1. Literary Genres

2. Genre: category of literature fiction: a selection NOT based on fact; made-up text non-fiction: a TRUE or factual text

3. Types of Non-fiction
Informational text
Biography
Autobiography

4. Informational
Informational texts are nonfiction books that give true facts on a variety of subjects.

5. Examples of Informational Texts
BMX Bikes
Swimming
Whales
Tigers
Danger! Earthquakes
Newspapers
Encyclopedias

6. Biography
A biography is the true story of a real person’s life from the past or present written by SOMEONE else.

7. Examples of Biography Tiger Woods: An American Master
The Homerun Kings: Babe Ruth and
Henry Aaron
Clara Barton, a Red Cross Pioneer
Sacagawea

8. Autobiography
An autobiography is the true story of a real person’s life from the past or present written by THAT person.

9. Examples of Autobiographies
I Am Rosa Parks by Rosa Parks
My Life in France
Cal Ripken, Jr.: Play Ball by Cal Ripken, Jr.

10. Types of Fiction Realistic fiction Historical fiction Fantasy
Science fiction
Mystery
Traditional Literature
Folk tales, legends, fables, tall tales, myths, and fairy tales

11. Realistic Fiction
Realistic fiction is made up of stories which could really happen.
The characters, setting, conflict, plot, and resolution all seem as though it could happen in real life, the text in made up.

12. Example of Realistic Fiction
Junie B. Jones
Amelia Bedelia
Because of Winn-Dixie

13. Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is made up of stories which take place in a certain time and place in the past.
Real historical figures and settings may be included in a fiction story.

14. Examples of Historical Fiction
The Secret Room
Mississippi Chariot
Number the Stars
A Trip Through Time

15. Traditional Literature
Traditional literature includes folklore/folk tales, myths, tall tales, legends, fairy tales, and fables people told one another over the years. Later the stories were written down.
You will recognize “retold by” as author

16. Examples of Traditional
How Coyote Stole the Summer
The Titan’s Curse
The Bunyans
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed
Beauty and the Beast
The Tortoise and the Hare

17. Fantasy
Fantasy is a story which includes elements that are impossible, such as characters with magical powers or talking animals.
There’s usually a conflict between good and evil.

18. Examples of Fantasy
Harry Potter
Jumanji
The Doll People

19. Science Fiction
Science Fiction is made up of stories which blend fact and fiction with futuristic technology, aliens, robots, time machines, etc.

20. Examples of Science Fiction
My Robot Buddy
Aliens for Breakfast
Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine

21. Mystery
Mysteries are stories with a realistic setting and a problem to be solved which includes
clues,
distractions,
and an answer to the problem.

22. Examples of Mystery The Treehouse Mystery Encyclopedia Brown Series
Boxcar Children Mysteries
Nancy Drew Series

23. Will usually look like this -
Drama
Written to be performed
Conflicts and emotions are expressed through dialogue
Will usually look like this -
CHAD: (enters stage left) Jane, where have you been?

24. Examples of Drama
Romeo and Juliet
Hairspray
Law and Order

25. Poetry
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.

26. Examples of Poetry Where the Sidewalk Ends Chocolate Dreams: Poems
The Giving Tree