Fiction and Nonfiction

Fiction and Nonfiction
Books are divided into two main categories:

FICTION
A made up story
Can tell about things that could happen
Is read for fun
Characters may be like real people or imaginary

NONFICTION
Has facts that can be checked and proven
The author is an expert on this information
Is read to gain information on a subject
It is TRUE

These are called GENRES!
Books are further divided according to what they have in common:

Fiction Genres

Nonfiction Genres

Now let’s play…
NAME THAT GENRE!

GENRE #1
Stories that are passed down from one group to another in history. This genre includes folktales, legends, fables, fairy tales, tall tales, and myths from different cultures.

GENRE #2
A story including elements that are impossible such as talking animals or magical powers. “Make-believe” is what this genre is all about.

GENRE #3
A type of fantasy that uses science and technology, such as robots, time machines, etc.

GENRE #4
A story using made-up characters and events that could happen in real life.

GENRE #5
A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author’s imagination.

GENRE #6
A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.

GENRE #7
Texts that provide facts about a variety of topics, such as sports, animals, science, history, careers, travel, geography, space, weather, etc.

GENRE #8
The story of a real person’s life written by another person.

GENRE #9
The story of a real person’s life that is written by that person.