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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!
The Outsiders: Comprehensive Full Unit Study
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
This comprehensive 'The Outsiders" 4-Week Course Bundle is designed to engage students in a deep and meaningful exploration of S.E. Hinton's classic novel. The bundle includes everything you need to teach this powerful text effectively:
4-Week Lesson Plan: A detailed, day-by-day guide that outlines each week's objectives, activities, and assessments.
4-Week Scope and Sequence: A clear roadmap of the course structure, highlighting the key learning goals and how they are met over the four weeks.
PowerPoint Presentation: A visually engaging presentation to complement the lessons, summarizing key themes, characters, and events.
20 Thought-Provoking Questions: Designed to deepen students' understanding, with an answer key for easy grading.
20 Engaging Writing Prompts: Encourages students to explore the novel's themes, characters, and conflicts.
20 Interactive Activities: Hands-on projects and exercises that bring the novel to life, making learning both fun and effective.
Student Project Examples & Teacher Guide: Practical examples and a guide to help you manage and assess student projects.
6-Part Assessment Tool: A comprehensive assessment tool that includes multiple choice, sequencing, fill-in-the-blanks, true or false, short answers, and matching terms to definitions.
PowerPoint Presentation: A visually appealing presentation to support your teaching.
Grading Structure, Rubric, and Grading Sheet: Clear guidelines and tools for assessing student work.
Note-Taking Sheets: Structured sheets that guide students in capturing key details, themes, and analysis as they read.
Student Course Evaluation Form: A way to gather feedback from students on the course.
Teacher-to-Student Course Progress & Grade Form: A form to track and communicate each student's progress.
This bundle provides everything you need to facilitate a successful and engaging learning experience while saving time on preparation. Ideal for middle and high school teachers aiming to foster a deeper understanding of literature and critical thinking skills in their students.
CHRISTMAS Novel Studies and Reading Comprehension
By The Book Bandit
Two NOVEL STUDIES for JUNIPER'S CHRISTMAS by Eoin Colfer and A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS by Matt Haig.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Thank you for your continued support
REFUGEE THEME Novel Studies and Reading Comprehension
By The Book Bandit
Two NOVEL STUDIES for THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS by Onjali Q. Rauf and A LONG WALK TO WATER by Linda Sue Park.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Thank you for your continued support
THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS and THE LAST BEAR Novel Studies
By The Book Bandit
Two NOVEL STUDIES for THE LAST BEAR by Hannah Gold and THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS by Peter Brown.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Thank you for your continued support
CHRISTMAS READING COMPREHENSION Novel Study Bundle
By The Book Bandit
Two NOVEL STUDIES for VIRTUALLY CHRISTMAS by David Baddiel and A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS by Matt Haig.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Thank you for your continued support
READING COMPREHENSION UNITS for THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH and more.
By The Book Bandit
Three NOVEL STUDIES for THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE A New Adventure and MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
George's Marvellous Medicine
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Magic Faraway Tree
Thank you for your continued support
READING COMPREHENSION: Australian Authors - RUNT, TOM APPLEBY and NEVERMOOR
By The Book Bandit
Three AUSTRALIAN NOVEL STUDIES for RUNT by Craig Silvey, TOM APPLEBY CONVICT BOY by Jackie French and NEVERMOOR THE TRIALS OF MORRIGAN CROW by Jessica Townsend.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Thank you for your continued support
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID NOVEL STUDIES
By The Book Bandit
THREE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Novel Studies for DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, RODRICK RULES and DIPER OVERLODE.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Survivors - The Empty City
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Thank you for your continued support
NOVEL STUDIES based on books by Rosanne Parry
By The Book Bandit
Three NOVEL STUDIES for A WOLF CALLED WANDER, A WHALE OF THE WILD and A HORSE NAMED SKY by Rosanne Parry.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED.
Activities include:
Activities include:
All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Thank you for your continued support
NOVEL STUDIES-One and Only Ivan, Sign of the Beaver,Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing
By The Book Bandit
Three Novel Studies for THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER by Elizabeth Speare, THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN by Katherine Applegate and TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING by Judy Blume.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Survivors - The Empty City
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Thank you for your continued support
NOVEL STUDIES- Charlotte's Web, Sign of the Beaver, Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing
By The Book Bandit
Three Novel Studies for THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER by Elizabeth Speare, CHARLOTTE'S WEB by E.B White and TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING by Judy Blume.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Survivors - The Empty City
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Thank you for your continued support
BUNDLE: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Resources
By The Red-Haired Reader
This product bundles all of my Roll of Thunder products together at a discount! You'll have 5 reading check quizzes, individual chapter activities, a Socratic Seminar, and even a movie viewing guide!
Hatchet Complete Teacher's Bundle
By Educate and Create
Covering the Hatchet? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning fun and easy for your students.
Complete Unit.
Covers the entire novel of Hatchet !
Great for differentiation.
Includes
⭐Hatchet Introduction Power Point
**⭐Hatchet Flipbook Study Guide
⭐Hatchet Characterization Flipbook
⭐Hatchet Graphic Organizers
⭐Hatchet Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes
⭐Hatchet Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles
As You Like It- Complete Teacher's Unit
By Educate and Create
Covering the As You Like It? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning Shakespeare fun and easy for your students.
Complete Unit.
Covers the entire play of As You Like It !
Great for differentiation.
The Giver: Complete Teacher's Unit
By Educate and Create
The Giver Complete Teacher's Unit is the ultimate resource for English teachers seeking to bring this classic tale by Lois Lowry to life for their students. This comprehensive package contains everything needed to teach the novel in a meaningful and engaging way.
The unit begins with an Introduction Power Point that sets the stage for the novel and provides important background information. This presentation is a valuable tool for engaging students and generating interest in the story.
The Study Guide is a comprehensive resource that includes about the author, a character map. and questions that encourage critical thinking and analysis. With this guide, teachers can easily guide their students through the plot and ensure a deep understanding of the themes and symbolism present throughout the text.
The Characterization Flipbook is a fun and interactive way for students to explore the characters in the novel. With this flipbook, students can create character sketches and analyze the motivations and actions of each character.
Graphic Organizers are also included, providing students with a visual way to organize their thoughts and ideas. These organizers are designed to help students explore key themes and concepts in the novel, making it easier for them to make connections and analyze the text.
The Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes are essential tools for building students' vocabulary and understanding of the language used in the novel. These lists and quizzes are comprehensive and designed to challenge students at all levels.
The Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles provide an entertaining way for students to review and reinforce their understanding of the novel's vocabulary.
Ultimately, The Giver : Complete Teacher's Unit is a must-have resource for any English teacher. With its comprehensive materials and engaging activities, this unit is sure to capture the attention of students and foster a love of literature that will last a lifetime.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Teacher's Bundle
By Educate and Create
This is a bundle that includes activities to go alongside reading "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". This is sure help keep your students engaged as your class reads this novel and discovers the answer to life, the universe, and everything!
The Tempest Bundle: Complete Teacher's Unit
By Educate and Create
Studying The Tempest? Don't know where to get started? We have you covered from start to finish with this bundle.
Everything you need for a fun and successful unit on Shakespeare's play The Tempest.
Great for differentiation! Suits the needs of multiple learners.
Includes:
The Tempest Interactive Flip book Study Guide
The Tempest Interactive Characterization Flip book
The Tempest Acts 1-5 Quizzes
The Tempest: Epilogue Analysis
The Tempest Escape Room
Shakespeare Comedies Power point
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian- Complete Teacher's Unit
By Educate and Create
Teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? Don't know where to start? This bundle includes many activities to do before, during, and after reading the novel. This is a bundle for the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. We got you covered!
The Red Badge of Courage Teacher's Unit
By Educate and Create
Reading The Red Badge of Courage? Looking for resources that pertain to the novel? This bundle is for you. It includes Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes, a flip book study guide, a characterization flip book, graphic organizers, and an introduction power point to help your students stay engaged from beginning to the end of the novel. Each of these products are available individually, but you save time and money by buying them as a bundle.
The Red Badge of Courage Introduction Power Point which introduces your students to concepts and themes present within the text.
The Red Badge of Courage Flipbook Study Guide ensure your students are keeping track with key ideas and details of the text.
The Red Badge of Courage Characterization flipbook ensures your students understand characterization and character development.
The Red Badge of Courage Graphic Organizers Ensure your students are keeping track of the Plot, Vocabulary, Theme, Symbols, and aid in comprehension of the text.
The Red Badge of Courage Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes which introduces your students to new vocabulary words they will see inside the novel.