MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
ELA 7-814 BOOK CHALLENGE
Non-FictionNon-Fiction = writing that is not fiction; form of writing that deals with real people and events rather than imaginary ones. All of the information is based on true facts.
World Book Student. World Book, 2014 Web. 12 Mar. 2014.
Non-Fiction
3Biography/memoirBiography = the written story of a persons life.
World Book Student. World Book, 2014 Web. 3 Oct. 2014.
Biography/memoir
3Realistic FictionRealistic Fiction = Modern fiction that deals with serious problems and situations highlights social or personal issuesmirrors contemporary lifefalling in love, finding a job, divorce, alcoholism, etc. depicts our world and our society
What Is Realistic Fiction? Education Portal, 2014. Web. 01 Oct. 2014. .
Realistic Fiction
2Historical FictionHistorical Fiction = Stories which take place in a particular time period in the past. Often the basic setting is real, but the characters are fictional.
Historical Fiction1Fantasy FictionFantasy Fiction = contains elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals, magical powers, etc. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.
Fantasy Fiction
1Mystery FictionMystery Fiction = stories, usually realistic,about a mysterious event which is not explained or a crime that is not solved until the end of the story to keep the reader in suspense.
Mystery Fiction
1Science FictionSciFi = Stories which include futuristic technology; a blend of scientific fact and fictional elements.
Science Fiction
1Graphic NovelsGraphic Novel = book-length story that combines pictures and text. Graphic novels resemble comic books but are typically much longer.
Yezzi, David. "Graphic novel." World Book Student. World Book, 2014. Web. 3 Oct. 2014.
Graphic Novels
1PoetryPoetry = a type of literature in which the sound and meaning of language are combined to create ideas and feelings.
Diehl, Paul B. "Poetry." World Book Student. World Book, 2014. Web. 3 Oct. 2014.
Poetry
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Presentation created by Mrs. Moelbert, 10/2014