1. Forms of Texts
SPI Identify the forms of text (e.g., poems, drama, fiction, nonfiction).

2. What are different types of text?
Poetry-is a kind of writing, usually in verse. Poetry verse is set out in short lines with words put together in rhythm or rhyme or both.
Fiction-a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact.

3. What are different types of text?
Nonfiction-is writing that is based on facts and information.
Drama-a literary genre of works intended for the theater. A dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage.

4. Types of Fiction
Read through the next 6 slides to learn more about the different types of fiction.

5. Fairy Tales - Elements Use of 3’s or 7’s Magic
Royalty (king/castle/princess..)
Special words (once upon a time/happily ever after)
Battle of good vs. evil
A problem and solution
Unlikely events
Strange or imagined characters/setting
Magic or supernatural

6. Fables - Elements Moral/lesson Often have animal characters
Animals are personified (given human traits)

7. Folktales - Elements Often include 3’s
Characters are put through tests
Battle of good vs. evil
Evil is punished/good is rewarded
Happy endings
Usually set in the past

8. Myths – Elements
Considered an explanation of how the world or something in it came to be
Non-human characters (animals or objects)
Set at the beginning of the world or in an alternate world
Mystery
Usually deals with gods and goddesses

9. Legends – Elements Exaggeration Mystery Tale is inspiring
Has some parts based on truth
Associated with important event in history
Character is usually famous

10. Samples of each genre
Fable: Aesop’s Fables (choose any from this page) Fairy Tale: Hans Christian Andersen (choose feature story) Folk Tales: Babe the Blue Ox Myths: American Myths (read The Maid in the Mist) Legends: American Legends (read Armadillo's Song) Fantasy: choose Polar Express 10

11. Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Can you choose when to use fiction and when to use nonfiction?
Click here to play a game on fiction and nonfiction.

12. Forms of Texts Can you choose the correct form of text or genre?
Click here and select the best form of text.

13. Forms of Texts
Rags to Riches Game
Pearson Probe