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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 ✏️

  • 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!

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Great for distance-learning discussions or in-class use. Using these science phenomena digital-ready photos are a great way to introduce many of the NGSS. There are 108 different photos; with at least one per standard. The standards are listed at the top of each sheet. Pick and choose what you want. Using this strategy with students creates a routine way of thinking. It requires them to observe, think, and wonder!

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Making Inferences and Predictions Graphic Organizer BUNDLE

By Queen's Educational Resources

Making Inferences and Predictions Graphic Organizer BUNDLE

ABOUT THIS BUNDLE
Inference and Prediction Graphic Organizers

75 pages
★ Includes two Graphic Organizer bundles
★ Print and Digital
★ Suitable for ANY grade or text!

This BUNDLE includes:

❤️ 75 Making Inferences and Predictions Graphic Organizers (6 different sets EACH)
→ 53 Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)
22 Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

❤️ 12 Google Slide Links (Text boxes already created)

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INCLUDED ITEMS

► MAKING INFERENCES Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 1
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Post-Its) SET 2
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 3
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds and Books) SET 6

► MAKING PREDICTIONS Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Tables) SET 1
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Magnifying Glasses) SET 2
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Sticky Notes) SET 3
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 4
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 5
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Crystal Glass) SET 6

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This bundle is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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DESCRIPTION

There are six different SETS of Making Inferences Graphic Organizers AND six different SETS of Making Predictions Graphic Organizers that are created in different formats/variations to support differentiation for students!

► These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences and predictions using any text under study. As they read, students use clues from the text (text details) to make evidence-based inferences and predictions.

► This is an excellent tool to set a "purpose for reading" and keep track of what's happening in texts as well as encouraging students to actively engage in reading!

► These Graphic Organizers can be used as part of a larger lesson, as formative assessments, with whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

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  • Plot Graphic Organizers
  • Imagery Graphic Organizers
  • Conflict Graphic Organizers
  • Theme Graphic Organizers

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This bundle includes 10 Lorax products I have created. These products include multiple movie-watch-along, activities focused on characters and events, coloring sheets, a virtual and physical escape room, and a Lorax-themed jeopardy game! I hope you enjoyit. Please rate and review!

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Pastel Smiley Theme Classroom Decor - MEGA Bundle! - Editable

By Miss Molly's Preschool Minis

This cute, pastel smiley themed decor bundle is sure to have you and your students smiling this school year!

Included in this bundle:

*All with beautiful PASTEL SMILEY touches

Classroom Welcome Sign (Editable)

Letter Wall Posters

Number Posters

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Visual Schedule (Editable)

Classroom Job Chart (Editable)

Locker Labels (Editable)

"Be the Reason Someone Else Smiles" Bulletin Board

Birthday Bulletin Board (Editable)

Classroom Labels (Variety of sizes- Editable)

Daily Schedule Poster (Editable)

Please see the description under each provided resource for more information.

Editable Resources:

- All editable resources will need to be edited in PowerPoint.

Ready to Print Resources:

- Ready to Print resources are in PDF format.

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Spring Writing Bundle - 1st&2nd Grades Printable Prompts+Anchor Charts - No Prep

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Introducing the Ultimate Spring Writing Bundle! This comprehensive bundle includes over 30 writing prompts for elementary students that teachers can use in the classroom. The bundle covers four different genres including opinion writing, informational writing, how-to writing, and story writing. Each genre includes graphic organizers and prompts as well anchor charts specifically designed to help young writers develop their skills in that particular genre.

You can also purchase each genre separately below.

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Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ for Black History Month?

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Fall Word Walls Bundle Vocabulary Cards Classroom Decor Poster

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Fall Word Wall Bundle

This set includes 150 Words for the Fall Season. The Word Wall Activity Set has also been included.

Word Wall Sets Included

Back to School (30 words)

Halloween (30 words)

Thanksgiving (30 words)

Christmas (30 words)

Word Wall Activities

These activities can be used for any word wall. This set includes five activities.

  1. Word Wall: Acrostic Poem: Students will design an acrostic poem using words from the word wall.
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  3. Word Wall: Design Your Word Search: Students design a word search using the words on the word wall.
  4. Word Wall: Roll an Activity: Students will complete an activity according to their roll number.
  5. Word Wall: Clue Maker: Students will provide clues to the target word (word wall words).
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This bundle is a collection of house or home and family related activities and project. The activities in these bundle are designed for additional exercises on your lessons relating to house, home and family. With fun and engaging in mind, this is another great set of resources to have in your classrooms!

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Fractions Math Activities BUNDLE

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Our third graders need a lot of practice working with fractions to help master concepts such as: introduction to fractions, fractions on a number line, fraction word problems, fractions greater than 1 whole, comparing unit fractions, and comparing fractions.. This BUNDLE includes a variety of fraction math activities, no prep worksheets and PowerPoint lessons to help master these concepts.

Does your math curriculum move too quickly and not provide students with enough practice for mastering concepts around fractions? Are you looking for more practice worksheets and activities for your third graders? These no-prep math fraction activities are just what your third graders need to master these skills.

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THE MISFITS A Royal Conundrum NOVEL STUDY

By The Book Bandit

A NOVEL STUDY for THE MISFITS A Royal Conundrum based on the book by Lisa Yee.

This 65 page Novel Study includes highly engaging and comprehensive questions and activities that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

This is a NO-PREP resource that has been created with questions and activities following the order of the book. Students will be able to respond to each chapter after they have read it. Teachers can use this resource as either an independent work packet for students or as a guide to questions and discussion whilst working alongside students. Students will cover a wide range of Curriculum Standards in context.

This novel study is ideal as an independent activity or follow-up to the book.

AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED

Activities include:

  • Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, cause and effect, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context.
  • Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view.
  • Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme.
  • Book response - creative responses, critical thinking, partner discussion response, written responses.
  • Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context, word work.
  • Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story.
  • 2 Non-fiction passages with questions - Panic Rooms and Pirates.
  • Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story including diary writing
  • Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative.
  • Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues.

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!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

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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:

  1. Introduce Genres: Display when teaching a new genre to highlight key elements and features.
  2. Active Engagement: Encourage students to use the anchor charts to analyze genre-specific characteristics in texts.
  3. Focus Wall Reference: Keep up all year as a go-to resource for students to reference 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 as it’s introduced, fostering active learning and comprehension.
  5. 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.
  6. Quick Reviews: Use anchor charts to review genres, refresh students' memory of 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 anchor charts, fostering discussion and participation.
  10. 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.

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

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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!

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Christmas Bundle of STEM Activities for December

By Science and STEAM Team

  • Are you looking for some fun science and STEM activities for the holiday season?
  • Give yourself the gift of time and energy by purchasing seven of our teacher-tested December STEM activities. You can do one activity per week and have students begging for more (which you will have)!
  • Check out the preview to see if this resource is right for you and your class.

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Making Inferences Graphic Organizers, Inference Graphic Organizer Bundle

By Queen's Educational Resources

Making Inferences Graphic Organizers, Inference Graphic Organizer Bundle

ABOUT THIS BUNDLE

Making Inferences Graphic Organizers

Includes 6 products

53 pages

Print and Digital (PDF and GOOGLE SLIDES)

Suitable for ANY grade!

This BUNDLE includes the following Inference Graphic Organizer sets:

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 1

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Post-Its) SET 2

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 3

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds and Books) SET 6

This resource includes:

53 Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (6 different sets)

6 Google Slide links

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This bundle is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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▶️ These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences using any text under study. As they read, students use clues from the text (text details) to make inferences and "read between the lines."

▶️ This is an excellent tool to set a "purpose for reading" and keep track of what's happening in texts as well as encouraging students to actively engage in reading!

▶️ These Graphic Organizers can be used as part of a larger lesson, with whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

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ADDITIONAL GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS you might be interested in:

MAKING PREDICTIONS:

  • Prediction Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Tables) SET 1
  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Magnifying Glasses) SET 2
  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Sticky Notes) SET 3
  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 4
  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 5
  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Crystal Glass) SET 6

MAIN IDEA:

  • Main Idea Graphic Organizers

CHARACTER TRAITS:

  • Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers
  • Character Analysis Organizer BUNDLE
  • Character Analysis PowerPoint Graphic Organizers (Digital)

SETTING:

  • Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers

Additional Graphic Organizer Packets (Print and Digital)

  • Plot Graphic Organizers
  • Imagery Graphic Organizers

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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Biographical Reading Passages & Research Growing Bundle

By Veronica Reyes

Hispanic Heritage and Latino/a Changemaker: Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ during Hispanic Heritage Month?

These resources are a great resource to the vibrant world of Latino/a Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Designed and differentiated for all students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Latino/a changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.

This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-

- Sonia Sotomayor

- Frida Kahlo

- Dolores Huerta

- Roberto Clemente

- Ellen Ochoa

- César Chávez

- Lionel Messi

- Rigoberta Menchú

- Pelé

-Celia Cruz

...and many more to come!

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THE AMAZING STORY OF ADOLPHUS TIPS Novel Study

By The Book Bandit

A NOVEL STUDY for THE AMAZING STORY OF ADOLPHUS TIPS by Michael Morpurgo

This 64 page Novel Study includes highly engaging and comprehensive questions and activities that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

This is a NO-PREP resource that has been created with questions and activities following the order of the book. Students will be able to respond to each section after they have read it. Each section is approximately two diary entries in the story. Teachers can use this resource as either an independent work packet for students or as a guide to questions and discussion whilst working alongside students. Students will cover a wide range of the ELA Common Core State Standards in context.

AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED

Activities include:

  • Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, cause and effect, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context.
  • Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view.
  • Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme.
  • Book response - creative responses, critical thinking, partner discussion response, written responses.
  • Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context, word work.
  • Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story.
  • Research - relevant to the story including London Evacuees, Nine Lives of Cats, Life in the Trenches and D-Day.
  • Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story including persuasive writing, diary writing and personal narrative.
  • Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative.
  • Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues

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!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases.

You are welcome to request a novel study in the questions and answers section of my shop!

Thank you for your continued support.

$12.50

Black Athlete Reading Passages + Research Report Template + Black History Month

By Veronica Reyes

GROWING BUNDLE- As we grow- you get more!!! Close Reading Articles with biographical information.

This is a reading research newsletter bundle with-

- Jackie Robinson

- Misty Copeland

- Jesse Owens

- Simone Biles

- Serena Williams

- Roberto Clemente

- Pele

All newsletters are biographical.

These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black artists and their profound contributions to the arts. Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American artists and their creative brilliance.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Key Features:

  1. Athlete Spotlights: Explore concise profiles of Black athletes across various sports – from gymnastics to baseball. Gain a quick but comprehensive overview of their influential works and impact on the athletic landscape.

Research Templates

Product Description:

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.

Two blank templates-

-One that is pre-filled with some of black athlete's picture and name

-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw their portrait (can be used for any person)

Key Features:

  1. Structured Framework: This template provides a well-organized and structured framework for students to conduct research on a chosen individual's biography. It guides them through essential components such as background, early life, accomplishments, and more.
  2. Versatility: Tailor the template to fit the unique needs of your curriculum. Whether your focus is historical figures, contemporary leaders, or cultural icons, this template is adaptable to a variety of subjects.
  3. Encourages Independent Learning: Empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The blank spaces prompt students to conduct independent research, fostering a sense of curiosity and self-directed learning.
  4. Develops Research Skills: Our template encourages students to utilize various research methods, including online resources, books, and interviews. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to hone their research skills and discern reliable information.
  5. Promotes Presentation Skills: Beyond researching, students will practice organizing information coherently and presenting it in a well-structured report. This template lays the foundation for effective communication, a crucial skill in any academic or professional setting.

How It Works:

  1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Jacob Lawrence is pre-filled in on version of this template.
  2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
  3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.

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MR STINK Novel Study and Reading Comprehension Questions

By The Book Bandit

A NOVEL STUDY and Reading Comprehension Questions for MR STINK by David Walliams.

This Novel Study includes highly engaging and comprehensive questions and activities 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, students will cover a wide range of the English Curriculum Standards in context. Check out the PREVIEW for an example of some of the content included.

This is a NO-PREP resource that has been created in the order of the book. The contents pages outline the skills and strategies that students will be practising as they progress through the novel study.

AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED

Activities include:

  • Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, cause and effect, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context.
  • Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view.
  • Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme.
  • Book response - creative responses, critical thinking, partner discussion response, written responses.
  • Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context, word work.
  • Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story.
  • Research - relevant to the story and children's interests
  • Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story
  • Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative.
  • Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues

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!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases.

You are welcome to request a novel study in the questions and answers section of my shop!

Thank you for your continued support.

$12.50

A HORSE NAMED SKY Novel Study

By The Book Bandit

A NOVEL STUDY for A HORSE NAMED SKY based on the book by Rosanne Parry.

This 68 page Novel Study includes highly engaging and comprehensive questions and activities that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

This is a NO-PREP resource that has been created with questions and activities following the order of the book. Students will be able to respond to each chapter after they have read it. Teachers can use this resource as either an independent work packet for students or as a guide to questions and discussion whilst working alongside students. Students will cover a wide range of Curriculum Standards in context.

This novel study is ideal as an independent activity or follow-up to the book.

AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED

Activities include:

  • Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, cause and effect, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context.
  • Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view.
  • Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme.
  • Book response - creative responses, critical thinking, partner discussion response, written responses.
  • Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context, word work.
  • Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story.
  • 6 Non-fiction passages with questions - Wild Horses, Taming Horses, Domestic Horses, Burros, Mules and The Californian Indian Act of 1850.
  • Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story including diary writing
  • Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative.
  • Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues.

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!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases.

You are welcome to request a novel study in the questions and answers section of my shop!

Thank you for your continued support.

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WISHTREE Novel Study

By The Book Bandit

A NOVEL STUDY and Reading Comprehension Packet for WISHTREE by Katherine Applegate.

This 76 page Novel Study includes highly engaging and comprehensive questions and activities that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

This is a NO-PREP resource that has been created with questions and activities for each chapter. Students will be able to respond to each chapter after they have read it. Teachers can use this resource as either an independent work packet for students or as a guide to questions and discussion whilst working alongside students. Students will cover a wide range of the ELA Common Core State Standards in context.

AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED

Activities include:

  • Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, cause and effect, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context.
  • Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view.
  • Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme.
  • Book response - creative responses, critical thinking, partner discussion response, written responses.
  • Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context, word work.
  • Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story.
  • Research - relevant to the story including Red Oaks, Crows, Tree Communication, Muslims, and Wishtrees.
  • Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story including persuasive writing, diary writing and personal narrative.
  • Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative.
  • Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues

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!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases.

You are welcome to request a novel study in the questions and answers section of my shop!

Thank you for your continued support.

$12.50