Exploring Different Kinds of Writing

Stories, poems, articles—each has its own style! Literary genres are types of writing, and text structures are the ways information is organized.

Common Genres

• Fiction: Made-up stories (like fairy tales or mysteries).
• Nonfiction: True stories or facts (like biographies or news articles).
• Poetry: Writing with rhythm and sometimes rhyme.

Text Structures

• Sequence: Events in order.
• Cause and Effect: Explains why something happens.
• Compare and Contrast: Shows how things are alike and different.

Real-World Uses

Knowing genres and structures helps you choose what to read and understand information quickly.