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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”)

Available in color and black-and-white for flexible printing.
Includes genre title, definition, and key elements like characters, setting, and plot.

★ 31 Half-Size Anchor Charts (5" x 7")

Available in color and black-and-white for flexible printing.
Ideal for interactive notebooks or smaller classroom displays.

★ Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-taking Guide

Includes both full-size and half-size versions.
Black-and-white for ink-saving, easy printing.

★ 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™.

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

Perfect for use as an Easel activity to boost student participation.

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 YOU'LL LOVE THESE ANCHOR CHARTS ❤️

Time-Saving: These ready-to-use anchor charts save valuable prep time.
Tailored to Your Needs: Easily edit definitions and other text to match your curriculum.
Student Engagement: With colorful visuals and easy-to-understand definitions, these charts will keep your students focused and interested.
Year-Round Reference: Leave these charts up all year for continuous genre learning.
Versatile Formats for Any Classroom Setup: With both full-size and half-size options, they’re perfect for focus walls, notebooks, or even digital displays, making genre learning adaptable for any teaching style.

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

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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:

Introduce Genres: Display when teaching a new genre to highlight key elements and features.
Active Engagement: Encourage students to use the anchor charts to analyze genre-specific characteristics in texts.
Focus Wall Reference: Keep up all year as a go-to resource for students to reference during literacy lessons.
Interactive Note-Taking: Use full-size or half-size fill-in templates to guide students in taking notes on each genre as it’s introduced, fostering active learning and comprehension.
Interactive Reading Notebooks: Provide half-size genre charts or fill-in templates for students' notebooks, allowing them to easily refer to and reinforce genre concepts independently.
Quick Reviews: Use anchor charts to review genres, refresh students' memory of key features, and activate background knowledge before reading new texts.
Literacy Centers: Place full-size or mini charts at centers for students to use during independent or group activities.
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™.
Collaborative Learning: Work together as a class to complete blank anchor charts, fostering discussion and participation.
Customization: Personalize the editable charts 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.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

Your purchase includes a zip file with the following:

Full-Size Anchor Charts PDF: Includes both color and black-and-white versions.
Full-Size Fill-in Templates PDF: Available in color and black-and-white.
Half-Size Posters PDF: Perfect for flexible use in interactive notebooks.
Google Slides Access: Editable anchor charts and a clickable digital genre word wall.
Two PowerPoint Files: Editable genre anchor charts and digital genre word wall.
Teaching Guide PDF: A brief guide with tips for genre instruction.

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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!

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

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Painted Lady Butterflies in pdf form has now been made for use in the Google Classroom™. You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and share it back with you.

This non-fiction text is about the Painted Lady Butterfly. Students will read about painted lady butterfly eggs, painted lady caterpillars, and the butterfly itself. This is a good independent read for eight and nine-year-olds, and the perfect read-aloud for younger children. There is a poster of the Painted Lady with the parts labeled. Suggested video links are included, There are several follow-up worksheets. These are on different levels so you can choose what is appropriate for your individual class or students. These include life-cycle sheets.

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Angela Duckworth and the Research on "Grit" Text Based Narrative Writing Prompt

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Introducing how to write a narrative essay citing text evidence for "Angela Duckworth and the Research on Grit" by Emily Hanford has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing a narrative / personal narrative essay with textual evidence as support. It includes a narrative writing graphic organizer, rubric, narrative writing quiz, and a narrative writing template.

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Essential Question

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How to Write a Narrative Essay tutorial and writing template

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How to Write a Narrative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
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Narrative Writing Quiz

Narrative Writing Rubric

Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer

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Looking for a fun and informative virtual tour of college? Look no further! This interactive tour is perfect for class or individual discussions, with open-ended questions to spark conversation and engagement. Join us as we explore all the ins and outs of college life and get a taste of what to expect. Perfect for students looking to learn more about their future educational journey.

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A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about Chichen Itza in Mexico, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous wonder whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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Facts vs Opinions Informational Writing Lesson | NO PREP | DIGITAL ACTIVITIES

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Help your students master the difference between facts and opinions with this engaging Informational Writing Lesson. This comprehensive resource is perfect for elementary students including 1st - 3rd Grade, and covers everything you need to teach fact-based writing with clarity. The lesson comes with interactive digital activities, printable versions, and more, making it versatile for in-class, hybrid, or remote learning environments.

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✨ What's Included:

✏️ Editable PowerPoint for easy lesson customization

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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

✨️ 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?

✏️ 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:

Introduce Genres: Display when teaching a new genre to highlight key elements and features.
Active Engagement: Encourage students to analyze genre-specific characteristics using these visuals.
Focus Wall Reference: Keep up all year as a go-to resource during literacy lessons.
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.
Interactive Reading Notebooks: Provide half-size charts or templates for student notebooks, allowing easy reference and independent reinforcement of genre concepts.
Quick Reviews: Use these charts to review genres, refresh key features, and activate background knowledge before reading new texts.
Literacy Centers: Place full-size or mini charts at centers for students to use during independent or group activities.
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™.
Collaborative Learning: Work together as a class to complete blank templates, fostering discussion and participation.
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.

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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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Animal Defenses Nonfiction Texts and Activities for Use with Google Slides™

By Science and STEAM Team

Animal Defenses in pdf form has now been made for use in the Google Classroom™. You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and share it back with you.

This resource contains eight non-fiction texts about animals and their defense mechanisms. There are two passages about animals that use camouflage, two about animals that use chemicals, two about animals that use mimicry, and two about animals that use another method of defense. The passages are written on different levels and are of different length making it easy to differentiate. There are corresponding recording sheets to help students show what they have read about. Links to videos and students friendly internet sites are included too.

The passages were written with fourth graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for upper grades as well.