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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:
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!
By Kim Romero
The Chapter Book Response Sheets can be used with any chapter book. This product comes with 14 different response sheets-students can complete a response sheet after each chapter or after several chapters. These response sheets are ideal for Literature Circles, Independent Read, Homework, etc. Each response sheet focuses on different concepts that are aligned with Common Core. Please check out the Preview for a better view of examples.
Below are suggestions for the use of the Chapter Book Response Sheets:
Literature Circles- Students can use the response sheet after each chapter or every couple of chapters. The concepts covered can be used as discussion pieces during Literature Circle.
Independent Read- Students can use these response sheets to keep their reading skills and memory fresh while reading a chapter book. They can keep their response sheets in order and have a study guide to look back on at the end of the book.
Homework- Students can be assigned one or more chapters, and do a response sheet for homework.
All printables are in black and white. Please rate and comment. Thank You!
Reading Response Forms Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd -Differentiated-Print or Digital
By Regina Frazier
Students will respond to books they have read using these reading response forms. These reading response forms can tie in nicely with almost any fiction/nonfiction book. This can be used with students in grades kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade. These sheets help students be accountable as students show what they can comprehend through writing or drawing. You can differentiate instruction by choosing the response sheets that best meet the needs of your students.
***Newly Revised July 2022 to include several new reading responses****
You will receive the following:
*Story Elements(character, setting, problem, solution)
*Sequence Events (First, Next, Then, Last)
*Story Plot (Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then)
*Compare Characters to yourself
*Draw it(Beginning, Middle, End) or Write it (Beginning, Middle, End)
*Favorite Character, Favorite Part, Book Rating
*Parts of a Character
*Book Reviews
*Main Idea (3 supporting details)
*What I Read, What I Want to Know, What I Can Infer
*What I know, What I want to learn, What I learned (2 versions)
*Chapter Summary book pages (2 versions)
*Reading Log (2 versions-one to take home with parent signature for accountability and one for in-school)
*Buddy Reading Response Sheets (2 versions)
*Listening Center Response Sheets (2 versions)
You can save money and find many of these pages embedded in the following:
Summer Pack Print and Go~ Get Ready for First Grade
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Tikki Tikki Tembo Literature Circle Response Packet | Graphic | Book Club!
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Tikki Tikki Tembo. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue.
This book is at a Level N.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Character Analysis
- Grammar
- Opinion
For 12 more literature response packets from levels N-R --> click here...
Reading Graphic Organizers for Fiction
By 1st Grade Salt Life
While working with my own reading group I discovered that their isn't much out their for response that can be tailored to ANY fiction book. These 8 graphic organizers are made to work with any fiction book. Great for a book club or an extension group.
You can use as many or as few of the pages as you would like to create your own packet.
Pages included are:
Cover page
Chapter Summary/Prediction
Character Map
Questions
Summarize
Sequence the Chapter
Chapter on a Bun
Connections
❤️ Blank Plot Diagram Template Graphic Organizer Printable Worksheet Story Map
By Epsilon Math Craft & Special Education
Your elementary / middle / high school students will be able to complete ELA activities with engagement and no confusion, and they will use this template to help answer text-dependent writing questions or when writing notes. This Plot Diagram Graphic Organizer includes the following: exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
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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:
You may also like:
⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic
⭐ 3rd Grade ELA Jeopardy Review Game
⭐ Spanish Genre Posters
⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters
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!
Tikki Tikki Tembo Literature Circle Response Packet | Graphic | Book Club!
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Tikki Tikki Tembo. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue.
This book is at a Level N.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Character Analysis
- Grammar
- Opinion
For 12 more literature response packets from levels N-R --> click here...
Fairy Tale Genre Poster & Anchor Chart Freebie
By SPO Resources
Dive into the fairy tale genre with this free PDF, featuring both a fairy tale genre poster and anchor chart! Perfect for classroom displays or literacy focus walls, this resource includes student-friendly definitions, engaging graphics, and essential fairy tale characteristics.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
This free resource includes both a fairy tale genre poster and anchor chart in the following formats:
★ Full-Size Poster (8.5” x 11”)➜ Available in color and black & white
★ Full-Size Anchor Chart (8.5” x 11”) ➜ Available in color and black & white, highlighting key features of the fairy tale genre
★ Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-Taking Guide ➜ Includes full-size and half-size options in black & white for ink-saving, easy printing
★Half-Size & Mini-Size Options ➜ Print two per page (anchor chart) or four per page (poster); ideal for student notebooks or smaller displays
WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This is the best freebie I have ever seen! My students are all Special Education. They love colorful art. To save ink and paper I laminate or put these kind of resources in page protectors. One of the IEP goals we work on weekly is main events of a story. This helped cover the IEP goals and the classroom objectives all in one. Thank you so much!” -Andrea S. 2nd grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students glued this anchor chart in their ELA notebooks and loved referring back to it throughout our fairy tales unit." -Lindsey B. 4th grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Colorful and fun posters that my students enjoyed for reference. Love the way it looks in the classroom, too." -Cindy G. Kindergarten
Looking for the full set of 28 genres? Explore these complete resources:
⭐ Reading Genre Posters — Perfect for classroom displays and word walls, with vibrant visuals for each genre.
⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates — Dive deep into each genre with detailed definitions, key features, and student note-taking guides.
Try another genre freebie to sample these resources:
⭐ Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Genre Posters 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.
Bring the magic of fairy tales to life in your classroom with these engaging genre resources!
Jumanji Literature Circle Response Packet, Book Club + Graphic Organizers!
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Those Shoes. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. These are graphic organizers with reading comprehension questions to promote a deeper understanding.
This book is at a Level P.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Story Mapping
- Opinion
*** VOCABULARY BOOKMARKS INCLUDED!
For literature response packets for 12 titles leveled N-R, click here <--
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses Literature Circle Response Packet- Book Club!
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue.
This book is at a Level N.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Character Analysis
- Quotes
- Text Connections
- Opinion
*** BOOKMARKS WITH VOCABULARY INCLUDED!!!
Jumanji Literature Circle Response Packet, Book Club + Graphic Organizers!
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Those Shoes. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. These are graphic organizers with reading comprehension questions to promote a deeper understanding.
This book is at a Level P.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Story Mapping
- Opinion
*** VOCABULARY BOOKMARKS INCLUDED!
For literature response packets for 12 titles leveled N-R, click here <--
Are You My Mother? | Literature Circle Response Packet | Book Club | Graphic
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Are You My Mother?. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue.
This book is at a Level I.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Character Analysis
- Opinion
Peter's Chair | Literature Circle Response Packet | Guided Reading | Graphic
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Those Shoes. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. Interactive graphic organizers!
This book is at a Level J.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Story Mapping
- Opinion
*** VOCABULARY BOOKMARKS INCLUDED!
Mercy Watson to the Rescue Literature Circle, Graphic Organizers- BOOK CLUB!
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Good Work, Amelia Bedelia. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. These are graphic organizers with reading comprehension questions to promote a deeper understanding.
This book is at a Level K.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Character Analysis
- Quotes
- Grammar
- Opinion
*** BOOKMARKS WITH VOCABULARY INCLUDED!!!
Caps for Sale! | Literature Response | Books Club | Graphic Organizers
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Caps for Sale. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. These are graphic organizers with reading comprehension questions to promote a deeper understanding.
This book is at a Level K.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Opinion
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses Literature Circle Response Packet- Book Club!
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue.
This book is at a Level N.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Character Analysis
- Quotes
- Text Connections
- Opinion
*** BOOKMARKS WITH VOCABULARY INCLUDED!!!
Fantastic Mr. Fox Literature Circle Response Packet- Book Club- Graphic Organize
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Fantastic Mr. Fox. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. These are graphic organizers with reading comprehension questions to promote a deeper understanding.
This book is at a Level P.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Grammar
- Character Analysis
- Text Connections
- Opinion
For literature response packets for 12 titles leveled N-R, click here <--
Jumanji Literature Circle Response Packet, Book Club + Graphic Organizers!
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Those Shoes. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. These are graphic organizers with reading comprehension questions to promote a deeper understanding.
This book is at a Level P.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Story Mapping
- Opinion
*** VOCABULARY BOOKMARKS INCLUDED!
For literature response packets for 12 titles leveled N-R, click here <--
Goodnight Moon | Literature Circle Response Packet | Book Club | Graphic
By Veronica Reyes
This packet is a literature response to Goodnight Moon. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue.
This book is at a Level H.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-
- Predicting
- Visualizing
- Short Answer Response
- Questioning
- Text Connections
- Opinion