Genre Lab Investigation Answer Key

This worksheet places students in the role of a “Literary Scientist” who must analyze five unidentified text samples and determine their correct genres. For each passage, students read closely, identify genre-specific clues, and write a brief justification explaining the evidence that guided their decision. The samples include a variety of genres such as science fiction, horror, biography, realistic fiction, and sports-based narratives. This task strengthens students’ ability to recognize tone, setting, character types, and thematic elements that define genre. By writing justifications, learners practice supporting claims with text evidence. The worksheet builds analytical reading skills and encourages deeper engagement with literary structure.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Genre Identification

Reading Comprehension – Citing Text Evidence

Literary Analysis – Recognizing Genre Traits

Critical Thinking – Justifying Interpretations

This worksheet is part of our Genres of Literature Worksheets collection.