3rd Grade Reading Graphic Organizers

Exceptional learners such as English language learners will benefit tremendously from previewing the text prior to starting a nonfiction text. By activating prior knowledge, zooming in to titles and subheadings, and analyzing pictures they will spend quality time building context before reading.

This product contains three pages:

• Previewing the text anchor chart reference sheet so students can refer back when needed
• Previewing the text graphic organizer
• Previewing the text sentence starters

Perfect touch of holiday spirit to motivate your students to complete their I-Ready Lessons.

PDF includes:

Half page per student (must cut)

10 Christmas Trees for math lessons

7 stockings for reading lessons

Students color one graphic per lesson complete with at least 75%.

Easy and helps to create accountability. Use them weekly or as students fill them up.

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!

Three digital and printable graphic organizers will help your students boost their comprehension when it comes to reading and listening!

What's Included?

Guided Notes Graphic Organizer

• Main Topic
• Important People
• Important Locations
• Important Times
• Draw a Picture

Vocabulary Graphic Organizer

• Vocabulary Word
• Definition
• Write a Sentence
• List Synonyms
• Draw a Picture

Book Sequence and Inference

• Book Title
• Author
• Setting
• Main Characters
• First, Then, Last
• What might happen next?

Why do you need this?

Your students struggle to pay attention when reading or listening. They are wigglers who need something to keep them active in a positive way that encourages their learning. They have a hard time knowing what is important about a topic or a book, and they need specific prompts to know what to write and where to write it.

How can I help?

Reach out to me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/rebekahpoeteaching or email me at lessonsandlattes2018@gmail.com. I'd love to answer any questions you may have.

Boost Your Students' Knowledge with this Comprehensive Animal Bundle!

Are you ready to engage your students in an exciting exploration of the animal kingdom? This incredible animal bundle is designed to empower students to showcase their newfound knowledge, acquired through research and reading. With 29 animal products in total, including a bonus package featuring monkeys, chickens, rabbits, and pigs, this bundle is perfect for students who have a passion for animals.

Whether you're a teacher looking to spark curiosity in your classroom or a homeschooling parent seeking educational resources, our animal bundle offers endless possibilities. Assign each student a different animal and watch them present captivating reports to the class. Differentiate learning with customizable organizers and writing papers, accommodating both primary and secondary grade levels.

This product includes a treasure trove of resources:

• Animal Information Tree Maps (Are, Can, Have): Encourage structured thinking and note-taking.
• Animal Book Pages: Provide space for students to record three fascinating facts they've discovered and unleash their artistic talents with an illustration section.
• Animal Diagrams: Visualize animal anatomy and features with clear and informative diagrams.
• Two-Page Animal Report/Questionnaires: Facilitate comprehensive research by offering a structured format for students to answer essential questions about each animal.
• Facts vs. Opinion Worksheets: Develop critical thinking skills by distinguishing between facts and opinions.
• KWL Charts: Engage students in the learning process by prompting them to record what they Know, Want to know, and Learn about each animal.
• Venn Diagrams: Encourage comparative thinking by highlighting similarities and differences between animals.
• Animal Features Worksheets: Delve into the unique characteristics of each animal.
• Writing Prompts and Themed Animal Writing Paper: Foster creativity and language skills with thought-provoking prompts and themed writing paper.

Explore a diverse range of animal products in this bundle, from alligators to zebras. Each resource offers a comprehensive package of writing activities and graphic organizers tailored to the specific animal.

And don't forget, we've added an extra bonus package with monkeys, chickens, and pigs exclusively for purchasers of this bundle!

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Printable blank seasonally themed Elkonin sound boxes with 3 4 & 5 phoneme / sound box options on each page for sound mapping / heart word practice. Use for small group or whole group reading / phonics / targeted intervention instruction.

Help students to visualize phonemes in each word and then blend them together.

Also includes an option to have students practice heart words (see preview for all that is included!).

If there are other themes you'd like to see included, please let me know, I'd be happy to add them!

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Do your students need some engagement during the weeks leading up to Christmas? Use these 6 Christmas graphic organizers with any text! Use whole class, small group, centers, independent reading, or homework. Use for fiction, non-fiction, chapter books, mentor texts, or story of the week.

What's Included:

Ugly sweater sequencing: first, next, then, last

Stocking stuffer: students choose a character in a Christmas story and name 3 things they would find in the characters stocking

Present Retell: first, next, then, last

Story Christmas tree: main idea and 5 details

Snowman venn diagram: use however you choose ex: compare 2 character from 2 different stories and then compare the problem in each story underneath

Elf candy story elements: book title, characters, setting, problem, solution

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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!

Dive into the world of storytelling with this interactive PowerPoint on story structure! Perfect for 2nd and 3rd-grade classrooms, this resource introduces students to the key elements of story structure—characters, setting, beginning, middle, and end—through colorful slides, engaging reading passages, and student-friendly language.

Each section includes:

• Easy-to-Read Passages: Short, kid-friendly stories that illustrate each part of story structure.
• Interactive Graphic Organizers: Templates that help students map out and analyze the characters, setting, problem, and solution within each passage.
• Fun Practice Activities: Mini-activities to reinforce each concept as students work together or individually.

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and organize story elements, improving their reading comprehension and creative writing skills! This resource is perfect for independent work, group activities, and class discussions.

Fourth of July Writing and Craft Activity

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with this Fourth of July Writing and Craft Activity for students! This educational and fun activity will help students practice important reading and writing skills such as identifying the main idea, finding supporting details, identifying the conclusion, and summarizing key information.

This activity includes reading passages on The Evolution of Fourth of July BBQs and Why do we Barbecue on the Fourth of July? Students will learn about the history of barbecuing on the Fourth of July and how it has evolved over time, as well as the reasons why it has become a popular tradition.

Engage your students in a meaningful and engaging Fourth of July activity while also reinforcing important literacy skills. Don't miss out on this fun and educational resource!

Grab your Fourth of July Writing and Craft Activity now and make this Independence Day celebration one to remember!

The Wild Robot graphic organizer, writing paper, directed drawing for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade.

What's Included:

• graphic organizer with sentence starters - 2 versions (1/2 page or full page)
• 3 variations of wild robot publishing paper with lines
• A link to a directed drawing video of Roz the robot

Are you searching for an exciting, creative, yet super simple writing assignment to accompany your reading of "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown? Look no further! This comprehensive, yet easy to assign writing task is designed to captivate your students' imagination while reinforcing important literary concepts and critical thinking skills while listening to or reading the book the wild robot.

In this engaging assignment, students will delve into the captivating world of Roz, the robot who finds herself stranded on a wild, remote island. As they follow Roz's adventures, they will explore themes of friendship, survival, and the importance of empathy.

The best thing about this writing and drawing assignment on Roz the robot is that it can be used at any point while reading the wild robot by peter brown to your class!!

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This Reading Comprehension - Making Connections Pack can be used with any text, both fiction and nonfiction. With differentiated graphic organisers, to build your students 'making connections' skills and depth of understanding.

What's Included:

• Making Connections graphic organiser.
• Text-to-Self: Three differentiated graphic organisers. Compare the similarities and differences between a character and the reader. Recall emotions, experiences or memories that are similar to a characters experience in the text.
• Text-to-Text: Two different graphic organisers. Link multiple texts together and explain how they are connected.
• Text-to-World: Two different graphic organisers to make connections between past/real world events and the text.
• Making Connections Bookmark

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This Story Structure graphic organizer is modified for ESL/Special education students with:

• sentence frames
• primary lined paper
• visual support box
• boxes for drawing
• scaffolded instruction.

This can be paired with any lesson or curriculum for a quick modification! This can help make the skill of story structure accessible to ALL students!

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Are you wanting your students to have menaingful journal time while they are reading? Are you trying to get your students to focus on metagognition skills as they read? These journal pages are the perfect addition to your lessons! This is an easy and fun check-box form for students to use as they journal. The students check the stem they are using and then finish the statement and develop their ideas one the lines below. Check out the complete product preview! 6 Traits Writing Bundle . Descriptive Writing - Show, Not Tell . Interactive Word Wall. Reading Logs for a Full Year. Writing Graphic Organizers.

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

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

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Bring the magic of fairy tales to life in your classroom with these engaging genre resources!

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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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!!!

Use this graphic organizer to help students retell any story. Students will practice retelling only the most important parts of a story. Each section - Beginning, Middle, and End has a box for an illustration as well.

Literature Circles are an effective and engaging way to instil the love of reading, get your students invested in the books they're reading and help them to develop necessary reading strategies and skills.

This resource will help you to set up your literature circles and create a fabulous reading culture for your classroom.

What's Included:

• Reading Strategy Roles (Predicting, Analysing, Summarising/Summarizing, Asking Questions, Making Connections, Word Searcher.
• Reading Strategy Task Bookmarks - Student's complete their role on the bookmarks for each week.
• Reading Group Posters

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