Realistic Fiction Realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen today.

Examples of Realistic Fiction Because of Winn Dixie Crash Walk Two Moons Shiloh Summer of the Swans Babysitter Club series

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. (A good rule is to ask yourself, “Do the events take place 50 years ago or more?”

Examples of Historical Fiction A Boy at War Across Five Aprils The Gadget The Cay Francie Sign of the Beaver Titanic Crossing

Folklore Folklore includes stories, myths, and fables that people told one another over the years. Later the stories were written down.

Examples of Folklore Aesop’s Fables Beauty and the Beast The Bunyans Cinderella John Henry The Talking Eggs The Tortoise and the Hare

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.

Examples of Fantasy Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Charlotte’s Web The Wreck of the Zephyr Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe Lord of the Rings Harry Potter Series

Mystery Mysteries are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem.

Examples of Mystery The House of Dies Drear The Treehouse Mystery Mystery of the Midnight Message Encyclopedia Brown Series Boxcar Children Mysteries

Science Fiction Science Fiction is made up of stories that blend fact and fiction with futuristic technology. (Hint: Something that might be able to happen in the future with the help of science science?)

Examples of Science Fiction Aliens for Breakfast A Wrinkle in Time The Hunger Games Star Wars Uglies Series

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.

Examples of Poetry Where the Sidewalk Ends New Kid on the Block Chocolate Dreams: Poems Mammalabilia A Pizza the Size of the Sun Love That Dog

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

Examples of Informational Writing Dirt Bikes Flying Animals Danger! Earthquakes Newspapers Encyclopedias

Biography A biography is the true story of a real person’s life from the past or present. It is written by someone other than the subject of the book.

Examples of Biography Justin Bieber The Unauthorized Biography by Chas Newkey Burden The HomerunKings: BabeRuth and Henry Aaron by Claire Gault Who Was Sacagawea by Judith Bloom Fradin

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

EXAMPLES OF AUTOBIOGRAPHIES -It’s Not About The Bike by Lance Armstrong -Eleanor Roosevelt by Eleanor Roosevelt -Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever by Justin Bieber

Memoir A personal story from someone’s life. It often tells about an important event or time in one’s life. It is written by the subject.

Examples of Memoirs -Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton -Boy (Tales of Childhood) Roald Dahl