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Genres can be divided into two
categories:
Literary & Informational
Literary Texts are usually written
like a narrative and can include
story elements. Examples of
literary texts are:
• Fiction
• Literary Nonfiction
• Poetry
• Drama
Fiction
literature that is not 100% true or real
Realistic fiction- stories that could really happen.
Contemporary realistic fiction is realistic fiction that is
set in modern times.
Historical fiction- 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.
Historical fiction often presents actual events from
the point of view of fictional people living in that
time period
Folklore and Folktales- stories that were passed down
through generations by a community or a certain group
of people
Fables- short stories which illustrate a particular moral or
teach a lesson. The theme and characters appeal to children
and the stories are often humorous and entertaining.
Mysteries- stories that have a real setting and a problem to
be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer
to the problem.
Science Fiction- stories that blend fact and fiction with
futuristic technology.
Myths: Different cultures have their own myths. The
main characters in myths are usually gods,
supernatural heroes and humans. Usually tries to
explain a natural occurrence or the creation of
something
Epics : stories that involve a hero, usually a human
who goes on a quest or adventure to save the day.
Fantasy- stories that have elements that are not real,
such as talking animals or characters with magical
powers. There is usually a conflict between good and
evil.
Examples of Fiction
Myths
Literary Nonfiction
non-fiction text written with the same
characteristics of a narrative.
Biography- the true story of a real person’s life from the
past or present.
Autobiography- the true story of a real person’s life written
by that person.
Memoir- a text in which the author reflects on his or her
own past experiences.
Diary- a record that a person keeps of their life on a
regular or daily.
Examples of Literary Non-Fiction
Poetry
Poetry is text written in verse
form, usually to inspire
thoughts and feelings in the
reader. It often uses rhyme and
rhythm, or it can be written in
free verse.
Drama
A literary work intended to be
performed by actors for an
audience
Informational Texts are
nonfiction and give true facts
on a variety of subjects.
Examples of Informational
texts are:
•Expository
•Persuasive
•Procedural
Persuasive Text
Writing that is meant to convince
others to think or act in a certain way
• Policy Speech- an oral argument,
usually about a particular issue often
given by politicians.
• Editorials- an article usually found in
newspapers and is the authors opinion
on a current issue.
Expository Text
Writing that is meant to inform, describe,
explain, or define the author's subject to the
reader
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Encyclopedia Articles
Newspaper Articles
Magazine Articles
Flyers
Interviews
Procedural Text
a kind of text that lists steps for doing something
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Directions
How-to Articles
Instruction Manuals
Recipes
Examples of
Informational Text