Reading Genre Personality Test – Secondary Library Lesson – Genre Activity

Description

June 19, 2026: The 2026 update is officially ready!

FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS READING PERSONALITY TEST:

• Recommended for: Grades 6+

• Lesson Duration: 2–3 library lessons of 35-40 minutes each

• Number of pages: 114

• Formats: PowerPoint, Google Slides, PDF

• Editable: YES, most text is editable (Genre Personality descriptions and Pet Peeves are locked, but all book recommendations and genres are fully editable).

• Technology requirements: Computer + projector + screen/wall, copier, paper, Google Classroom (optional)

• Student supplies: Pen or pencil

This Reading Genre Personality Test walks you through the entire lesson, step-by-step. This includes:

• Scoring directions and all 12 Genre Personality profiles

• Multiple genre recommendations are given for each profile. Because libraries have different setup needs, you can edit the recommended genres in all parts of this product to make it work for your specific space!

• It’s all ready to go! No prep is needed other than printing the companion quiz for students to follow along, if desired.

• Includes full directions for teachers and students.

Printable Quiz Sheets (4 Pages)

Students can easily follow along with the presentation and track their tallies on the printable quiz sheet.

• Includes a 4-page test and a 1-page “My Genre Personality” Reflections sheet.

• Most text is editable in PDF, PowerPoint, and Google Slides formats.

“My Genre Personality” Google Form

After determining their results (most students will have more than one Reading Genre Personality outcome), students fill out this Google Form to reflect on their results.

This is an incredible tool for a middle school library or high school classroom because it gives librarians and teachers an organized, digital format to see student results and evaluate reading preferences at a glance.

24 “Recommended Reads” Bookmarks (24 Pages)

• Side 1: Features the unique Genre Personality description, pet peeves, and recommended genres.

• Side 2: A curated list of 18–25 recommended book titles for each personality, conveniently sorted by age group (either middle school or high school and beyond).

• All titles and recommended genres are editable in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats.

• Also includes the legacy bookmarks from 2022–2025, ensuring your students have robust options even if your library doesn’t have immediate access to 2026 new book releases.

Full-Page Genre Profiles (24 Pages)

A larger version of the bookmarks that includes silhouette illustrations for each personality type.

• Fully editable in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF to perfectly fit your collection.

• Includes archive profiles from 2022 to present.

Step-by-Step Lesson Plan (9 Pages)

Detailed, step-by-step instructions for your prep work, Day 1, Day 2, and post-activity extensions.

Genre Description & At-A-Glance Cards (4 Pages)

Perfect to hand out to students, teachers, and parents who want a quick copy of their profile. Includes an Answer Key matrix to help students figure out their results at a glance after completing the quiz. (4 cards per page; recommended genres are editable).

Transform Your Space with an Unforgettable Library Genre Activity

This comprehensive kit is more than just a quiz—it is a foundational Library Genre Activity designed to transform your library’s reading culture and build lasting student autonomy.

Bring this interactive Reading Genre Personality Test to your Middle School Library or high school media center to connect your readers with their absolute perfect book genres today!

RELATED RESOURCES:

• What’s Your Genre Personality? (elementary version, grades 3-6)

• What’s Your Genre Personality? (Double Bundle–includes both elementary and secondary versions)

• What Mystery Genre Character Are You? Quiz

• Shelf Labels for Genrefied Libraries

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