Genre Infographic Guide

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 by providing a clear, visually organized reference for understanding common literary genres. Using an infographic format, learners review twelve genres-such as fantasy, biography, poetry, drama, realistic fiction, and science fiction-along with familiar book examples, helping them connect genre traits to real titles and strengthen genre recognition skills.

Learning Goals

• Genre Awareness (Grades 4-6)
  Students build familiarity with major literary genres and how they differ in purpose, structure, and content.
• Recognizing Literary Categories
  Learners associate genre names with defining characteristics and representative examples.
• Visual Learning & Comprehension
  The infographic layout helps students process and remember information through organized visual cues.
• Foundational Literary Analysis
  Students begin linking genre traits to specific texts, supporting deeper analysis in future lessons.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Reference Tool
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary ELA standards and genre instruction.
• Anchor Chart or Study Aid
  Can be used as a reference page, discussion starter, or review sheet across multiple units.
• Supports Visual Learners
  Clear sections and examples make genre distinctions easy to understand at a glance.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for notebooks, reading centers, test prep, or homeschool reference materials.

This printable worksheet serves as a helpful genre guide that students can return to throughout the year. By organizing genre categories and examples in a clear infographic format, learners strengthen reading comprehension, genre awareness, and study skills. It’s a simple, no-prep resource that works well as both a classroom anchor and a homeschool reference tool.

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