Name That Genre

Could be true, normally takes place in the present, and nothing impossible happens.

Tells true information about someone’s life. It is NOT written by the person it’s about.

Stories describing the beginnings of the world, nature, or behavior.

This long narrative story is mostly about a single hero.

These stories are a type of folktale that often begins with “Once upon a time...”

This genre combines real historical facts with make-believe elements.

Harry Potter books are an example of this type of writing.

The Dear America series is an example of this genre. 

These suspenseful stories provide clues to help the characters solve the problem.

Writing that uses rhyme and rhythm and is written in stanzas.

This story takes place in the future and has lots of new technology or scientific ideas.

Stories passed down from generation to generation that feature ordinary people or “folk”.

This story has magical creatures and takes place in made up lands but it’s not a fairy tale.

A brief tale meant to instruct morals or teach children how to behave.

This genre gives you TRUE information about a subject and helps you learn more.

Junie B. Jones books are an example of this kind of story.

This genre is a story that contains magical events or creatures that could NEVER be real.

Star Wars is an example of this type of book.

True writing that presents facts and ideas and teaches the readers something new.

This book tells about a person’s life and is written by that person.