Name five categories of literature typically used in children?s reading programs. Briefly define each type and give several examples

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The five categories of literature used in reading program are as follows:
1 Folklore (works that follow an oral tradition, handed down through cultures over the centuries and having universal appeal; include myths, rituals, superstitions, songs, jokes, nursery rhymes, folktales, and other oral works)
2 Poetry (verse that rhymes, often including narrative or humorous elements, and evoking rich imagery and imaginative ideas; includes light verse, rhymes, songs, and adventure narratives, as well as more serious works)
3 Chapter books and novels (works of fiction involving three main elements -¬character, plot, and theme—normally assigned and discussed by the chapter; includes classic fiction, children?s fiction, young adult fiction, as well as science fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror, etc. )
4 Drama (theatrical or dramatic pieces involving stage directions, props, actions and gestures, scenery, and character dialogue; includes plays, TV and movie scripts, and other dramatizations that are read orally, narrated, acted-out, or fully performed)
5 Literary nonfiction (books based on factual information regarding persons, places, or things but lacking narratives or plots; includes biographies as well as famous speeches, essays, historical documents. Could also include books within all academic/interest areas such as science, history, and geography as well as sports, nature, entertainment, etc.)