Genres and Subgenres

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What is fantasy?

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A genre of fiction that includes exaggerated, make-believe elements, often magical.

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What is fiction?

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A literary genre that involves made-up or make-believe stories.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is a biography?

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A detailed story of factual events about a real person told by someone else.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What is informational text?

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Factual information about a specific topic.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is traditional literature?

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Stories passed down through generations that usually have a lesson, including myths, folktales, tall tales, fairy tales, legends, and fables.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is realistic fiction?

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A genre of fiction that presents stories that could happen in real life.

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What is an autobiography?

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A story of a person's life written by that person.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What are folktales?

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Stories that originate in popular culture, typically passed down orally, often containing moral lessons.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

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What are tall tales?

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A type of humorous story that exaggerates the truth, often featuring a larger-than-life hero.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What are myths?

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Traditional stories that explain natural phenomena or cultural beliefs, often involving gods or supernatural beings.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9