Use Genre Posters to Boost Reading Comprehension!

How to use genre posters to boost reading comprehension!

Using Genre Posters as a Learning Tool

Today, we want to highlight a simple yet effective educational tool that can significantly enrich your students' learning experience – genre posters!

Yes, you heard it right. It's true; they may seem like just pieces of paper with some text and graphics on them. But collectively, these genre posters can do wonders in familiarizing your elementary students with reading genres. 

Understanding Reading Genres = Comprehension

As you know, understanding different reading genres is a core part of understanding reading and comprehension. It helps students to not only broaden their viewpoints but also to develop their interests and critical thinking skills. But let's face it, teaching genres can sometimes be a daunting task. This is where genre posters come to the rescue!

Now, you might ask, how can genre posters help?

Using Genre Posters as Visual Cues

First off, genre posters provide visual cues that make learning both fun and interactive for students. When children see colorful illustrations and descriptions of each genre, they can easily identify and differentiate between them. From mystery, fantasy, and science fiction, to poetry, biography, and non-fiction – every genre poster plays a vital role in igniting their curiosity and boosting their comprehension.

My Genre Posters!

My genre posters include the following reading genres:

• Fantasy
• Science Fiction
• Historical Fiction
• Realistic Fiction
• Mystery
• Biography
• Adventure
• Sports
• Humor
• Scary
• Poetry
• Graphic Novels
• Fairy Tales
• Comedy
• Animal Tales
• Classics
• Horror
• Nonfiction
• I Can Read Books
• Books for Everyone
• Playaways (audiobooks)

Making Connections to Text

Secondly, genre posters act as constant reminders of what they've learned. Imagine this: A student just finished reading a fantasy book like 'Harry Potter,' and feels thrilled about it. They look at the 'Fantasy' genre poster on the wall and instantly make a text connection. They remember the features of fantasy that it depicts - magical creatures, mythical beings, and enchanting worlds. This not only reinforces their understanding but also motivates them to explore more books from the same genre.

How to Promote Independent Reading with Genre Posters

Moreover, genre posters promote independent reading. Once students are familiar with different genres, they can make informed decisions about what to read next. It empowers them to venture beyond their comfort zones and read something they haven't tried before, be it a historical fiction novel or a gripping thriller.

Lastly, genre posters can serve as great discussion starters. Encourage your students to share their favorite genres and the reasons behind their choices. It can lead to interesting classroom conversations and mutual book recommendations. And there's nothing better than seeing your students passionately talk about books, right? If you are looking for a BOOK TALK FORM, click here.

Genre posters are fun!!!

In essence, genre posters are a fun, engaging, and effective way to introduce your elementary students to the diverse world of reading genres. They can make learning about different genres an adventure in itself, sparking curiosity and fostering a love for reading. So, why not give it a try?

CLICK HERE to access my Reading Genre Posters with a white background.

CLICK HERE to access my Reading Genre Posters with a dark background.

Happy teaching! - Jen