1. Literature Genres

2. Genre refers to the style or type of literature in a given text.
Genres of Literature
Genre refers to the style or type of literature in a given text.

3. All categories of books or stories can be called either fiction or non-fiction.
(Personal Narrative)
a made up story
can tell about things that could happen
is read for fun
characters may be like real people or imaginary
Non-Fiction
(Expository)
has facts that can be checked and proven
the author is an expert on this information
it IS TRUE!

4. Informational/Expository
Non-fiction books that give true facts on a variety of subjects. (sports, animals, science, weather, history, careers, travel, geography, space, etc.)

5. Examples of Informational Writing
Wikipedia (Online)
Encyclopedias
Newspapers
Almanacs

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

7. Examples of Biographies
Gabby Douglas – USA Gold
By: Christins Dzidrums
Rosa Parks
By: Mary Hill

8. Autobiography
An autobiography is the true story of a real person’s life that is written by that person.

9. Examples of Autobiographies
Boy – Tales of Childhood
By: Roald Dahl
My Story
By: Rosa Parks

10. 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.

11. Examples of Poetry Don’t forget Dr. Seuss Books! A Pizza the Size
of the Sun
By: Jack Prelutsky
Where the Sidewalk Ends
By: Shel Silverstein
Don’t forget Dr. Seuss Books!

12. Realistic Fiction
Realistic fiction includes stories with made up characters that could happen in real life.

13. Examples of Realistic Fiction
Because of Winn Dixie
By: Kate DiCamillo
Shiloh
By: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

14. Science Fiction
Science Fiction is a type of fantasy that includes elements of science and/or futuristic technology, such as robots, time machines, etc.

15. Examples of Science Fiction
The Bar Code Tattoo
By: Suzanne Weyn
The Golden Compass
By: Philip Pullman

16. Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is made up of stories that take place in a particular time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up.

17. Examples of Historical Fiction
Number the Stars
By: Lois Lowry
Magic Tree House Series
By: Mary Pope Osborne

18. Mystery
A mystery is a suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.

19. Examples of Mystery The London Eye Mystery By: Siobahn Dowd
The 39 Clues Series
By: Various Authors

20. Fantasy
Fantasy is fiction that has elements that are impossible. Sometimes this includes talking animals or characters with magical powers. There’s usually a conflict between good and evil. (MAKE BELIEVE)

21. Examples of Fantasy Harry Potter Series By: J.K. Rowling
Alice’s Adventures
in Wonderland
By: Lewis Carroll

22. Traditional Literature
Stories that are passed down from one generation to another, including fables, fairy tales, legends, folktales, and myths.

23. Fables
Stories in which animals speak and act like people; usually meant to teach a lesson

24. The Tortoise and the Hare
Examples of Fables
Aesop’s Fables
The Tortoise and the Hare
The Lion and the Mouse

25. Fairy Tales
Special beginning and/or ending words – “Once upon a time” & “they lived happily ever after.”
Good character
Evil character
Royalty and/or a castle usually present
Magic happens
Problem and a Solution

26. Examples of Fairy Tales
Sleeping Beauty
Cinderella

27. Legends
old stories that are widely believed, but cannot be proved to be true

28. Examples of Legends The Legend of Sleepy Hollow The Legend of
the Bluebonnet

29. Folktales
Stories made up and passed down by the common people

30. Examples of Folktales
The Three Little Pigs
Little Red Riding Hood

31. Myths
Legends that tell about beings with special powers that cannot be explained

32. Examples of Myths Zeus Poseidon
(Stories about Greek gods and goddesses.)