1. Clues are in the CHARACTERS
FICTION GENRE
Clues are in the CHARACTERS

2. Science Fiction Aliens Astronauts Time Travelers
Mode of transportation:
Rocket ships
Flying Saucers
Time Travel

3. Horror
Supernatural Characters
Ghosts
Zombies
Vampires
Werewolves

4. Mystery Detective Sleuth Criminal Victim Witness
Follow the clues to solve the crime …

5. Fantasy Magician An IMAGINARY Character Dragon Unicorn Fairie
Talking Animals

6. Historical Fiction Language Clothing Customs Historical Facts
Characters are true to the past era
Language
Clothing
Customs
Historical Facts

7. Realistic Fiction Characters act, talk, feel as we do in present time
We understand their problems
Setting in home, school, neighborhood

8. GRAPHIC Super Heroes or any other character type Comic Book format
Conversation bubbles
Illustrated with figures in action
KAPOW!

9. Need more information? Look carefully at the front cover
Check the inside cover
Check the back cover
Check the verso page
Open the book
Read a paragraph