2. Why should I bother with it?
What is Genre?
Genre is the way we commonly classify and categorize books.
Why should I bother with it?

3. The 7 Major Genres Fantasy Non-Fiction Realistic Fiction Poetry
Mystery
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction

4. Science Fiction Also called Sci-Fi Imaginative and creative
Advanced technology
Often (but not always) takes place in the future

5. Realistic Fiction A story that COULD happen but is NOT true
Based on real-life problems, situations, and characters
No magic or make-believe

6. Fantasy A story that could not happen in real life
Imaginative and creative
Magic, supernatural creatures, or humans with special abilities are involved

7. Mystery Full of suspense
Gives the reader and characters clues along the way
Involves a puzzle (usually “who did it?”) the reader can solve

8. Historical Fiction
Story is NOT true, but many of the facts (especially setting) are
Explains how people lived and acted
Usually takes place during an interesting time in history

9. Nonfiction TRUE- tells about real people, places, and events
Can be narrative (like a memoir) or informational (like a how-to book)
More topics than you can count!

10. Poetry
Written in verse, as opposed to prose (regular writing with sentences)
Vivid and emotional
Can be a collection of short poems or used to tell a story

11. But, wait! The book I’m reading doesn’t fit into just one of those categories!

12. Genre Challenge!
When your table is called, go to the reading lounge and select a book that is from a different genre than the book you’re currently reading.
Check out the first 2 pages.
Discuss the book with your partner. Include:
-the genre of the new book
-how you can tell what genre it is
-whether you would keep reading based on what you’ve read so far