$10 - $20 1st Grade Reading Interactive Notebooks

Transform your reading instruction with editable literary genre anchor charts and posters for your ELA classroom! Ideal for elementary grades, this genre study resource includes fiction and nonfiction posters, interactive templates, and a digital genre word wall—perfect for engaging, comprehensive literacy instruction.

Tired of recreating genre resources each year?

This bundle’s ready-to-print posters and charts save time and ensure you’re prepared for any genre lesson!

Want to make genre instruction more engaging?

These editable, interactive resources bring genre elements to life, helping students understand fiction and nonfiction with ease.

Looking to build confident, active readers?

With tools to explore each genre’s unique features, you’ll inspire students to dive into reading with curiosity and comprehension.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENRE POSTERS AND GENRE ANCHOR CHARTS?

The genre posters provide a simplified overview with engaging graphics, genre titles, and minimal text (just the definition), making them perfect for younger students or quick reference. Display them in your classroom library or on a word wall as a handy genre guide.

For a deeper dive, the genre anchor charts are your go-to resource. Along with the genre definitions, titles, and graphics, they include key features for each genre and a note-taking guide for student engagement. Designed for upper elementary or in-depth genre studies, these editable charts let you tailor content to different levels—ideal for comprehensive genre units.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

31 Reading Genre ANCHOR CHARTS available in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Anchor Charts (8.5" x 11") → Printable in color or black & white.

★ Half-Size Anchor Charts (5" x 7") → Printable in color or black & white, ideal for student notebooks or smaller spaces.

★ Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-Taking Guide → Available in both full-size and half-size, black & white.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall → Interactive, with clickable links to each genre in Google Slides™ and PowerPoint.

★ Editable Anchor Charts → Customize genre definitions and key features using PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

31 Reading Genre POSTERS available in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Posters (11" x 8.5") → Printable in color or black & white.

★ Half-Size Posters (5" x 4") → Printable in color or black & white, perfect for student notebooks or smaller spaces.

★ Editable Posters → Edit definitions in PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall → Available in PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

Note: Only plain text, including definitions and key features, is editable. Graphics, headings, titles, and border colors can’t be modified.

GENRES INCLUDED

31 Genre Titles, with 28 Unique Posters

✨ Adventure ✨ Autobiography ✨ Biography ✨ Drama ✨ Expository Text ✨ Fable ✨ Fairy Tale ✨ Fantasy ✨ Fiction ✨ Folktale ✨ Historical Fiction ✨ Horror ✨ Humor ✨ Informational Text ✨ Graphic Novel ✨ Legend ✨ Literary Nonfiction ✨ Literary Text ✨ Memoir ✨ Mystery ✨ Myth ✨ Narrative Nonfiction ✨ Nonfiction ✨ Nursery Rhyme ✨ Persuasive Article ✨ Poetry ✨ Realistic Fiction ✨ Science Fiction ✨ Tall Tale ✨ Traditional Literature ✨ Trickster Tale

✨️ October 2024 Update: Now includes Graphic Novel, Nursery Rhyme, Memoir, and Literary Text (alternate title for Fiction).

Note: Some posters offer multiple title options, including Expository Text/Informational Text, Narrative Nonfiction/Literary Nonfiction, and Fiction/Literary Text. Choose the ones that fit your curriculum best!

WHY TEACH GENRE TYPES?

Teaching genres isn’t just about categorizing books—it’s about helping students develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the texts they read. With these anchor charts, students will learn to recognize the structures and themes of different genres, boosting their comprehension and making reading more enjoyable.

✏️ STUDENTS WILL LEARN ✏️

• To identify key genre elements like characters, setting, plot, and other distinguishing features.
• To distinguish between fiction and nonfiction genres, improving their ability to categorize and understand diverse texts.
• To recognize and analyze genre-specific structures, boosting overall reading comprehension.
• To utilize these charts as reference tools during independent reading sessions, class discussions, and collaborative group activities.
• To make informed reading choices based on genre knowledge, fostering a deeper appreciation for literature.

❤️ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE ❤️

• Time-Saving: Ready-to-use materials save valuable prep time.
• Tailored to Your Needs: Easily edit definitions and text to align with your curriculum.
• Student Engagement: Colorful visuals and clear definitions keep students focused and engaged.
• Year-Round Reference: Display year-round for ongoing genre learning and reinforcement.
• Versatile for Any Classroom Setup: Full-size and half-size formats make it ideal for focus walls, notebooks, or digital displays, adapting to any teaching style.

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love these posters while introducing new genres to my students. They reference them regularly when answering questions during group discussions or during independent work.” -Brenna N. 1st Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Love these resources! Perfect for our Language Arts unit on types of literature. Love the slides and love how it can be used for in-person and online learning.” -Chelsey C. 3rd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“These posters are great! I love the design of them, and they are such a great tool to have in the classroom to help distinguish the difference between genres.” -Ashley S. 1st Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“I use this as an anchor chart in my kindergarten classroom. The students also color in the Black and White version when we start a new genre.” -Kate M. Kindergarten

WAYS TO USE THIS RESOURCE

Maximize the effectiveness of this resource in your classroom:

1. Introduce Genres: Display when teaching a new genre to highlight key elements and features.
2. Active Engagement: Encourage students to analyze genre-specific characteristics using these visuals.
3. Focus Wall Reference: Keep up all year as a go-to resource during literacy lessons.
4. Interactive Note-Taking: Use full-size or half-size fill-in templates to guide students in taking notes on each genre, fostering active learning and comprehension.
5. Interactive Reading Notebooks: Provide half-size charts or templates for student notebooks, allowing easy reference and independent reinforcement of genre concepts.
6. Quick Reviews: Use these charts to review genres, refresh key features, and activate background knowledge before reading new texts.
7. Literacy Centers: Place full-size or mini charts at centers for students to use during independent or group activities.
8. Digital Integration: Engage students with the clickable Genre Word Wall on Google Slides™ or PowerPoint—perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, and virtual learning through Google Classroom™.
9. Collaborative Learning: Work together as a class to complete blank templates, fostering discussion and participation.
10. Customization: Personalize the editable templates to fit your curriculum, student levels, and teaching style.

DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL

Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:

• Ready to use with Google Slides™ or PowerPoint—no setup needed!
• Assign through Google Classroom™ for easy access.
• Includes a clickable table of contents with 28 genres.
• Fully functional links when playing in slideshow mode.
• Perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, or virtual learning.

You may also like the following:

⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic

⭐ Bilingual Classroom Library Labels- English & Spanish

⭐ Spanish Genre Posters

⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters

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Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these literary genre posters and anchor charts for your elementary ELA classroom!

Word Family Short o CVC Bundle
No Prep, just print and go!
Hands-On Interactive notebook pages, word work practice, decodable readers, and small group lessons!

Interactive Notebooks make learning to read FUN!
These interactive notebook pages are designed to help first-grade students practice and master short o CVC words. Each page focuses on a specific word family and includes activities and exercises to reinforce phonics skills. Students will engage in hands-on learning as they cut, paste, write, and read words in a fun and interactive way. These notebook pages are perfect for use in the classroom or at home for extra practice.

Features:
- Interactive activities for hands-on learning
- Focus on short o CVC word families
- Cut, paste, write, and read exercises
- Engaging and fun for students

Benefits:
- Helps students practice and master phonics skills
- Reinforces word recognition and reading fluency
- Provides a visual and interactive way to learn
- Suitable for use in the classroom or at home

What you get:

Five pages for practicing short-a words

• Word sort with pictures

• Build-a-Word Picture Puzzles

• Label the picture with short-e words

• Word family fluency reading page

• Easy spelling test page

Short o cvc Decodable Books with Comprehension Questions

• Your students can practice reading in a fun and engaging way using these decodable readers booklets. 

• Can be used with ANY curriculum

• Science of Reading Aligned

• Low Prep Required. Simply print the decodable books and you're good to go!

• These decodable books will align with ANY phonics program you teach.

• Perfect for centers, homework, morning work, and more.

• Perfect for Preschool Kindergarten, 1st grade, and RTI for second grade

•  CCSS and TEKS Aligned

• Added benefit of Comprehension Questions, too!

Short o cvc Decodable Books with Comprehension Questions are perfect for your small groups or homework. Cute, easy to read stories that focus on sound spellings and comprehension. Your students will love these little books and you will love that you don't have to plan a big lesson to cover the basics like comprehension questions, fluency, and even sight word practice. Do yourself a favor and get these Short o cvc Decodable Books with Comprehension Questions now!

Word Family Short o CVC Word Work Pages
No Prep, just print and go!
Hands-On, multi-modal activity pages!
Great for Centers or Homework

These Word Families Short e CVC Words Word Work Pages are designed to help first-grade students practice and master their phonics skills. This resource includes a variety of activities to reinforce the short o sound. Students engage in activities such as word sorting, word building, and sentence writing to strengthen their understanding of CVC words. These word work pages are a valuable resource for teachers and parents looking to support their first-grade students' phonics development.

Features:
- Word sorting activities to help students identify and categorize short-i words
- Word-building activities to encourage students to manipulate and create new words
- Sentence writing activities to practice using short-i words in context
- Clear and concise instructions for easy implementation- Just print and go!

Benefits:
- Reinforce phonics skills: These word work pages provide targeted practice for working with short o words, helping students develop their phonics skills.
- Build vocabulary: By engaging with a variety of short-i words, students will expand their vocabulary and become more confident readers and writers.
- Enhance reading fluency: Regular practice with CVC words will improve students' ability to decode and read words fluently.
- Support independent learning: These word work pages can be used in the classroom or at home, allowing students to practice and reinforce their phonics skills independently.

What you get:

Six pages for practicing shor ot words
with a variety of strategies
Word Family Short o CVC Small Group Fluency Practice
Take the guess work, hours of planning, and the headache out of prepping for your small group reading instruction!

>>>What you get:

A week's worth of researched based, classroom
tested word sorts, segmenting, blending, writing,
fluency, and even nonsense word practice, as well
as an end-of-unit assessment page.

Also includes sample small group schedule and
tracking sheets to make planning your small groups
EASY!

Resources you may also love ❤️

The 5 Jobs of Silent E

First Grade Reach for Reading Bundle

Short Vowel CVC Word Small Group plans

Thank you!

-Leslie
Check out my website here

Word Family Short e CVC Bundle
No Prep, just print and go!
Hands-On Interactive notebook pages, word work practice, decodable readers, and small group lessons!

Interactive Notebooks make learning to read FUN!
These interactive notebook pages are designed to help first-grade students practice and master short-e CVC words. Each page focuses on a specific word family and includes activities and exercises to reinforce phonics skills. Students will engage in hands-on learning as they cut, paste, write, and read words in a fun and interactive way. These notebook pages are perfect for use in the classroom or at home for extra practice.

Features:
- Interactive activities for hands-on learning
- Focus on short-e CVC word families
- Cut, paste, write, and read exercises
- Engaging and fun for students

Benefits:
- Helps students practice and master phonics skills
- Reinforces word recognition and reading fluency
- Provides a visual and interactive way to learn
- Suitable for use in the classroom or at home

What you get:

Five pages for practicing short-a words

• Word sort with pictures

• Build-a-Word Picture Puzzles

• Label the picture with short-e words

• Word family fluency reading page

• Easy spelling test page

Short 'e' cvc Decodable Books with Comprehension Questions

• Your students can practice reading in a fun and engaging way using these decodable readers booklets. 

• Can be used with ANY curriculum

• Science of Reading Aligned

• Low Prep Required. Simply print the decodable books and you're good to go!

• These decodable books will align with ANY phonics program you teach.

• Perfect for centers, homework, morning work, and more.

• Perfect for Preschool Kindergarten, 1st grade, and RTI for second grade

•  CCSS and TEKS Aligned

• Added benefit of Comprehension Questions, too!

Short 'e' cvc Decodable Books with Comprehension Questions are perfect for your small groups or homework. Cute, easy to read stories that focus on sound spellings and comprehension. Your students will love these little books and you will love that you don't have to plan a big lesson to cover the basics like comprehension questions, fluency, and even sight word practice. Do yourself a favor and get these Short 'e' cvc Decodable Books with Comprehension Questions now!

Word Family Short e CVC Word Work Pages
No Prep, just print and go!
Hands-On, multi-modal activity pages!
Great for Centers or Homework

These Word Families Short e CVC Words Word Work Pages are designed to help first-grade students practice and master their phonics skills. This resource includes a variety of activities to reinforce the short-i sound. Students engage in activities such as word sorting, word building, and sentence writing to strengthen their understanding of CVC words. These word work pages are a valuable resource for teachers and parents looking to support their first-grade students' phonics development.

Features:
- Word sorting activities to help students identify and categorize short-i words
- Word-building activities to encourage students to manipulate and create new words
- Sentence writing activities to practice using short-i words in context
- Clear and concise instructions for easy implementation- Just print and go!

Benefits:
- Reinforce phonics skills: These word work pages provide targeted practice for working with short-i words, helping students develop their phonics skills.
- Build vocabulary: By engaging with a variety of short-i words, students will expand their vocabulary and become more confident readers and writers.
- Enhance reading fluency: Regular practice with CVC words will improve students' ability to decode and read words fluently.
- Support independent learning: These word work pages can be used in the classroom or at home, allowing students to practice and reinforce their phonics skills independently.

What you get:

Six pages for practicing short-i words
with a variety of strategies

Word Family Short eCVC Small Group Fluency Practice
Take the guess work, hours of planning, and the headache out of prepping for your small group reading instruction!

>>>What you get:

A week's worth of researched based, classroom
tested word sorts, segmenting, blending, writing,
fluency, and even nonsense word practice, as well
as an end-of-unit assessment page.

Also includes sample small group schedule and
tracking sheets to make planning your small groups
EASY!

Resources you may also love ❤️

The 5 Jobs of Silent E

First Grade Reach for Reading Bundle

Short Vowel CVC Word Small Group plans

Thank you!

-Leslie
Check out my website here