Writing Poetry Unit: Fun Poetry Activities - Paint Chip, Blackout, + 12 more!

Teaching poetry doesn't have to be intimidating. In fact, it can (and should be!) really fun! With this writing poetry unit, you'll have 14 fun and creative poetry activities that you can use as stand-alone prompts or pair with ANY text.

Oftentimes, creative writing prompts like poetry get cut due to testing and time constraints. But what if I told you that you don't have to choose between creative activities and your set curriculum? With the help of this poetry unit, you can have both!

These poetry response tasks are the perfect solution for incorporating creative writing and poetry into your regular curriculum. Many of the ideas I have are in response to literature, but they can easily work with informational text too! Go wild and unleash your own creativity!

As an added bonus, you'll receive an editable poetry reading and analysis template to help with ANY poem! Using the acronym R.E.A.D, students are prompted to read, enliven, annotate, and decipher poetry.

So, whether you want students to write poetry as an creative act or keep your set curriculum aligned to your standards and pacing guide, this resource is for you!

You will get:

⭐ A poetry response library with ideas for use

⭐ Standard alignment suggestions

⭐14 creative poetry activities that can be used digitally or in print

⭐ Student response handouts

⭐Self-grading or poetry writing rubrics

⭐Poetry choice board templates

Things to note:

✅ Everything is editable to fit your needs!

✅ The creative nature of these prompts work with a wide range of grade levels

✅ I have included a variety of examples for texts 4th-12th

✅ You can use this activities digitally or in print

✅ Check the preview for a closer look!