Nonfiction
Writing that is based on real facts, real events, and real people.
Biography
What is a Biography?
Find out what is included in writing a biography.
Time for Kids: Biography
Go through the steps of writing a biography.
Find out what is included in writing a biography.
Time for Kids: Biography
Go through the steps of writing a biography.
Autobiography
All About Autobiographies
Learn why and how to identify an autobiography. Samples are included.
Teacher Talk: Autobiography
See definitions, posters, and books about autobiographies.
Learn why and how to identify an autobiography. Samples are included.
Teacher Talk: Autobiography
See definitions, posters, and books about autobiographies.
Informational
Definitions and Examples of informational text
This lesson will help you identify the components of informational text.
This lesson will help you identify the components of informational text.
Fiction
Writing that describes imaginary people and events.
Realistic Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Watch a YouTube video describing realistic fiction.
Children's Literature
Learn about the characteristics and types of realistic fiction.
Watch a YouTube video describing realistic fiction.
Children's Literature
Learn about the characteristics and types of realistic fiction.
Folk tales
Finding Folktales to Tell
Learn where to find folktales and how folktales reflect cultural values. Includes a link to some of Aesop's fables.
American Folktales
A great site giving links to many common American folktales.
Learn where to find folktales and how folktales reflect cultural values. Includes a link to some of Aesop's fables.
American Folktales
A great site giving links to many common American folktales.
Fantasy
What is fantasy fiction?
An explanation of the various elements included in fantasy fiction.
Fantasy Genre
An explanation of what fantasy fiction is and how it differs from other common genres.
An explanation of the various elements included in fantasy fiction.
Fantasy Genre
An explanation of what fantasy fiction is and how it differs from other common genres.
Sources
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Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Anne-Frank-Diary-Young-Girl/dp/0553296981.
Goodreads. (n.d.). A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C. Retrieved from http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178419.A_Kid_s_Guide_to_Washington_D_C_.
Harry Potter Wiki. (n.d.). Scholastic Edition. Retrieved from http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Goblet_of_Fire.
IDEA. (2008). The Rainbow Book of American Folk Tales and Legends. Retrieved from http://www.shunammite.com/idea/?p=229.
iTeach and Learn. (2013). Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Retrieved From http://iteach-and-ilearn.blogspot.com/2013/01/books-for-boys-3-realistic-fiction.html.
The Book Company. (n.d.). My First Biography - Harriet Tubman. Retrieved from http://www.thebookco.com/view_detail.cfm?ID=8437.
Goodreads. (n.d.). A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C. Retrieved from http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178419.A_Kid_s_Guide_to_Washington_D_C_.
Harry Potter Wiki. (n.d.). Scholastic Edition. Retrieved from http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Goblet_of_Fire.
IDEA. (2008). The Rainbow Book of American Folk Tales and Legends. Retrieved from http://www.shunammite.com/idea/?p=229.
iTeach and Learn. (2013). Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Retrieved From http://iteach-and-ilearn.blogspot.com/2013/01/books-for-boys-3-realistic-fiction.html.
The Book Company. (n.d.). My First Biography - Harriet Tubman. Retrieved from http://www.thebookco.com/view_detail.cfm?ID=8437.