Passport Genre Quiz

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they build reading comprehension, literary analysis, and critical thinking skills through an engaging “passport stamp” format. Learners read six short narrative excerpts and choose the correct genre for each, using textual clues such as setting, character traits, plot elements, and stylistic features to guide their decisions.

Learning Goals

• Genre Identification (Grades 4-6)
  Students accurately identify genres including fantasy, science fiction, biography, poetry, adventure, and horror.
• Using Textual Evidence
  Learners analyze details within each excerpt to support genre choices.
• Comparing Genre Traits
  Students examine how different genres use unique conventions, themes, and structures.
• Evidence-Based Decision Making
  The activity reinforces choosing answers based on clues rather than assumptions.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary ELA and literature standards.
• Engaging Passport Theme
  The stamp-style format adds motivation while keeping focus on academic skills.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for reading units, literacy centers, homework, assessment, or enrichment.
• Clear, Manageable Texts
  Short excerpts reduce cognitive load while still encouraging thoughtful analysis.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen genre recognition by practicing close reading and evidence-based reasoning. By “traveling” through different genres and analyzing narrative clues, learners build stronger comprehension, literary awareness, and classification skills. It’s a fun, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool settings.

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