Reading Genre Posters | Literacy Word Wall | Fiction & Nonfiction Texts | ELA
By SPO Resources
Enhance your literacy focus wall with these editable, colorful Reading Genre Posters! Each ELA poster features student-friendly definitions and engaging visuals, helping elementary students identify and remember fiction and nonfiction genres.
Looking to refresh your ELA focus wall or classroom library?
These vibrant, engaging genre posters not only brighten your space but also help students easily understand different genres as they dive into reading.
Struggling to make genre instruction exciting?
These interactive, editable posters make genre teaching fun and easy, helping students engage with various literary types.
Tired of recreating your resources each year?
Save time and effort with these ready-to-print posters, designed to add clarity and vibrancy to your ELA classroom decor.
⭐️ NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!
Click here for the Spanish Version of these Genre Posters.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
★ 31 Full-Size Posters (11" x 8.5"): In color and black-and-white for flexible printing.
★ 31 Mini Posters (5" x 4"): Perfect for interactive notebooks or small displays.
★ Digital Genre Word Wall: Interactive with clickable links to each genre in Google Slides™ and PowerPoint.
★ Editable Posters: Customize the genre definitions using PowerPoint or Google Slides™.
Note: Only the definitions are editable. Graphics, headings, and titles are not modifiable.
INCLUDED GENRE 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 genre types can boost reading comprehension and give your students the tools they need to navigate various texts. Reluctant readers can discover new favorites, and students will make informed book choices that match their interests. Plus, genre knowledge fosters critical thinking and prepares your students for future academic success
❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE POSTERS ❤️
✅ Editable & Customizable: Modify each poster's definition to align with your specific curriculum and students' needs.
✅ Year-Long Reference: Keep these posters up all year for continuous student engagement.
✅ Versatile Use: Use in literacy centers, word walls, or as part of your classroom library to help students make informed reading choices.
WHO ARE THESE POSTERS FOR?
These posters are perfect if you’re an elementary teacher looking to boost genre understanding while creating an engaging and visually appealing learning environment. Designed for K-3 classrooms, they serve as a valuable visual aid to help students build reading skills and foster a love for genre exploration.
Looking for more? Check out the Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates for an in-depth look at genre elements. Perfect for 3rd-6th grade, this resource provides detailed, student-friendly definitions and explores each genre's unique features.
Want both resources? SAVE with the BUNDLE of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters and get everything you need to teach genres with confidence!
Not sure yet? Try my Fiction and Nonfiction Poster Freebie to see how these posters can enhance your genre lessons.
Organize your classroom library with the Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic to help students easily find books by genre! These labels pair perfectly with your genre posters for a cohesive, organized space.
WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These posters are absolutely wonderful! I love the option to edit in certain areas on the posters in case there are things I want to add to suit my class!” -Marissa T. 2nd Grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great genre posters, I use them on a weekly basis as we go over the genre of the week. Very student friendly.” -Brenda V. 3rd Grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This is amazing! I love using the posters as a display in my classroom, and it really helps my students understand the genres we cover.” -Madeleine C. 2nd Grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I use these posters as an anchor chart in my classroom. We refer to them every time we read a new book and it helps my students get "the minds ready" for the type of text we are about to read. They are also adorable!” -Kaylan R. 3rd, 4th, 5th grade
WAYS TO USE GENRE POSTERS:
Some effective ways to maximize the impact of these Genre Posters:
DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL
Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE
With your purchase, you'll receive a zip file containing:
You may also like:
⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic
⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates
⭐ Bundle of Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates
⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!
Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources
All rights reserved by the author.
Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these reading genre posters for your ELA classroom!
Woodland Inspired Classroom Decor - Bundle
By Clodagh
Transform your educational environment with our enchanting Woodland Inspired Classroom Decor Bundle. Perfectly curated for teachers seeking to create a captivating and calming space, this woodland classroom decor will bring a touch of wonder and inspiration to any classroom.
Key Features Of The Woodland Classroom Decor Bundle:
Includes:
Start your classroom transformation as you go back to school with our Woodland Inspired Classroom Decor Bundle. Purchase now and receive free updates to the woodland themed decor at no extra cost.
Make your classroom a haven of creativity and learning with our woodland classroom decor, designed to inspire and delight both you and your students.
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Autores Literarios Posters and Collaborative Posters
By ARIANA PEREZ
Autores/as Literarios Posters and Collaborative Posters
Set includes regular posters you can print out like worksheets or collaborative posters from 9-16 students.
Who is included:
Reflection sheet
Tip sheet
Reading Skills Comprehension Anchor Chart Poster Bundle |Writing Center Resource
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Resource Description
This Good Readers Anchor Poster Bundle includes 16 colorful posters specifically designed to reinforce reading comprehension terms and strategies that Good Readers use by offering them a colorful and coordinated reference! Feel free to print and laminate or share virtually through Google Classroom, Seesaw or Canvas!
This resource includes 16 Anchor Charts: These Good Reader Reading Comprehension Anchor Posters come in a vibrant blue color with chevron and swirls. This chart is an essential because students can refer to them while reading but will gradually learn each skill as it is introduced through readings.
Great for displaying in your writing center!
***Bonus!! A PDF of the entire presentation is included (16 Posters) - Perfect for bulletin boards!
✅ Great for displaying in your writing center!
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The Handmaid's Tale Quote Posters
By Language Arts Excellence
Make your classroom pop with this set of 25 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from Margaret Atwood's harrowing dystopian novel, The Handmaid's Tale. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy quote from the novel imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your unit on The Handmaid's Tale, but all year long!
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"Anthem," by Ayn Rand Complete Bundle
By Online Educator's Corner
Welcome to the Ayn Rand's "Anthem" bundle on TeachShare (TeachShare). This comprehensive bundle is designed to enhance your teaching of Ayn Rand's dystopian novella, "Anthem." It includes a variety of resources that will engage your students and deepen their understanding of the text.
1) Complete Study Guide with Model Answers:
The study guide included in this bundle is a valuable tool for both teachers and students. It provides a chapter-by-chapter summary of the book, allowing students to review and comprehend the plot more effectively. Additionally, the study guide includes short-response questions that encourage critical thinking and analysis. Model answers are provided to assist students in understanding the expected level of detail and insight.
The study guide also features a comprehensive Whole Book Summary, which serves as a useful reference for students when reviewing the entire story. It covers the main events, themes, and character development, providing a holistic understanding of the novella.
Furthermore, the study guide explores the Themes & Symbolism present in "Anthem," helping students to identify and analyze the deeper meanings within the text. It also includes a section dedicated to the Characters, providing detailed descriptions and analysis of the key individuals in the story.
To further enhance students' analytical skills, the study guide includes a Literary Analysis Essay assignment. This assignment prompts students to delve deeper into the themes and symbolism of "Anthem" and write a well-structured essay. A grading rubric is provided to assist teachers in evaluating and providing feedback on the essays.
2) Quizzes and Tests:
This bundle also includes three quizzes and two tests that cover the entire book. These assessments are designed to evaluate students' comprehension of the plot, characters, themes, and symbolism. They provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of the novella and allow teachers to assess their progress.
3) Classroom Posters:
To create an immersive learning environment, this bundle includes classroom posters featuring the most popular quotes from "Anthem." These visually appealing posters can be displayed in the classroom, serving as a source of inspiration and discussion for students. They help to reinforce key themes and ideas from the novella, fostering a deeper connection with the text.
Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History Posters: Black History Month Display
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
Little Leaders Bold Women Black History: Women's History Month Bulletin Board
These 40 posters correspond to Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison. Each poster includes relevant facts and information.
This product was created for upper elementary grades and can be used any time of year, but are particularly timely for Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March.
This book showcases 40 Black women who significantly impacted history and displayed incredible perseverance in facing adversity and challenge.
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Each poster comes in full color and in black-and-white.
The following women are featured in this product:
NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.
Reading and Writer's Workshop Anchor Charts Bundle
By 1st Grade Salt Life
Buy together and SAVE!! This download includes: Anchor Charts for Writers' Workshop featuring Snow White!!!!!! Use anchor charts to help remind young writers of guidelines for writing/writer's workshop. This download includes 8 anchor charts to display in your classroom or keep in your students writing folder. Charts included are: Punctuation Edit Your Work Details (Who? When? Where?) How do writers think of ideas? Sound out your words! Label a picture! Working with a partner What good writers do! 8 full page posters and 8 mini posters ( great for notebooks or folders!) Reading Anchor Charts These fun and colorful anchor charts are a great way to help students understand what good readers do! This includes 11 bright full size charts and 11 mini charts (1/4 page) great for guided reading groups or folders! These charts go over the following: Take Care of Books Parts of a Book Parts of a Page Make Predictions Ways to Read a Book Think about the 5 W’s Parts of a Story Make Connections Working with a Partner Reading is Thinking What Good Readers Do This product is part of the ULTIMATE K/1 READING BUNDLE! ULTIMATE K/1 READING BUNDLE **please rate and comment to receive your TeachShare credits** 1st Grade Salt Life
By Language Arts Excellence
Make your classroom pop with this set of 25 posters featuring provocative quotes about the hero's journey. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a quote about heroes imposed over a stunning photograph to spruce up your ELA classroom during your unit on the hero's journey. The square format makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board and serves as a great conversation starter. I suggest laminating the posters so that you can use them year after year!
Examples of quotes used in this resource:
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Complete Teaching Bundle for Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis
By Online Educator's Corner
Elevate your teaching and enhance students’ understanding of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis with our all-in-one comprehensive bundle. This bundle includes a detailed student guide, a 41-slide PowerPoint presentation, an assessment pack, and a set of six classroom posters. Perfect for educators, this bundle provides everything needed to explore the depths of Kafka’s classic novella.
Bundle Features:
Complete Student Guide:
41-Slide PowerPoint Presentation:
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Set of 6 Classroom Posters:
By Language Arts Excellence
Make your classroom pop with this set of 30 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from William Shakespeare's most famous tragedy of star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy quote from the play imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Romeo & Juliet unit, but all year long!
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Figurative Language Bundle: Interactive PPT + Quiz & 25 Educational Posters
By Online Educator's Corner
This all-in-one bundle is designed to enhance your students' understanding and appreciation of figurative language. Combining an interactive PowerPoint presentation with visually appealing posters, this resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts and making learning engaging and fun.
Bundle Includes:
Figurative Language PowerPoint Presentation:
25 Figurative Language Posters: Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Understatement, Irony, Sarcasm, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration, Assonance, Consonance, Oxymoron, Paradox, Pun, Euphemism, Metonymy, Synecdoche, Anaphora, Epiphora, Allusion, Chiasmus, Litotes, Apostrophe, Epithet, and Asyndeton.
Literature Quote Posters for the ELA Classroom
By Language Arts Excellence
"You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them." ~ Ray Bradbury
Make your ELA classroom pop with this set of 25 quote posters about literature! Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a quote from a famous figure imposed over a stunning photograph that will give a fresh look to your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating these posters so that you can use them to inspire your students to love reading all year long!
Quotes included in package from famous figures like:
Oscar Wilde
Ernest Hemingway
Ray Bradbury
William Feather
Madeleine L'Engle
Stephen King
George Orwell
Groucho Marx
C. S. Lewis
Toni Morrison
Mark Twain
Philip Pullman
Gustave Flaubert
Italo Calvino
Louis L'Amour
Desiderius Erasmus
Jorge Luis Borges
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Caroline Gordon
Cassandra Clare
W. Somerset Maugham
W. E. B. DuBois
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Quote Posters
By Language Arts Excellence
Make your classroom pop with this set of 30 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy quote from the play imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Macbeth unit, but all year long!
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Also, check out these great products to complement your unit on A Midsummer Night's Dream:
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⭐A Midsummer Night's Dream Anticipation Activity
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By Language Arts Excellence
Make your classroom pop with this set of 30 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from William Shakespeare's most famous tragedy of star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy quote from the play imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Romeo & Juliet unit, but all year long!
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More Shakespearean quote posters by Language Arts Excellence:
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By Language Arts Excellence
Make your classroom pop with this set of 30 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from William Shakespeare's famous tragedy of jealousy and desire, Othello. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy quote from the play imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Othello unit, but all year long!
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Also, check out these great products by Language Arts Excellence to complement your unit on Othello:
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⭐ Shakespeare Resource Bundle
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By Language Arts Excellence
Make your classroom pop with this set of 25 posters featuring provocative quotes about poetry. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a quote about poetry imposed over a stunning photograph to spruce up your ELA classroom during your poetry unit. The square format makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board and serves as a great conversation starter. I suggest laminating the posters so that you can use them year after year!
Examples of quotes used in this resource:
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Check out more resources for your poetry unit by Language Arts Excellence:
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By Language Arts Excellence
Make your classroom pop with this set of 30 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from William Shakespeare's famous tragedy of jealousy and desire, Othello. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy quote from the play imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Othello unit, but all year long!
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Also, check out these great products by Language Arts Excellence to complement your unit on Othello:
⭐ Othello ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Shakespeare Bell Ringer Journal Prompts
⭐ Introduction to Shakespeare Powerpoint
⭐ Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt
⭐ Shakespeare's "Death Lines" Activity
⭐ Shakespeare Resource Bundle
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By Language Arts Excellence
Make your classroom pop with this set of 30 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from William Shakespeare's chilling tale of ambition and guilt, Macbeth. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy quote from the play imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Macbeth unit, but all year long!
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Also, check out these great products by Language Arts Excellence to complement your unit on Macbeth:
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William Shakespeare Quote Posters
By Language Arts Excellence
"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." ~ William Shakespeare
Make your classroom pop with this set of 25 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from William Shakespeare. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy quote from one of the Bard's plays imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Shakespeare unit, but all year long!
Plays included in package:
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Quote Posters for specific Shakespearean plays:
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⭐ Macbeth Quote Posters
⭐ Othello Quote Posters
⭐ Romeo & Juliet Quote Posters
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⭐ Introduction to Shakespeare Lesson Plan, Power Point & Scavenger Hunt
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⭐ Shakespeare ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Shakespeare's "Death Lines" Activity
⭐ Shakespeare's Epitaph Assignment
⭐ Shakespeare Valentine's Day Lesson Plan
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