Forms of Texts

SPI 401.8.5 Identify the forms of text (e.g., poems, drama, fiction, nonfiction).

What are different types of text?

• Poetry-is a kind of writing, usually in verse. Poetry verse is set out in short lines with words put together in rhythm or rhyme or both.

• Fiction-a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact.

What are different types of text?

• Nonfiction-is writing that is based on facts and information.

• Drama-a literary genre of works intended for the theater. A dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage.

Types of Fiction

• Read through the next 6 slides to learn more about the different types of fiction.

Fairy Tales - Elements• Use of 3’s or 7’s• Magic• Royalty (king/castle/princess..)• Special words (once upon a

time/happily ever after)• Battle of good vs. evil• A problem and solution• Unlikely events• Strange or imagined

characters/setting• Magic or supernatural

Fables - Elements• Moral/lesson• Often have animal characters• Animals are personified (given

human traits)

Folktales - Elements• Often include 3’s• Characters are put through tests• Battle of good vs. evil• Evil is punished/good is rewarded • Happy endings• Usually set in the past

Myths – Elements• Considered an explanation of how

the world or something in it came to be

• Non-human characters (animals or objects)

• Set at the beginning of the world or in an alternate world

• Mystery• Usually deals with gods and

goddesses

Legends – Elements• Exaggeration• Mystery• Tale is inspiring• Has some parts based on truth• Associated with important event in

history• Character is usually famous

Samples of each genre

Fable: Aesop’s Fables (choose any from this page)

Fairy Tale: Hans Christian Andersen (choose feature story)

Folk Tales: Babe the Blue Ox

Myths: American Myths (read The Maid in the Mist)

Legends: American Legends (read Armadillo's Song)

Fantasy: choose Polar Express

Fiction vs. Nonfiction

• Can you choose when to use fiction and when to use nonfiction?

• Click here to play a game on fiction and nonfiction.

Forms of Texts

• Can you choose the correct form of text or genre?

• Click here and select the best form of text.

Forms of Texts

• Rags to Riches Game

• Pearson Probe