Another powerpoint made for the purpose of being a sorting center. Print as 6 handouts, laminate, cut out and place in ziplock bag! :-)

1. A story that tells why something happened or was created. Example. “Why Mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears. 1.

2. Stories that are Not False 2.

3. Stories written about a person by someone else. 3.

4. Story a person writes about his/her own life. 4.

5. A story meant to teach a useful lesson that often has animals who speak and act like humans . 5.

6. A fictional story that is long enough to fill up a book. 6.

7. A traditional story with a moral or lesson handed down by people of a region from one generation to the next. 7.

8. A story that has an imaginary component, such as a made-up character, setting, or event, but tells of real people and events or gives information about the real world . 8.

9. Stories that are False 9.

10. A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures, usually intended for children. 10.

11. A work of fiction, a drama, or a film dealing with a puzzling crime. 11.

12. An account of the personal experiences of an author. 12.

13. Stories about awesome (exaggerated) people and places and unusual things. When you read them, someone across town might hear you laughing! 13.

14. Stories that tell factual information within a “factual” story line. You learn many facts about the topic in which you are reading. 14.

15. What you read to make something in the kitchen. 15.

16. Stories that tell factual information in a story form about someone’s life, or an important event that took place in their life. 16.

17. An old story, handed down through time, that might tell about gods and heroes or explain events in nature. 17.

18. Asking someone that is knowledgeable on your given topic questions about that particular subject to gain greater knowledge and information yourself. 18.

19. A short piece of writing, often with rhyme and a particular rhythm. 19.

20. A story of a personal experience. Can be included in a biography, autobiography, or report. 20.

21. A usually short work giving a personal view or opinion on a subject. 21.

22. A written story meant to be acted out on a stage. 22.