Genres of Books When you speak about genre and books, genre means a category or kind of book.

All categories of books or stories can be called either fiction or non-fiction. A made up story Can tell about things that could happen Characters and settings may be like real people and places or imaginary Nonfiction Has facts that can be checked or proven The author is an expert on this information It is TRUE!

Most Commen Genre NONFICTION FICTION Art & Recreation Fantasy Biography Graphic Novel Folklore Historical Fiction History Humor Poetry Mystery Religion Realistic Fiction Science Science Fiction

Fantasy Animal characters, dolls or toys may act like people. Characters may have special or magical powers. Setting may be in another time or an extraordinary world. Usually has a good vs. evil conflict.

Historical Fiction Stories focus on events and people of the past Problems of characters are typical of the time period Shows an accurate picture of an historical period.

Mystery Suspenseful plot – often involving a crime. Suspects and motives are considered. Clues throughout the story lead to a solution of the problem. Conclusion ties up all unanswered questions.

Science Fiction Stories may involve science or technology of the future. May use theories that could be partly true. May take place in the future, space or a different universe or dimension.

Realistic Fiction Takes place in modern times. Characters act like real people and are involved in events that could happen. Characters feelings and behaviors are like real life. Tries to solve a problem that could happen today.