Reading Bulletin Board Ideas

CKLA follows the Science of Reading. Many schools are moving to the Science of Reading and adopting curricula like CKLA however not purchasing printable resources. I have found myself in the same spot. As I work through this curriculum I am making resources to help other teachers navigate CKLA and what they need in their classrooms to be successful. Make sure to follow me to get notified when I add additional units.

What's included: 132 posters and handouts needed in Unit 1 in color and black and white versions. Notes on how to use each resource on the margin of each slide.

• Primary focus for each lesson
• What is a personal narrative
• Think-Pair-Share poster
• Memory topic suggestions
• What makes a good paragraph
• My first camping trip paragraph
• Read aloud activity
• Partner reading poster
• Think as you read poster
• Strong verbs activity
• Strong adjectives activity
• Listening and commenting poster
• Personification
• Change in option activity
• Showing not telling activity
• Showing vs. telling in dialogue
• 5 simple rules for dialogue poster
• Character dialogue
• Dialogue activity
• Theme activity
• Name narrative organizer
• Name narrative example
• Name passage example
• Writing strategies poster
• Segregation injustice handout
• Feedback poster
• Model narrative poster
• Museum of Giant Rocks activity
• Tone cards for tone activity
• The story slips for all stories to cut for group activity
• Surprise topics for narrative writing
• Similes and Metaphor handout
• My story chart handout
• Using your 5 senses poster
• Worst meal activity
• Context clues handout
• Emotional guessing game cards
• Author's point of view activity
• A view from Earth activity
• Color and black and white versions
• PDF and PPTX files. The PowerPoint has notes in the margin of how I use each resource.

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Need the timeline that is introduced in Unit 2 and is used throughout other units? I have created one HERE for a great visual for students!

Looking for other Unit Resources? Grab Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit 7, Unit 8 and Unit 9.

Also, I have focus boards for Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit 7, Unit 8 and Unit 9.

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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!

MEGA CHRISTMAS BUNDLE contains 3 BUNDLES with 13 products of worksheets, Center activities, fine motor prewriting practice, beginning alphabet lessons, numbers and number words, shapes, colors and so much more! Also there is a Bonus Product called, "Card Games Guide."

This MEGA CHRISTMAS MEGA BUNDLE contains three BUNDLES:

BUNDLE ONE: Christmas Prewriting Bundle

A. Prewriting Lines and Shapes

B. Prewriting Alphabet

C. Prewriting Numbers

BUNDLE TWO: Christmas Numbers Bundle

A. Numbers 1-10

B. Numbers 11-20

C. Numbers and Number Words Match

D. Numbers Fun Activities

BUNDLE THREE: Christmas Math and Literacy

A. Math and Literacy Worksheets

B. Alphabet and Numbers Card Games

C. Word Wall

D.Uppercase Match Lowercase

E.Math and Literacy Centers

F. Tracing Large Pictures

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Includes cheerful pastel themed back to school bulletin boards, number line, cursive & print alphabet posters, 10 drawer cart labels, 6 positive mindset posters, coatroom hooks, analog clock labels, editable schedule cards and name tag / pencil box name tag products. Just print, cut and hang to perfectly match your pastel rainbow decor!

Includes:

All Smiles For Back to School Grade Level Bulletin Board Student Name Plates

Rainbow pastel smile themed editable back to school bulletin board! Print and cut letter spell out 'All Smiles For' and includes grade level options for Pre-K through 8th grade!

Option to print student name plates and handwrite in names, or includes link to make a copy of an editable Google Slides option to type, print, and cut student name plates!

Checkerboard Pastel Smile Back to School Bulletin Board Ideas Complete Kit

Checkboard pastel smile themed back to school bulletin board! Print and cut letter spell out 'So Happy You're Here'. Includes checkerboard border (has overlap lines to help you line up perfectly! Also includes 6 full page graphics.

Perfect for all grade levels to welcome your students in a cheerful way!

Pastel Rainbow Number Line to 100 Posters with Negatives Option Printable Decor

Printable pastel rainbow themed number line. Prints 10 numbers to a sheet. Option to start at -5 or 0. Greatest option included is to have your number line go to 100. Perfect for above a math bulletin board. Just print the numbers that work best for your students / grade level!

Cheerful rainbow pastel theme with option of a white background or a composition notebook background.

Positive Affirmation Alphabet Posters Pastel Rainbow Printable Decor ABC Posters

Help build a positive and supportive classroom community! Printable pastel rainbow themed positive affirmation alphabet posters. Prints 1 letter to a sheet. Perfect for above an ELA or character education bulletin board!

3 design options as shown in preview. Cheerful rainbow pastel theme with option of a white background or a composition notebook background. Option of letters with or without primary lines.

Positive Affirmation Alphabet Posters Pastel Rainbow Printable Decor - CURSIVE

Help build a positive and supportive classroom community! Great for the upper elementary classroom. Printable pastel rainbow themed positive affirmation cursive alphabet posters. Prints 1 letter to a sheet. Perfect for above an ELA or character education bulletin board!

3 design options as shown in preview. Cheerful rainbow pastel theme with option of a white background or a composition notebook background. Option of cursive letters with or without primary lines.

Positive Mindset Affirmation Posters Pastel Rainbow Printable Classroom Decor

Cheerful posters to help spread and foster positivity in your classroom! Also perfect for a bulletin board or door decor! Set of 6 unique positive mindset posters. Each poster is 8.5" x 11" so no prep or cutting is required! Just print and display in your classroom!

Pastel Rainbow Smile 10 Drawer Rolling Cart Labels - Editable Options Included

Bright & cheerful pastel rainbow smile themed rolling cart drawer labels. Made to be used without the knob. Includes 2 options for pre-made labels. Also includes editable options to use with Powerpoint or made for Google Slides.

Please note a free Google Drive account is needed to use the made for google drive option. A zip drive can be downloaded once purchased, and a PDF with instructions explaining how to add a copy to your google drive is included.

Pastel Classroom Number Coat Room Cubby Numbered Labels Backpack Design

Use these cheerful classroom number labels to label the hooks in your coatroom or student cubbies. Each tag has pastel backpack clip art and a number to help your students keep their belongings organized!

These are in a non-editable PDF with numbers 1 - 30. Each tag measures approximately 3.75" wide and 3.3" high.

Pastel Rainbow Analog Clock Number Labels Minutes and Word Labels

Pastel rainbow minute & word labels for analog clocks. Hang on or around your clock to help students tell time. Includes 5 minute interval labels. Also includes labels for quarter past, half past, quarter after and o'clock.

Editable Daily Schedule Cards with Time Option - Pastel Rainbow Smile Decor

Editable made for Powerpoint & Google Slides options included! Pastel Rainbow Smile themed schedule cards with time card option. Perfect to add to your pastel rainbow themed classroom decor.

options for use:

1. Print PDF option, laminate & write schedule with dry erase marker to allow for changes

2. Powerpoint option- open file select ‘type’ to erase and write over with your schedule - print and laminate for increased durability!

*you must have powerpoint installed on your computer to use this version

font is KG one more light big (available as a free font on TeachShare)

3. Made for Google Slides option Open google slides link to automatically made a copy to add to your drive. copy and paste subject/time options onto cards to create your custom schedule

*you must have a free google drive account to use this version

*if you wish to have a subject added to this option let me know! happy to add!

Rainbow Pastel Smile Student Birthday Our Birthdays Bulletin Board Month Labels

Perfect to display to display student birthdays to help build & foster a positive classroom family environment! Can be posted on a bulletin board or on a bare classroom all. Includes a pastel rainbow colored cut out for each month and our birthdays header.

Perfect to match with your pastel rainbow classroom decor!

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SHAPES MEGA BUNDLE includes 2D and 3D shapes. There are POSTERS and game cards for flashcards, memory games, and songs. This packet includes 2D and 3D shapes tracing various shapes to create train pictures. Cut and Paste activity helps students recognize shapes in their environment. Some worksheets teach the number of sides and corners, as well as simple shapes books that students can take home. Finally, the two cookie shapes activities provide an engaging way for students to learn about shapes.

There are 4 BUNDLES in this MEGA BUNDLE.

• 2D and 3D Shapes Worksheets BUNDLE
• 2D and 3D Shapes Playdough Activities BUNDLE
• 2D and 3D Shapes Activities BUNDLE
• 2D and 3D Shapes Posters MINI-BUNDLE

BONUS: Card Games Book

All products include instructions, index, and playdough recipe.

Learning objectives:

• Identify and draw shapes.
• Read and write shape words.
• Count the number of sides and corners.
• Improve fine motor skills.
• Improve eye-hand coordination.
• Follow directions

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Dive into the joy and meaning of Easter with our comprehensive "Christian Easter Celebration Bible Bundle: GROWING Christian Easter Activities," meticulously crafted for elementary students. This vibrant collection combines creativity, tradition, and learning, offering a multi-dimensional approach to teaching about Easter. Whether you're guiding students through the significance of Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday or exploring Easter traditions around the world, this bundle has everything you need to make the season come alive in your classroom.

Key Features:

• Aligned with the Ontario Curriculum: This bundle is tailored to meet the standards and expectations of the Ontario Curriculum, ensuring that it fits seamlessly into your lesson planning.
• Christian School-Friendly: Designed with Christian schools in mind, this bundle respects and emphasizes the religious significance of Easter, making it a perfect fit for your classroom.
• Interactive and Engaging: With a mix of crafts, playacting, and visual learning, this bundle is designed to keep students engaged and excited about learning.
• Educational Value: Beyond the festivities, this bundle offers deep educational value, enhancing students' reading comprehension, historical understanding, and cultural awareness.

Transform your Easter teaching with our "Easter Celebration Bundle," where fun meets faith and learning.

Bundle all the Biblically Integrated Learning in ONE!

All Number & Letter of the Week in One Money Saving Bundle!

30% off!

Are you looking for something fresh, new and unique for your classroom decor this year ?

If you are teaching in a Christian School or you Homeschool, this Bible Themed Classroom Decor Bundle might just be just what you are looking for !

You’ll find Bible Characters and images on the following :

• Alphabet Posters
• Number Posters
• Shape Posters
• Colors Posters
• Weekly Focus Wall
• Books of the Bible Posters

As the Bible says in Deuteronomy 6:6-9 :

"These commandments that I give you today..... Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.…. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gate”

Decorate Your Class or Homeschool with a Bible Theme!

This Bundle Has it all!

All at a 20% Bundle Discount!

Dive into the rich tapestry of Black history with our Ultimate Black History Month Educational Bundle, meticulously crafted for educators passionate about providing a comprehensive, interactive, and engaging learning experience. This bundle combines a variety of resources, ensuring a well-rounded approach to teaching pivotal moments and figures in Black history. Suitable for grades 4-8, these resources are perfect for integrating into ELA, Social Studies, Art, and more.

1. Black History Month Athlete Trading Cards - Interactive Digital & Print Resource: Engage and educate your students with this interactive set of athlete trading cards. Celebrate the achievements of influential Black athletes with this 60-slide resource, perfect for classroom activities, creative projects, and bulletin board displays.
2. Claudette Colvin STAAR Test Prep Text (Grades 6-8) - FREEBIE: Dive into the inspiring story of Claudette Colvin with this STAAR test prep text. Designed for students in grades 6-8, this resource not only enriches students' knowledge about an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement but also sharpens their test-taking skills.
3. MLK 3 Interactive Timelines, Bulletin Boards & Door Decor: Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with interactive timelines and visually appealing decor. This resource is perfect for creating an educational environment that celebrates MLK's journey and teachings, inspiring students through interactive learning and creative expression.
4. Black History Month Digital Resource - 45 Google Slides, 15 Texts, Video & Writing: This comprehensive digital resource is a treasure trove of information, featuring 45 Google Slides, 15 texts, videos, and writing prompts. It's designed to provide a rich educational experience, sparking discussions and deepening understanding.
5. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis (Grades 5-8) - Valentine's Day Special: Analyze the profound messages in songs from the Civil Rights Movement with this unique resource. It's an engaging way for students to connect with history through music, enhancing their analytical skills and emotional understanding of the era.
6. Color & Discover Modern Heroes of Black History Month - Freebie: This creative resource allows students to learn about modern heroes of Black History Month through coloring activities. It's a fun, engaging way to introduce younger students to influential figures and their contributions.
7. Claudette Colvin STAAR Test Prep Text (Grades 6-8) - FREEBIE (Duplicate): Reinforce your students' understanding and appreciation of Claudette Colvin's courageous stand during the Civil Rights Movement with this STAAR test prep text. This resource doubles the opportunity to integrate critical reading and historical knowledge into your test preparation activities.

Each resource in this bundle is thoughtfully designed to cater to different learning styles and classroom needs, making it the perfect package to explore, celebrate, and honor Black History Month in your classroom. Equip your students with knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a deep appreciation for the contributions and stories of Black individuals with our Ultimate Black History Month Educational Bundle.

Preschool and Kindergarten will have hours of engagement with alphabet craft activities in this huge BUNDLE. They are perfect for letter recognition, beginning letter sounds, letter formation, and fun! Each letter has 3 craft activity options and a letter song or poem.

What you get:

• 3 crafts each for all 26 Letters
• Cut and Paste options
• Color and Black and White
• Uppercase and lowercase
• Sing-a-long Letter song or poem

Preschool Kindergarten Learning Objectives:

• Letter recognition
• Enhance creativity
• Improve social skills
• Improve fine motor skills
• Follow directions
• Decision making
• Self-worth

26 Letter Crafts include:

• apple picture
• paper tube bee
• egg carton caterpillar
• dog puppet
• elephant paper plate
• fish bowl
• go, slow and stop sign
• hippo craft
• frog pond
• jungle stick puppets
• koala
• ladybug finger puppets
• Mail Me My Alphabet Letters
• tissue paper nest
• paper plate octopus
• pumpkin patch
• quilt
• hanging rainbow
• sheep
• train
• underwater
• paper plate whale
• cotton swab
• x-ray hands
• yak
• zebra

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SAVE time and money with this THANKSGIVING Preschool Kindergarten BUNDLE of Numbers and Letter ACTIVITIES AND worksheets. The students will be learning math and literacy skills with these easy-to-use, hands-on activities, and NO PREP worksheets: all with a Thanksgiving theme! This product is perfect for substitute teachers and even for take-home packets. This holiday product is a great way to reinforce shapes, numbers, and letters using the fun Thanksgiving theme.

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• Math and Literacy Worksheets and Activities
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Teaching Theme Passages, Anchor Charts, Worksheets, and Posters Activities: Determining Theme BUNDLE

Teaching theme can be a tricky task! If you need theme passages, activities, printable theme anchor charts, and task cards that will engage your students and help them understand theme, this is the bundle for you!

In this Teaching Theme Bundle, you will find the following products. Please click on their title to see previews.

• THEME POSTERS
• THEME TASK CARDS AND WORKSHEETS
• THEME READING PASSAGES AND WORKSHEETS

NOTE: ALL the files in this bundle include a digital distance learning option in Google Slides.

THEME READING PASSAGES INCLUDES:

These theme reading passages are perfect for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students for finding the theme in a passage. Teaching this reading skill can be difficult due to the inferential elements, but this no prep printable pack makes understanding THEME much easier for students.

This product includes:

• one theme explanation page
• one page of product notes
• 8 full-page, SEQUENTIAL narrative passages
• a theme questions page for each passage
• sample answer keys for each printable

BONUS: A one-page option to find the "big idea theme" for each passage as well as a reference sheet (designed to be copied front to back) for big idea themes are also included. The theme reference pages would be perfect for to keep as a reference for students throughout the entire year.

THEME TASK CARDS INCLUDES:

Finding the Theme: These Theme Task Cards and Worksheets are perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade. These THEME task cards have differentiated answer sheets to meet the varying needs of the students in your class. Since each answer sheet asks the student to do different things, you can use these task cards THREE TIMES with each student, if you choose.

Please note that on 4/1/20, a digital distance learning option has been added to this file. EACH OF THE THREE ANSWER SHEETS can be used in either Google Slides or Google Forms (three answering options each, for a total of six different links for students).

This product includes:

• one theme explanation page
• 2 pages of ideas about how to use the theme task cards
• 24 task cards (each task card contains a full passage/story)
• 3 different options for answer sheets along with corresponding answer keys (option 3 does NOT have a key since student answers will vary)
• 3 worksheets that can be used with any story or passage

This product is differentiated into three different ways the students will choose their answers.

One Word Theme Task Card Answer Sheet:

You might use these if you just want your students to understand simple one topic themes. You also might use this for your below grade level learners to keep it simple.

Choose the Best Sentence Theme Task Card Answer Sheet:

You might use these if you want your students to identify the theme in a complete sentence. This could also be used for on level learners.

Write your own Theme Task Card Answer Sheet:

This one does not have any answers they have

to write their own theme statement. Great for

those above level learners.

THEME POSTERS INCLUDES:

Teaching theme and finding the theme is a very difficult concept to teach due to the inferential element. These BIG IDEA THEME POSTERS can be hung and used as a reference for your students as they explore the big ideas in THEME.

This product includes:

• One theme explanation page
• 31 (half-sheet) Theme Posters
• 2 Blank Posters (just in case you need to add additional themes)
• A picture book list organized by theme (corresponds to the posters)

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

These products include 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.

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• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
• CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS
• VOCABULARY PRODUCTS

Support your bilingual students' reading comprehension with these reading genre posters. The posters are available in Spanish and English, making them perfect for Spanish bilingual classes, dual language classes, or English language learners.

Use these genre posters to improve your students' understanding of different types of literature and enhance their language acquisition skills in Spanish and English. The memorable graphics and examples on each poster will help ESL students comprehend and retain important content-specific vocabulary as they explore the various genre types.

This bundle offers both the English Genre Poster Set and the Spanish Genre Poster Set, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the different genre types in both languages. Each poster set includes 25 distinct genres, enabling students to explore and learn from a diverse range of literary genres.

Genre Posters included:

• Fiction- Ficción
• Fantasy- Fantasía
• Realistic Fiction- Ficción realista
• Historical Fiction- Ficción historica
• Traditional Literature- Literatura tradicional
• Folktale- Cuento popular y Cuento folclórico
• Fable- Fábula
• Fairy Tale- Cuento de hadas
• Tall Tale- Cuento exagerado
• Trickster Tale- Cuento de tramposo
• Myth- Mito
• Legend- Leyenda
• Drama- Drama
• Poetry- Poesía
• Mystery- Misterio
• Science Fiction- Ciencia ficción
• Horror- Terror
• Humor- Humor
• Adventure- Aventura
• Nonfiction- No ficción
• Expository Text- Texto expositivo
• Informational Text- Texto informativo
• Narrative Nonfiction / Literary Nonfiction - No ficción narrativa
• Persuasive Article- Texto persuasivo
• Biography- Biografía
• Autobiography- Autobiografía

Please note: Two posters with the same content but different titles are available for your preference. Select the titles that best suit your curriculum and teaching approach.

English Posters: Choose between "Expository Text" and "Informational Text" for one poster and "Narrative Nonfiction" and "Literary Nonfiction" for another.

Spanish Posters: Choose between "texto expositivo" and "text informativo" for one poster and "cuento popular" and "cuento folclórico" for another.

What's Included for each poster set:

25 Reading Genre Posters available in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Posters (11” x 8.5”)

• Print 1 per page
• Color printing
• Black & white printing, ink saver!
• Digital poster (Google Slides™ & PPTX)

★ Mini Posters (5” x 4”)

• Print 4 per page
• Color printing
• Black & white printing, ink saver!
• Versatile and can be used in students' interactive notebooks, on a smaller literacy focus wall, or at literacy centers.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall

• Google Slides™
• PowerPoint
• Display posters in your lessons digitally!

★ Editable Genre Posters

• Color printing
• Full size (11” x 8.5”)
• Edit in Powerpoint or Google Slides™
• Print and write in blanks

PLEASE NOTE: Only the definitions are editable. Graphics, headings, and title are not editable.

Digital Genre Word Wall

Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall for both Spanish and English genre posters.

• Check out the video preview to see it in action!
• Quick and easy setup with a link to make a copy of the Digital Word Wall via Google Slides™
• Ready to use by assigning to students via Google Classroom™ for individual access
• The Main slide includes a table of contents with 21 genre types (word only)
• Click on any genre to view the corresponding genre poster
• Clickable links for interactive presentation mode
• Support students with this handy tool for referencing genre types
• Ideal for whole-class review or display on a projector
• Perfect for distance learning, virtual classrooms, or in-person settings.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE for each poster set

Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing a PDF, a digital access page, and two PowerPoint presentations.

PDF includes:

• Table of Contents
• Digital Access to DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL (Google Slides™)
• Digital Access to Editable Anchor Charts (Google Slides™)
• Full-size color genre posters
• Full-size black & white genre posters
• Mini-size genre posters color
• Mini-size genre posters in black & white

2 PPTX Files

• File 1: Editable Genre Anchor Charts
• File 2: Digital Genre Word Wall

Ways to use:

Here are some fantastic ways to make the most of these Genre Posters:

1. Introduce New Genres: Display the posters when introducing a new genre type, providing explicit teaching and guidance to students about the genre.
2. Foster Active Engagement: Encourage students to actively engage with texts by using posters to examine the characteristics that define each genre.
3. Long-lasting Reference: Keep the genre posters displayed on your literacy focus wall throughout the year, serving as a constant reference point for students.
4. Independent Reference: Provide students with their own version of the genre posters for their interactive reading notebooks, empowering them to independently refer to genre characteristics.
5. Genre Review: Easily review previously taught genres by referring back to the posters before reading texts from specific genres.
6. Durable and Reusable: Print, cut, and laminate each anchor chart for long-term use, ensuring they can be utilized for years to come.
7. Genre Knowledge Check: Display the posters to review previously taught genres and tap into students' background knowledge before diving into texts from specific genres.
8. Versatile Placement: Place mini versions or full-size posters at literacy centers, giving students easy access to genre information during independent work.
9. Digital Integration: Include the digital version of the posters in your mini-lessons or share the digital genre wall with students for virtual or in-class reference.
10. Customize as Needed: Utilize the editable version of the posters to personalize the definition and elements of each genre anchor chart to suit your classroom's specific needs.
11. Enhance your Classroom Library: Incorporate the genre posters into your classroom library to create an immersive environment that encourages students to explore different genres. By placing them in corresponding genre sections, you help your students to make informed choices when selecting books from the library.

These genre posters are a versatile resource that will bring joy, engagement, and clarity to your genre instruction. Let your creativity soar as you explore all the ways to incorporate them into your teaching practice!

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

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⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic

⭐ Bilingual Classroom Library Labels- English & Spanish

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