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InformationalText that provides facts about a variety of
topics.(Sports, history, animals, science, careers,
travel, etc.)
FictionTells a storyFrequently written to entertainOften contains characters, settings, conflicts,
and plot.Comes in many forms as you will see on the
following slides.
FablesStories that teach a lesson. They often
have animal characters that behave like people.
A fable is a type of traditional literature.
FolktalesA folktale is an old story that reveals the
beliefs and customs of a culture.
Examples: African folktales like Anansi the Spider stories.
Traditional Chinese stories.
Tall TaleA special kind of hero story because the heroes of tall tales are 'larger than life'. They are bigger or stronger than real people, even when the tall tale is based on a real person.
LegendTradition or story handed down from earlier times and popularly accepted as true but actually a mix of fact and fiction.
MythAn ancient story often meant to explain the
mysteries of life or nature.“How the Camel Got His Hump “This playful tale is among the best known of Rudyard Kipling's "Just So" stories.
FantasyA story about characters who may not be
realistic and about events that could not really happen.
Realistic FictionStories that portray characters and settings
that could exist in real life, as well as events that could happen in real life.