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| encyclopedia | sorted in alphabetical order, facts about a certain topic, written in paragraphs |
| almanac | list facts and statistics on current topics, usually published once a year |
| pamphlet / brochure | a booklet (usually folded into thirds) on one main topic |
| atlas | a book of maps and facts about a country's population, land use, topography |
| travel guide | a book about a certain country, usually sorted by hotels, places to visit, restaurants |
| diary | tells your feelings about the day's events, written in first person |
| autobiography | I write about my own lfie |
| biography | someone else writes about my life |
| text book | a book used in schools or colleges about a specific topic |
| dictionary | words and their meanings |
| thesaurus | better words (synonyms) to replace boring, worn out words |
| bibliography | when you research a topic, a list of books, websites, and articles that you used to find information |
| interview | question and answer session about a topic or person |
| newspaper | has articles and columns that give day to day news |
| editorial | an article in a newspaper or magazine showing someone's opinion |
| narrative essay | a short piece of writing that tells a story |
| expository writing | a short piece of writing that explains something |
| persuasive essay | a short piece of writing that convinces someone of something |
| reflective essay | a short piece of writing where the author looks back on a personal experience |
| nonfiction | something that is real or true |
| fiction | something that is not real, made up |
| fact | a statement that can be proven true or false |
| opinion | a statement that expresses judgements or ideas, it is what someone believes |
| essay | B. a short piece of nonfiction that shows a writer’s opinion, or shares information about a subject |
