All categories of books or stories can be called either fiction or non-fiction.

Fictiona made up story can tell about things

that could happenis read for fun characters may be

like real people or imaginary

Non-Fictionhas facts that can be

checked and proven the author is an

expert on this information

it IS TRUE!

GenreFiction

•Realistic Fiction • Historical Fiction MysteryScience FictionAdventureFantasy

Realistic FictionRealistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen. The characters, setting, and plot are very realistic and could happen in real life.

Examples of Realistic Fiction

Bridge to Terabithia ***

Hoot

Holes

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.

Out of the Dust ***

Sign of the Beaver

Titanic Crossing

Dear America Series

Mysteries are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, and usually a puzzling crime. The main character, the detective, must solve a crime.

Sherlock Holmes ****

The Treehouse Mystery

Mystery of the Midnight Message

Encyclopedia Brown Series

Science Fiction is made up of stories that blend fact and fiction with futuristic technology. Science fiction usually takes place .. In the future.

Aliens for Breakfast

A Wrinkle in Time

Among the Hidden *** Star Wars

The Time Machine

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.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Charlotte’s Web

Tuck Everlasting ***

Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe

Lord of the Rings

Harry Potter Series

AdventureAn adventure story has elements such as fast moving action, discoveries of new and exciting things, and moments of danger. The main character is usually on a quest to find something or someone.

Examples of AdventureHatchet by Gary Paulsen

The River by Gary Paulsen

Non- FictionLiterature which is true and based on

facts and reality.

There are three types of Non Fiction:

Biography and AutobiographyInformational Text

A biography is the true story of a real person’s life written by someone else..

Tiger Woods: An American Master

Anastasia’s Album ****

Harry Houdini *****

An autobiography is an account of a person’s life written by that person.

Examples of AutobiographySmall Steps by Peg KehretRosa Parks: My Story

Informational Text- ExamplesEncyclopediaDictionaryInformational WebsitesEssays(Persuasive, Informational)Pamphlets

Assignment:List 2 more examples of books that fit under

each category. You may use the internet to help you.

• Categories: • Realistic Fiction • Historical Fiction MysteryScience FictionAdventureFantasyAutobiographyBiography