Focus on Genre: Realistic Fiction

Realistic fiction is about people, relationships, and problems like those in real life. Often the main character is the narrator and tells the story from his or her point of view. Look for first–person pronouns that are clues to the first–person point of view.

Your Job as a Reader: Reading Strategy: Plan Your Reading

As you read, keep making predictions. Look at the details and pay attention to what the narrator says to help you predict what might happen next. Write the details and your predictions on your Prediction Chart.