What does genre mean n It is a

What does “genre” mean? n It is a French word meaning: a distinctive type or category of literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content ? ? ? …… in other words A style of writing based on a theme

Different fiction genres (themes) n n n n Fantasy Mystery Historical Realistic Science fiction Horror Sports Adventure

FANTASY • contains elements that are not realistic v v talking animals magical powers often set in a medieval universe involving mythical beings

Fantasy titles:

MYSTERY n a work of fiction involving: v v v suspense solving a puzzling event or situation something unknown solving a crime centered around a person who investigates wrongdoing centered around a person or persons employed to obtain secret information

Mystery titles:

HISTORICAL FICTION n a novel set back in time (more than 50 years) that is based around real events, real people or real situations.

Historical fiction titles:

REALISTIC FICTION n n stories that take place in modern times characters are involved in events that could happen. Real kids doing real things!

Realistic fiction titles:

SCIENCE FICTION n n n stories that often tell about science and technology of the future involving partially true laws or theories of science Settings: n n in the future in space on a different world in a different universe or dimension

Science fiction titles:

HORROR STORIES n n n Scary or suspenseful setting Sometimes involves the supernatural or magical events or mythical creatures Gives you goosebumps or raises the hair on the back of your neck Not for bedtime reading!

Horror story titles

SPORTS STORIES n n Stories that feature a sport as a main story element The main character either learns a certain sport or overcomes a problem and gets better at a certain sport

Sports story titles

ADVENTURE STORIES n n Stories that feature a realistic adventure as a main story element The main character has some kind of adventure that involves travel, danger, or survival.

Adventure story titles

How to find a genre in the OPAC n Type the name of the genre: fantasy, mystery, science fiction, historical fiction, sports, adventure or horror stories in the text box and click on SUBJECT

To find realistic fiction in the OPAC Try searching for subjects like: school stories, friendship, specific sports (baseball, soccer, etc), pets, brothers, sisters, divorce or family life.

Enjoy finding and reading Some new genres!