Types
Of Literature
This
page will give different examples of story types
that
are fun and available to all ages.
FICTION
A
fiction story is one that is not based on facts.
It
is make-believe and imaginary.
**
Click here to see an
example of a fiction story**
Non-Fiction
A
non-fiction book is the opposite of a fiction book.
It
can be a true story about a person, place, or thing. It is based solely
on facts.
A
non-fiction book can also be a reference
book
such as a dictionary, atlas, etc.
**
Click here to see non fiction
examples**
Myth
A
myth is usually a traditional story that may explain the historical beliefs
of certain people or cultures or may
explain
a practice or belief.
**Click
here
to see an example of a myth**
Recipe
for Writing a Story
Visit
this web site
for a great, instructional "recipe" for writing a story. It is
the web site of Julia Jarmon, a children's author. Scroll down to
the bottom of the page for the "Writing Recipe"
Activities
Literature
Types Crossword
Quiz
For
more web sites concerning Children's Literature, please visit the following
addresses. (Double click on the tulip beside the address you want to visit.)
http://www.swifty.com/azatlan/
http://www.nashv.lib.tn.us/k800.html
http://www.ipl.org/youth/HomePage.html
http://www.thekids.com/kids/stories
http://www.planetzoom.com/STORYWEEK/storyweekb.html-ssi
July
12, 1999
Jennifer
D. Hargis
mail
to: hargisj@mcmurryadm.mcm.edu
http://www.mcm.edu/~hargisj
The
views and opinions of this site are strictly those of the author.
They are in no way supported or endorsed by McMurry University.
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