Individual Worksheet
Subject: English | Topic: Types of Writing | Grade/Age: Grade 5
Student's Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Instructions for the Student
Hello! Today you will explore different types of writing, also called genres. Your goal is to create descriptors for each genre. A descriptor is a word or phrase that describes its main features. Read each task carefully. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Use full sentences where needed. Good luck!
Task 1: Genre Detective (3 points)
Read the short descriptions below. For each description, write the correct genre from the list. Then, write one descriptor (a key feature) for that genre.
Genres: crime, fairy tale, classic, legend, poem, play, horror, comic
| Description | Genre Name | One Descriptor (Key Feature) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A story about magical creatures like fairies and goblins, often starting with "Once upon a time...". | ||
| 2. A story or book that is very famous and has been loved by people for a very long time. | ||
| 3. A story told through pictures and speech bubbles in panels. | ||
| 4. A story that is meant to be performed by actors on a stage. | ||
| 5. A story that tries to scare the reader with ghosts, monsters, or suspense. |