Genre Scavenger Hunt | Reading Activity for Grades 2–5 📚

Make genre study engaging and interactive with this Genre Scavenger Hunt, designed to get students moving, thinking, and applying their understanding of fiction and nonfiction genres. Perfect for grades 2–5, this low-prep activity works well for literacy centers, small groups, early finishers, or whole-class review.

Students search for clues hidden around the classroom (or school library) and use each clue to identify and record different literary genres. This hands-on approach helps reinforce genre characteristics while keeping students motivated and actively learning.

This resource is designed with teachers in mind—clear directions, built-in differentiation, and ready-to-use materials mean less prep and more purposeful instruction.

What’s included:

• Teacher prep guide
• Plan for the clues hidden
• Answer keys
• Activity instructions
• Differentiated student recording sheets

Why teachers love it:

• Supports genre standards for upper elementary reading
• Encourages movement, collaboration, and critical thinking
• Easy to adapt for different grade levels and abilities
• Works in classrooms, libraries, or hallway setups

This genre scavenger hunt for grades 2–5 is an engaging way to review or introduce genres while keeping students excited about reading.