Genres

Fiction

Non-Fiction

Different forms of Writing
This downloadable PDF file is one page that neatly summarises all the different types of writing genres by the purpose for the writing.
Read Write Think - Teaching genre lesson plan
This is a brilliant resource with all the downloadable sheets that you would need to support the lesson supplied for you including this page on the characteristics of different genres.
Publishing in Different Forms
This downloadable PDF page is an exhaustive list of the different types of writing children can do - would be useful to turn into a display near a writing corner or for when planning topics.
Literature Genre List
A simple list of genres on flashcards with a picture on each card to match.
Wikipedia's Literary Genres
An exhaustive list of genres linking to detailed information about each one (though written for adults).
Kim's Corner for Teacher Talk
Great resources for a wide range of genres.
Genre Group Book Review
An interactive where children enter information about the book using prompts about the genre.
Aspects of genres
A unit plan on helping children identify and write different genres.

General Genre Resources