

The title the story, Anna's Trip on the Mayflower, is most likely...

The title of the story, The Case of the Missing Ipad, is most likely...

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A story about a dystopian society where the government has ultimate control over what citizens eat, wear, where they work & who they marry. There are many elements of advanced technology & people can instantly teleport from one city to another.