1. Poetry Anthology Poetry is verse written to inspire thoughts and feelings in the reader. It often uses rhyme and rhythm, or it can be written in free verse. A poetry anthology is a collection of many poems.

2. Realistic Fiction Realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen. Characters: People who could exist in real life Setting: Realistic place

3. Historical Fiction Historical fiction is made up of stories that take place in a certain time and place in the past. Real historical figures and settings may be included in a fiction story. Setting/time period is typically before 1970

4. Traditional Literature Folklore includes stories, myths, and fables that people told one another over the years. Later the stories were written down. Also includes ledgends, fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and tall tales

5. Fantasy Fantasy is fiction that has elements that are not real. Sometimes this includes talking animals or characters with magical powers. There’s usually a conflict between good and evil.

6. Mystery Mysteries are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved. Includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem. Characters could be detectives, investigators, and/or spies.

7. Science Fiction Science Fiction is made up of stories that blend fact and fiction with futuristic technology. Characters could be robots, aliens, talking computers Plot could include time travel, alien attacks/visits, very advanced technology

8. Informational Informational books are nonfiction books that give true facts on a variety of subjects. Could be about science, crafts, sports, history, etc!

9. Biography, Autobiography, Memoir These are the true story of a real person’s life (or a part of their life) from the past or present. Nonfiction