Types of Literature1. Fiction
• Realistic Fiction
• Historical Fiction
• Science Fiction
• Mystery
• Fantasy
2. Nonfiction• Biography
• Poetry
• Drama
• Folklore
• Fables
3. Informational
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.
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
A Boy at WarAcross Five AprilsBen and MeThe ButterflyCharlie SkedaddleSign of the BeaverTitanic CrossingDear America Series
Science FictionScience Fiction is made up of stories that blend fact and fiction with futuristic technology.
Examples of Science FictionAliens for Breakfast
A Wrinkle in Time
My Best Friend is Invisible
Star Wars
The Time Machine
Mystery
Mysteries are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem.
Examples of MysteryThe House of Dies Drear
Never Say Die
Mystery of the Midnight Message
Encyclopedia Brown Series
Boxcar Children Mysteries
FantasyFantasy 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 FantasyAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Charlotte’s Web
The Wreck of the Zephyr
Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe
Lord of the Rings
Harry Potter Series
Nonfiction
Non Fiction: books that are based on factual happenings; true stories
There are some special genres within the nonfiction category, such as:• Biography• Poetry• Drama• Folklore• Fables•Traditional literature
Examples of Biography
Tiger Woods: An American Master
The HomerunKings: BabeRuth and Henry Aaron
Clara Barton, a Red Cross Pioneer
Sacagawea
PoetryPoetry is verse written to inspire thoughts and feelings in the reader.
It often uses rhyme and rhythm, or it can be written in free verse.
Examples of Poetry•Where the Sidewalk Ends•New Kid on the Block•Chocolate Dreams: Poems•Mammalabilia•A Pizza the Size of the SunLove That Dog
DramaDRAMA: includes works written in dramatic form.
Books can include collections of short plays or book-length plays, such as the works of Shakespeare.
FolkloreFolklore includes stories, myths, and fables that people told one another over the years. Later the stories were written down.
FablesFables: includes narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans.
InformationalInformational books are nonfiction books that give true facts on a variety of subjects.