Stories can be grouped into different types, or genres (pronounced jon-ruz), based on where and when the story takes place, what happens, and who the characters are. Some of the most popular story types are:

Watch the video on different genres of literature to learn more. Take notes in your Writer's Notebook as you listen.  Try to decide what type of story you will write. 

Many stories are actually a combination of two or more genres. For example, a story that takes place in a South American jungle is both an adventure story and realistic fiction. Another story about aliens attacking a space colony is both science fiction and a horror story.  

Of course there are many more types of fiction. And many stories include elements of several genres.

Open your writer's notebook and complete 1.1 Story Types.