Genre Review

A made up story with believable elements, such as characters and setting.

• Science fiction

• Informational text

• Biography

• Realistic fiction

A story that could happen but didn't.

• Fantasy

• Realistic fiction

• Autobiography

• Historical fiction

A fictional story based on a real event, such as WWII or September 11th.

• Informational text

• Realistic fiction

• Historical fiction

• Mystery

Based on a historical event but has made up elements, such as dialogue and inner-thinking.

• Historical fiction

• Science fiction

• Informational text

• Biography

Made up story that may have magic, talking animals, and/or mythical creatures.

• Mystery

• Realistic fiction

• Autobiography

• Fantasy

A story that takes place in a made up world and could never happen in real life.

• Informational text

• Fantasy

• Historical fiction

• Realistic fiction

What type of book would have a table of contents, glossary, and an index?

• Historical fiction

• Graphic novel

• Folktales

• Informational text

What features would be found in an informational textbook?

• Diagrams, maps, and photographs

• Speech bubbles, panels, and colorful pictures

• Time travel, aliens, and futuristic worlds

• Witches, wizards, and spells

What type of fictional story has a strong emphasis on science and technology?

• Informational text

• Fantasy

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

Aliens, time travel, and space exploration are found in what type of book?

• Historical fiction

• Science fiction

• Folktales

• Realistic fiction