Genre Genius

This worksheet has sections for title, author, genre, and requires students to describe the setting and list main characters in order of importance. Students also explain the story problem, how it’s solved, and whether they would recommend the book. The genre options provide an opportunity to identify and understand literary categories. This layout supports structured thinking around the narrative and genre classification.

By identifying the genre, students learn to recognize literary elements specific to different types of stories. Summarizing the problem and solution builds analytical and comprehension skills, helping students understand story structure. Listing characters in order of importance promotes critical thinking around character roles. This worksheet supports genre awareness and narrative understanding.