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Reading Genre Anchor Charts | Editable Poster Templates | Literary Genre Study
By SPO Resources
Elevate your literacy lessons with editable reading Genre Anchor Charts and interactive notebook templates! Perfect for genre instruction, these ELA charts include student-friendly visuals and key features to boost reading comprehension. Includes 31 genre titles across 28 unique posters, covering all major literary genres and subgenres.
Tired of seeing your students struggle to identify genres?
These charts simplify genre instruction and give your students the clarity they need. With 31 comprehensive charts covering both fiction and nonfiction genres, you’ll have a reliable resource that makes teaching genres engaging and effective.
Need to deepen genre instruction?
These charts break down essential genre elements like characters, setting, and plot, providing students with a clear understanding of both fiction and nonfiction genres. Perfect for focus walls, literacy lessons, or independent reading.
Worried about constantly recreating resources?
These editable, ready-to-print templates save you time. Customizable in PowerPoint or Google Slides™, you can easily modify definitions and key features to fit your specific needs.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
★ 31 Full-Size Anchor Charts (8.5" x 11”)
★ 31 Half-Size Anchor Charts (5" x 7")
★ Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-taking Guide
★ Digital Genre Word Wall
★ Editable Anchor Charts
Note: Only plain text, including definitions and key features, is editable. Graphics, headings, titles, and border colors can’t be modified.
★ Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Template
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 ✏️
❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE ANCHOR CHARTS ❤️
WHO ARE THESE FOR?
These Reading Genre Anchor Charts are perfect for upper elementary ELA teachers (grades 3-6) looking for a deeper dive into genre instruction. Designed to teach key genre elements like characters, setting, and plot, these charts help students go beyond basic recognition to truly understand and analyze various genres.
They also work well for advanced students in lower grades who are ready to explore genres in more depth.
WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love this!!! I plan to use this to help my 2nd graders understand the important elements of different genres. I love the variety of formats offered, and it goes well with our CKLA Knowledge units. Thank you!” -Jennifer G. 2nd Grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love these genre posters! They have helped me immensely when it came to making anchor charts! My students find them easy to use and a helpful resource to them! ” -Shandi M. 4th & 5th Grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I cannot say enough good things about this! I bought a second license so I could share it with my co-worker. I use it daily!” -Barbara B. 3rd Grade
CHECK OUT
Looking for a simpler option? Check out the Reading Genre Posters, perfect for younger grades. These posters focus on the title and definition of each genre, ideal for introducing genres to younger students.
Want both resources? Save with the BUNDLE of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters and get everything you need for comprehensive genre instruction.
Teach Spanish? Grab the Spanish Genre Posters here.
Not sure yet? Try the Fairy Tale Genre Freebie to see how these anchor charts can enhance your teaching.
WAYS TO USE GENRE ANCHOR CHARTS
Maximize the effectiveness of these anchor charts in your classroom:
DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL
Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE
Your purchase includes a zip file with the following:
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If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!
Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources
All rights reserved by the author.
Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these reading genre anchor charts for your ELA classroom!
Famous Mathematicians Posters for Elementary Grades
By Science and STEAM Team
This is a collection of eight single page posters of famous mathematicians. Each poster includes a picture of the mathematician and a short description of his/her contributions written for elementary students. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards or Math Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.
The following mathematicians are included:
Pythagoras
Archimedes
Isaac Newton
Sophie Germain
Carl Gauss
Florence Nightingale
Mary Boole
Benoit Mandelbrot
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Blackfoot Native American Indian Research Newsletter | Indigenous People
By Veronica Reyes
For elementary-aged students, integrating information about homes, territory, and clothing in an Indigenous People Informational Newsletter can be exciting and educational.
Including these elements in the newsletter helps young readers understand and appreciate the diverse homes, lands, and clothing of Indigenous communities, fostering a respect for their traditions and connection to the Earth.Two page nonfiction information packet!
Two page nonfiction information packet!
Provides information on- Blackfoot
Territory
Homes
Clothing
Children
Influential American Indian- Crowfoot
Can be used for research or close reading.
Close Reading: Rain Forests from NATURE'S GREEN UMBRELLA by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Environment/Rain Forest through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Materials include lesson plans and activity pages with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
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Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages (Intro to Rain Forest, Rain Forest Ecosystem, Layers of Rain Forest, and Rain Forest Protection)
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets (with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Rain Forest World Map Black Line Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest World Map Color Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest Layers Black Line Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest Layers Color Drawing
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 2 Student Individual Sample Writings
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Rain Forest
Science Word Search: Environment Unit
Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
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Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
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Informational Writing Sentence Starters Poster | Factual Texts ANCHOR CHART!
By Teachin Tips
Are your students struggling to start their sentences? Do they need help with starting their paragraphs to write their information reports? Then use this Superb Starters Poster to help your students with a list of interesting phrases to start the different parts of their informative texts including the introduction and body paragraphs!
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✏️ Superb Starters Poster PDF - Informational Writing
✏️ Interesting sentence starters for the introduction, body paragraphs and
supporting evidence for an informative text
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English & Spanish Reading Genre Poster Bundle | Carteles Bilingües de Géneros
By SPO Resources
Support your bilingual students' reading comprehension with these reading genre posters. The posters are available in Spanish and English, making them perfect for Spanish bilingual classes, dual language classes, or English language learners.
Use these genre posters to improve your students' understanding of different types of literature and enhance their language acquisition skills in Spanish and English. The memorable graphics and examples on each poster will help ESL students comprehend and retain important content-specific vocabulary as they explore the various genre types.
This bundle offers both the English Genre Poster Set and the Spanish Genre Poster Set, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the different genre types in both languages. Each poster set includes 25 distinct genres, enabling students to explore and learn from a diverse range of literary genres.
Genre Posters included:
Please note: Two posters with the same content but different titles are available for your preference. Select the titles that best suit your curriculum and teaching approach.
English Posters: Choose between "Expository Text" and "Informational Text" for one poster and "Narrative Nonfiction" and "Literary Nonfiction" for another.
Spanish Posters: Choose between "texto expositivo" and "text informativo" for one poster and "cuento popular" and "cuento folclórico" for another.
What's Included for each poster set:
25 Reading Genre Posters available in the following formats:
★ Full-Size Posters (11” x 8.5”)
★ Mini Posters (5” x 4”)
★ Digital Genre Word Wall
★ Editable Genre Posters
PLEASE NOTE: Only the definitions are editable. Graphics, headings, and title are not editable.
Digital Genre Word Wall
Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall for both Spanish and English genre posters.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE for each poster set
Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing a PDF, a digital access page, and two PowerPoint presentations.
PDF includes:
2 PPTX Files
Ways to use:
Here are some fantastic ways to make the most of these Genre Posters:
These genre posters are a versatile resource that will bring joy, engagement, and clarity to your genre instruction. Let your creativity soar as you explore all the ways to incorporate them into your teaching practice!
WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These posters are absolutely wonderful! I love the option to edit in certain areas on the posters in case there are things I want to add to suit my class!” -Marissa T. 2nd Grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great genre posters, I use them on a weekly basis as we go over the genre of the week. Very student friendly.” -Brenda V. 3rd Grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This is amazing! I love using the posters as a display in my classroom, and it really helps my students understand the genres we cover.” -Madeleine C. 2nd Grade
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⭐ Bundle of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters
⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters
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Created by Samantha Osleger | ©SPO Resources
All rights reserved by the author.
Purchase is for single classroom use only.
Purchase additional licenses at 50% off for each additional user.
This bilingual resource provides a brief description, examples, and images for each literary genre. These elements help illustrate the characteristics, themes, and traits of each genre. Use this resource to assist your ESL students in gaining a deeper understanding of literature as they navigate the diverse landscape of literary genres.
Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Elementary Grades BUNDLE
By Science and STEAM Team
This is a collection of 26 single page STEM posters of famous scientists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians. Perfect for your STEM lab! Each poster includes a picture of the famous person and a short description of his/her contributions written appropriately for elementary schoolers. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards or Math Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.
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Black History Month Biographical Reading Passages & Research- Growing Bundle!
By Veronica Reyes
Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ for Black History Month?
These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project for Black History Month! Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.
This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-
- Misty Copeland
- Ruby Bridges
- Louis Armstrong
- Maya Angelou
- Jacob Lawrence
- Serena Williams
- Jackie Robinson
- Jesse Owens
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Barack Obama
- Wangari Maathai
- Harriet Tubman
- Pelé
- Roberto Clemente
...and many more to come
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Great for Distance Learning! Teaching Science/Seasons through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 5 Reading Passages
- 5 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each set with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 5 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 5 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Sun and Earth Black Line Basic Drawing
- 1 Sun and Earth Black Line Drawing
- 1 Sun and Earth Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Sun and Earth Color Drawing
- 1 Sun and Earth Color Drawing with labels
- 1 Seasons Black Line Basic Divider
- 1 Seasons Black Line Drawing
- 1 Seasons Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Seasons Color Drawing
- 1 Seasons Color Drawing with labels
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 5 Sample Writings
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.
• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
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Informational Writing Linking or Connecting words Poster ANCHOR CHART!
By Teachin Tips
Do your students need to add more complex sentences in their writing to enhance their information reports? Then you've found the right resource! This Logical Linkers Poster allows you to demonstrate how to use linking words to enhance the fluency and complexity of a piece of text!
FEATURES
✏️ Logical Linkers Poster - Informational Writing
✏️ Simple and Complex linking words list
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Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Genre Posters Freebie
By SPO Resources
Introduce your students to the basics of genre with these engaging Fiction and Nonfiction Genre Posters! Perfect for elementary classrooms or library displays, these posters feature student-friendly definitions and eye-catching graphics, helping students easily identify the differences between fiction and nonfiction.
This free set includes only the Fiction and Nonfiction posters.
Want more? Discover the full Reading Genre Posters set, featuring 28 unique genres to cover everything you need for teaching book genres.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
This set includes the fiction and nonfiction genre posters in the following formats:
★ Full-Size Poster (8.5” x 11”)➜ Color and black & white options
★ Half-Size Poster (5” x 4”)➜ Color and black & white options; perfect for student notebooks or smaller spaces
WHY USE GENRE POSTERS?
Boost reading comprehension by giving students a quick reference to help them identify fiction and nonfiction elements. These posters provide a strong foundation for understanding the basics of genre and are perfect for displaying year-round.
WAYS TO USE THIS RESOURCE
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Ideal for elementary teachers looking for a clear, ready-to-use tool to introduce fiction and nonfiction genres. This set is designed specifically for younger students needing a strong foundation in genre types.
Looking for the complete set of 28 genres? Explore these resources:
⭐ Reading Genre Posters — Ideal for classroom displays and word walls, featuring vibrant visuals for every genre.
⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates — Dive deeper into each genre with detailed definitions, key features, and student-friendly note-taking guides.
⭐ Spanish Genre Posters — Available in Spanish to support bilingual classrooms.
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⭐ Fairy Tale Genre Poster Freebie
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!
Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources
All rights reserved by the author.
Create an engaging learning space for genre exploration with these fiction and nonfiction genre posters for your ELA classroom!
STEM Lab / Maker Space Starter Kit for Elementary grades BUNDLE
By Science and STEAM Team
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Women's History Month Biography Reading Comprehension Passages- Research Bundle
By Veronica Reyes
Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ for Women's History Month?
These are your guide to teaching about influential Female Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project for Women's History Month! Designed especially for elementary school students, these kid-friendly biographical research newsletters bring you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about female changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage. Perfect for close reading!
This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-
- Misty Copeland
- Ruby Bridges
- Dr. Jane Goodall
- Maya Angelou
- Wangari Maathai
- Serena Williams
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Harriet Tubman
- Simone Biles
- Mae Jemison
- Billie Holiday
- Dr. Jane Goodall
- Sonia Sotomayor
- Malala Yousafazi
- Frida Kahlo
- Rosa Parks
- Amelia Earhart
- Ellen Ochoa
-Dolores Huerta
-Frida Kahlo
...and many more to come
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Environment through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 1 Cave Black and White Drawing Base Sheet
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Cave Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Cave Color Drawing Set (Open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Caves
Science Word Search: Environment Unit
Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Informational Writing List of Topics Poster | Factual Texts ANHCOR CHART!
By Teachin Tips
Are your students stuck for ideas on what to write for their information reports? Then hand them a copy of this List of Topics for informational writing and help your students get past the hardest part of writing...getting started!
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ELA Reading Genre Posters & Anchor Charts Bundle | Editable | Genre Study
By SPO Resources
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 ✏️
❤️ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE ❤️
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:
DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL
Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:
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⭐ 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!
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Maya Angelou Research Reading Passages + Report Template- Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
This is a informational newsletter AND research report about Maya Angelou as an African American Artist. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month or Women's History Month.
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Artistic Contributions
How It Works:
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Plant/Vegetable through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 1 Reading Passage
- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set (with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 1 Reading Passage with Close Reading marks
- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Vegetable Black Line Drawing
- 1 Vegetable Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Vegetable Color Drawing
- 1 Vegetable Color Drawing with labels
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Vegetable
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Informational Writing Research Questions Poster | Factual Texts ANCHOR CHART!
By Teachin Tips
Do your students need help with creating research questions for their information reports? This Search Engine Questions Poster is designed to assist you and them with creating effective questions for researching a topic (especially an animal) for their information reports! Students will learn how to use only keywords for accurate and child-friendly information about their topic.
FEATURES
✏️ Informational Writing Search Engine Questions Poster PDF
✏️ Scaffolded Research Questions
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