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Exploring Different Book Genres: Fiction and Non-Fiction for Young Readers

Discover the distinctions between fiction and non-fiction genres through examples like fantasy, mystery, biography, and myths. Understand how stories can be based on real events or purely imaginative elements, catering to different interests and reading preferences. Explore how books can educate, entertain, and inspire young readers.

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Exploring Different Book Genres: Fiction and Non-Fiction for Young Readers

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  1. Literature Genres Lillian Bernal July 2 , 2013 5th grade

  2. FICTION VS. NON-FICTION • NON-FICTION • REAI • INFORMATIVE • SOME BOOKS BASED ON TRUE STORY • FACTUAL • DEALS WITH ACTUAL PEOPLE • PLACES AND EVENTS • FICTION • NOT TRUE • TALKING ANIMALS • WIZARDS AND WITCHES • GOOD VS. BAD • UNREAL • NOT FACTUAL • A MADE UP STORY

  3. REALISTISC FICTION • Realistic fiction – realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen . Contemporary realistic fiction is realistic fiction that is set in modern times • Ex: Because of the Winn Dixie • Crash • Owl Moon • Shiloh • Summer of the Swans

  4. FANTASY • Fantasy-is fiction that has elements that are not real. Sometimes this includes talking animals or characters with magical powers. There’s also usually a conflict between good and bad. • Include fantastical elements, such as: • Elves and dwarves • Magic • Wizards • Invented languages • quests • Ex: Alice in Wonderland • Charlotte’s Web • Lord of the Rings

  5. MYSTERY • Mystery- are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem • Ex: Good , Clean , Murder • Little People and the Lost World • The Name of the Book is Called Secret

  6. LEGEND • Form of fiction (not true) • Stories written about a real life hero and his/her mighty deeds • Mix of fiction and historical facts that have been creatively altered to encourage moral conduct and right choices • Leaves questions/wonder in the reader’s minds (Did Mike Fink really wrestle a grizzly bear?)

  7. MYTHS • Form of fiction (not true) • Pertains to the actions of the gods and/or goddesses • Characters are super-natural beings with human emotions and qualities • Plot may involve interplay between worlds (this world and previous/original world)

  8. BIOGRAPHY • Story from a real persons life • Form of non-fiction • Bios means life • Graphe means to write • Author must do research by interviewing the subject or those who knew the subject

  9. CLASSICS • Can be based upon real life • Timeless: enjoyed by readers from generation to generation • Deals with universal themes and experiences that relate to readers, such as: • love conquers all • good vs. evil • rags to riches • Communicates ideas across cultures • Unforgettable characters

  10. AUTOBIOGRAPHY • Form of non-fiction • Story of a real persons life • Auto means self • Bios means life • Graphe means write • Written by the person the story is about • Author does not need to do research • Author shares how he/she feels and what he she thinks

  11. Fiction and non-fiction books This Bright River, Cradle, The Universe

  12. Non-fiction books Books

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