Genres for 7th Grade

A state or society that suffers from great injustice. This genre often fits into the science fiction genre because it can take place in the future.

• dystopian

• science fiction

• realistic fiction

• drama

A suspense story about a mysterious or puzzling event that is not resolved until the end of the story.

• realistic fiction

• mystery

• science fiction

• historical fiction

Stories that are passed down from one group to another throughout history. This includes folktales, legends, fables, tall tales, and myths from different cultures.

• short stories

• nonfiction

• mysteries

• traditional literature

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

A story that includes art in comic strip format.

• realistic fiction

• short story

• graphic novel

• fantasy

A story that includes impossible elements, such as talking animals or magical powers. Fantasy is what this genre is about.

• realistic fiction

• fiction

• science fiction

• fantasy

A story with fictional characters that could happen in real life.

• realistic fiction

• historical fiction

• traditional literature

• informational

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.9

The text is written in verse to create a response of thought and feeling in the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning.

• biography

• poetry

• realistic fiction

• memoir

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

fiction

• informational text

• stories and novels that are made up; they describe imaginary events and people

• stories and novels that are not made up; they do not describe imaginary events and people

• stories about people's lives

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

A fictional story that takes place in a particular period of time in the past. Often, the setting is real, but the characters are invented by the author's imagination.

• science fiction

• fiction

• realistic fiction

• historical fiction

A type of fantasy that uses science, technology, aliens (think robots, time machines)

• historical fiction

• mystery

• science fiction

• fiction