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a shortened form of writing that often expresses feelings or opinions, utilizes figurative language, and may follow a form or structure (e.g. haiku, concrete, ode) Authors: Shel Silverstein Langston Hughes Jack Prelutsky Douglas Florian Created by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010TRANSCRIPT
PoetryPoetrya shortened form of writing that often expresses feelings or opinions, utilizes figurative language, and may follow a
form or structure (e.g. haiku, concrete, ode)
Authors:Shel SilversteinLangston Hughes Jack PrelutskyDouglas Florian
Created by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010
Realistic FictionRealistic Fictiona story where the characters are everyday people doing everyday things, the setting is modern time in a realistic
place, and the plot follows a believable storyline
Authors:Andrew ClementsJerry Spinelli
Walter Dean Myers
Series:Clarice Bean Judy Moody
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Created by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010
Historical FictionHistorical Fictiona story where the characters live in a time period in the
past (pre-1970's), the setting is an important time/place in history, and the plot includes authentic historical events
Authors:Lois Lowry
Christopher Paul CurtisKaren Hesse
Series:Dear AmericaRoyal DiariesLIttle House
Created by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010
Science FictionScience Fictiona story where the characters can be mutants, robots, aliens, or talking
computers, the setting can be a high-tech city, spaceship, solar system, or galaxy, or take place in the future, and the plot often involves alien
attacks, time travel, technology, or experiments "gone wrong"
Authors:Scott MorseJon Scieszka
Terry PratchettSeries:
Time Warp TrioGoosebumpsOrdinary Boy
Created by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010
FantasyFantasya story where the characters are often talking animals, mythical creatures, or magic users, the setting can be a magical location or medieval time, and the plot is often a
quest, a hero's journey, or involves a battle of good vs. evil
Authors:Roald Dahl
Kathryn Lasky
Series:Artemis Fowl
Harry PotteryPercy Jackson
Created by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010
Mysterya story where the characters can be explorers or risk-takers, the setting could be a crime scene, a creepy house, or a mythical location, and the plot
often leads the characters through a series of mysterious or dangerous events where they follow clues and solve the mystery/save the day
Authors:Trenton Lee StewartPseunonymous Bosch
Series:Chet Gecko
39 CluesHardy Boys
Created by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010
InformationalInformationalprovide information on a wide range of topics, such as
sports, history, science, crafts, etc.
Authors:Seymour SimonDavis MaCaulay
Series:DK Eyewitness"for Dummies"
Basher
Created by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010
Biography, Autobiography, Memoirthe story of someone's life written by someone else
the story of someone's life written by
themselves
a short account of the
author's experiences written by themselves
Created by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010
ReferenceReference
DICTIONARYsupplies information about word meaning,
pronunciation, & history
THESAURUSpresents synonyms
and antonyms for a word
GUIDEprovides rules and tips for proper
grammarCreated by Heather Taxis Greene, 2010