All categories of books or stories can be called
either fiction or non-fiction.
Fiction
 a made up story
 can tell about things
that could happen
 is read for fun
 characters may be
like real people or
imaginary
Non-Fiction
 has facts that can be
checked and proven
 the author is an
expert on this
information
 it IS TRUE!
Genre
Fiction
• Realistic Fiction
• Historical Fiction
Mystery
Science Fiction
Adventure
Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
Realistic fiction is made up of stories that
could really happen. The characters,
setting, and plot are very realistic and
could happen in real life.
Examples of Realistic
Fiction
Bridge to Terabithia ***
Hoot
Holes
Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is made up of
stories that take place in a
certain time and place in the
past. Real historical figures
and settings may be included
in a fiction story.
Examples of Historical Fiction
Out of the Dust ***
Sign of the Beaver
Titanic Crossing
Dear America Series
Mystery
Mysteries are stories that have a
real setting and a problem to be
solved that includes clues, and
usually a puzzling crime. The
main character, the detective,
must solve a crime.
Examples of Mystery
Sherlock Holmes ****
The Treehouse Mystery
Mystery of the Midnight Message
Encyclopedia Brown Series
Science Fiction
Science Fiction is made up of stories
that blend fact and fiction with
futuristic technology. Science fiction
usually takes place ..
In the
future.
Examples of Science
Fiction
Aliens for Breakfast
A Wrinkle in Time
Among the Hidden ***
Star Wars
The Time Machine
Fantasy
Fantasy is fiction that has elements that are
not real. Sometimes this includes talking
animals or characters with magical powers.
There’s usually a conflict between good and
evil.
Examples of Fantasy
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Charlotte’s Web
Tuck Everlasting ***
Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe
Lord of the Rings
Harry Potter Series
Adventure
An adventure story has elements
such as fast moving action,
discoveries of new and exciting
things, and moments of danger.
The main character is usually on
a quest to find something or
someone.
Examples of Adventure
 Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
 The River by Gary Paulsen
Non- Fiction
 Literature which is true and based on
facts and reality.
 There are three types of
Non Fiction:
 Biography and Autobiography
 Informational Text
Biography
A biography is the true story of a
real person’s life written by someone
else..
Examples of Biography
Tiger Woods: An American Master
Anastasia’s Album ****
Harry Houdini *****
Autobiography
An autobiography is an account of
a person’s life written by that
person.
Examples of Autobiography
Small Steps by Peg Kehret
Rosa Parks: My Story
Informational TextExamples
 Encyclopedia
 Dictionary
 Informational Websites
 Essays(Persuasive, Informational)
 Pamphlets
Assignment:
 List 2 more examples of books that fit under each
category. You may use the internet to help you.
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Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Mystery
Science Fiction
Adventure
Fantasy
Autobiography
Biography