Genre: Created by Kathy Cassidy, Westside
I’m going to write about me keeping peace in a time of war. Autobiography An autobiography is the story of a real person’s life that is written by that person. I’m going to write about me keeping peace in a time of war.
I’m going to write about Gertrude Ederle. Biography A biography tells the story of a real person but is written by someone else. I’m going to write about Gertrude Ederle.
Fantasy A fantasy is a story in which unbelievable things happen, like talking animals, or magical powers.
Animal Fantasy An animal fantasy is a story with animal characters that behave like people.
Fable A fable is a story that teaches a lesson, or moral, featuring animals, plants, or inanimate objects that are given human qualities.
Folktale A story, often with a message, that was initially passed on by word of mouth.
A verse written to inspire thought. Poetry A verse written to inspire thought.
Historical Fiction A fictional story with real and invented characters that takes place during a historical time.
Mystery A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.
Nonfiction The information is presented as facts by the author. (This does not mean that it is a fact)
Expository-nonfiction Gives information and facts about the real world.
A play uses a cast of characters.
Realistic Fiction Realistic Fiction is a made up story that could really happen. The settings and characters can seem to be real.
Fiction sometimes tells a story based on events that really happened.
Science Fiction A story that blends futuristic technology with scientific fact and fiction.