Realistic Fiction Realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen. Contemporary realistic fiction is realistic fiction that is set in modern times.

Examples of Realistic Fiction Because of Winn Dixie Slam Tears of Tiger Maniac McGee Stargirl Monster

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.

Examples of Historical Fiction Sunrise Over Fallujah Copper Sun Number the Stars Bud, Not Buddy Sign of the Beaver Esperanza Rising Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

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 Cinderella John Henry 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 Twilight Charlotte’s Web 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 Never Say Die Out From Boneville The Treehouse Mystery The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Science Fiction Science Fiction is made up of stories that blend fact and fiction with futuristic technology.

Examples of Science Fiction Jurassic Park A Wrinkle in Time The Giver Star Wars The Time Machine

Poetry Poetry is written to bring about 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 Shakspeare Chocolate Dreams: Poems A Pizza the Size of the Sun Love That Dog

Non-Fiction  Books that are non-fiction, or true, are about real things, people, places or events.

Examples of Non-Fiction  Chicken Soup For the Teenage Soul  Ripley’s Believe It or Not  Guenisse Book of World Records

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

Examples of Informational Writing Textbooks Flying Animals Danger! Earthquakes Newspapers Encyclopedias

Biography A biography is the true story of a real person’s life from the past or present. Written by another person.

Examples of Biography Tiger Woods: An American Master The HomerunKings: BabeRuth and Henry Aaron Clara Barton, a Red Cross Pioneer Sacagawea