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Middle school poetry activities for Google Apps
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 poet
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5th - 12th
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Poetry Analysis Unit Poem of the Week Poetry Reading Comprehension Passages
Are you looking for engaging ways to teach poetry in your classroom? Look no further, this Poetry Analysis Unit: Poem of the Week is a complete way to get you set up to begin this study in your classroom. This format is a consistent way to teach your students traditional poetry. My students have gained exposure to a variety of authors and become more fluent readers through these. POEM OF THE WEEK PACKET INCLUDES:Print and digital format available (see page 3 for link)Teacher notes and tipsClicka
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4th - 6th
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Bio Poem Template Bulletin Board End of Year Writing Last Day of School Activity
End of Year project made simple! This bio poem lesson and bulletin board for the end of the school year are a great way to celebrate each student as a unique individual. This simple yet powerful bulletin board is a show-stopper!This bio poetry lesson includes templates to make writing these poems a snap! Modeled writing, student checklist, fast finisher challenge task, and templates are included to make displaying your students' writing simple! You can print and go with a scoring rubric and anch
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Poetry Reading Comprehension Activities Poem Analysis 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Elements of Poetry Unit Middle School - Poetry Analysis Mini-Lessons
Ease into your Elements of Poetry unit this year with these 8 comprehensive poetry analysis mini-lessons, created to simplify and engage. Each lesson focuses on the different poetry elements and is packed with PowerPoints, graphic organizers, and fun poetry analysis worksheets. This middle school poetry unit is guaranteed to make poetry digestible for both you & your students!✔ Check out the preview and take a closer look! This comprehensive approach to teaching the elements of poetry helps
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5th - 8th
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Creative Writing Unit Prompts Activities & Projects for Middle + High School
This Creative Writing Workbook includes 25+ different creative writing projects + activities for students to complete! It is designed for grades 6-12 and includes student descriptions, student examples, brainstorming pages, and rubrics for each project!This resource provides teachers with a unique way to present creative writing projects to students. The journal is organized by fiction and non-fiction, and allows students to work independently while simultaneously creating a portfolio of their
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6th - 12th
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Figurative Language STATIONS - Group Activities - Print & DIGITAL
Figurative Language Stations with Task Cards: Would you like your students more clear on figurative language and sound devices? Motivate them with this must-have creative STATION work! Now includes a DIGITAL version! You get EIGHT different stations with task cards and inviting student handouts for each. Students identify and analyze figurative language, and then brainstorm to apply their knowledge in imaginative ways. Clear and specific teacher guidelines are provided to make set up and grad
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6th - 9th
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Mood and Tone Mini Lesson Notes & Activities for Middle School
*2021 Update* This is the first step to get your students to start thinking about how and why an author chooses the words they use. With this mini lesson, you will teach your middle school students the meaning of tone and mood and how to identify it in text. It is a great starting off point for any analyzing text unit.What's Included:1. Google Slides Presentation: 14 creative and colorful slides that will help your students understand the basics of tone and mood.2. Vocabulary and Definitions: In
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6th - 8th
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Bio Poems Made Easy (Printable and Digital)
Bio Poems are simple poems written about people, and they are both easy and fun to write because they follow a predictable pattern. Bio Poems don't usually rhyme, so all students can experience success with this format. You can have students write Bio Poems about themselves, or they can write about famous historical figures, book characters, people they admire, etc. This ready-to-use poetry lesson includes directions, graphic organizers, a Bio Poem planning page, a sheet of decorative writing pa
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3rd - 8th
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Close Reading Poems | National Poetry Month: Printable & Digital Formats
This resource is perfect for close reading poems for National Poetry Month in April!But, poetry doesn't have to be saved for April! Use this pack to practice close reading poems in your classroom to help grow your students' love for poetry. This resource is designed to help teachers engage students with classic poetry through guiding questions during multiple reads.With three questions to guide different purposes for reading each of the twelve poems, you'll be set to apply a variety of reading s
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4th - 6th
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High School English Sub Plans for Language Arts Classes With 10 Lesson Plans
Looking for emergency sub plans for your high school English class? If you don't have time to make detailed sub plans, or need some creative lesson plans to use in-between units, this is the resource for you! Don't let sick days be wasted days - these no-prep lessons are meaningful for students and easy for substitute teachers to implement! All student materials are available in PDF to print and writeable Google Slides. DETAILS:⭐ 10 Days of Lesson Plans ⭐ 8 Individual Lesson (two lessons last f
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8th - 12th
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Connotation & Denotation Mini Lesson and Activities for Middle School ELA
*2021 Update* This is the first step to get your students to understand tone. With this mini lesson, you will teach your middle school students what connotation and denotation mean, and its importance in a sentence. It is a great starting off point for analyzing passages.What's Included:1. Google Slides Presentation: 10 creative and colorful slides that will help your students understand the basics of connotation and denotation2. Vocabulary and Definitions: Introduces and explains- Figurative ,
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6th - 8th
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The Raven: 2-Day Reading Stations Activity & Quiz, Edgar Allan Poe (with GOOGLE)
I love Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”, especially as a Halloween activity, but it’s a TOUGH poem… so this stations activity breaks down the difficult parts to scaffold understanding for teen and tween readers! Use up to 9 stations: Rhyme & Structure, Storyline/Summary, Parallel Structure, Allusion, Vocabulary, Unreliable Narrator, Symbolism, Theme, and Ask the Teacher.Plus, the follow-up quiz is an easy-to-grade assessment that checks for literal understanding AND critical thinking with a mix
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7th - 12th
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Poetry Unit Plan - 3 Weeks of Writing, Analysis, & Elements for High School
This poetry unit plan for high school students will inspire your students to LOVE writing poetry! Students write many different types of poetry, analyze poetry by learning poetic devices and terms, create a beautiful poetry portfolio, take a quiz, and do poetry presentations. All the prep work is done - just print and go! All materials are available in PDF to print and student materials are writeable in Google Slides. This Unit Plan Includes the Following: ⭐ Student Portfolio Packet – This 30-p
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8th - 12th
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Poetry Unit Reading Comprehension Passages 4th 5th Grade | Poem Poetry Analysis
Are you looking for engaging ways to teach poetry in your classroom? Look no further, this Poetry Unit Analysis Bundle: Poem of the Week is a complete way to get you set up to begin this study in your classroom. This format is a consistent way to teach your students traditional poetry. My students have gained exposure to a variety of authors and become more fluent readers through these.BUNDLE INCLUDES- CLICK TO PREVIEW ALL:POEM OF THE WEEK SET #1POEM OF THE WEEK SET #2 POEM OF THE WEEK SET #3 FA
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4th - 6th
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Poetry Unit 4th & 5th grade Reading Comprehension passages & types of poetry
This poetry unit for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders has everything you need to teach, practice, and reinforce poetry skills. This resource also includes reading a variety of types of poetry posters and comprehension passages that can be used for test prep or throughout the school year with digital and printable versions. INSIDE YOU WILL FIND:11 types of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE POSTERS:SimileMetaphorPersonificationOnomatopoeiaHyperboleIdiomImageryAlliterationAllusionOxymoronSymbolism12 POEM STYLES POSTER
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4th - 6th
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"Roar" By Katy Perry Figurative Language & Poetic Devices Distance Learning
Common Core Language and Reading Practice Using Song Lyrics: "Roar" by Katy Perry - updated for distance learning!This IS included in Poetry Resources Bundle, Volume 2.This activity uses popular song lyrics ("Roar" By Katy Perry, written by Bonnie McKee) to practice figurative language & poetic devices. It also includes exercises for students to analyze tone/mood and how the devices contribute to the overall meaning. *NEWLY ADDED (Feb. 26, 2014): Activities for analyzing word connotations (n
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6th - 11th
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Shakespeare Life & Times Introduction Powerpoint Presentation
Introduction to Shakespeare Presentation can be used with ANY Shakespeare unit!Shakespeare Life and Times Introduction and History Powerpoint Presentation - can be used easily for distance learning as I have provided links for a Google Slides version, as well!An excellent introduction and thorough history of the life and times of William Shakespeare. This can be shown before you read or act any of Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, or lengthy poems. It includes a two-page handout with answer key. Thi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Text Set: ELA Theme, Characterization, Plot
Engage students with the classic yet twisted short story Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl paired with lesser known but equally surprising poem by the same author.With this Roald Dahl text set, students will read his version of Little Red Riding Hood and compare it to Lamb to the Slaughter. Viewed through a gender lens, Roald Dahl is a master at portraying female characters as a powerful element of surprise. These two Dahl texts paired with informational texts and a story element review create
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8th - 12th
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Poetry Stations for Middle School ELA Print and Digital | Figurative Language
Make reviewing and learning poetry terms and component fun with these middle school ELA poetry stations! This set includes 8 low-prep and 100% digital poetry stations perfect for exploring a variety of poems, poetry terms, verse novels, and types of poems. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days!Lead your students to discover concepts of poetry by exploring it on their own before teaching poetry or after you have done a poet
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6th - 8th
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Figurative Language Truth or Dare Game - Differentiated Task Card Activity
Figurative language is such an important aspect of ELA. Students need to be able to identify, understand, and analyze figurative language in stories, novels, and poetry. They need to be able to use it in their writing and to explain its purpose and effect. Whatever your unit, this figurative language truth or dare game is an excellent complementary activity. POSSIBLE USES:You can use it as a whole class review of figurative language, as bell ringers, as a small-group activity, or even as a stati
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7th - 10th
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Winter Christmas December Poetry Reading Comprehension Passages Poem of the Week
Are you looking for engaging ways to teach poetry in your classroom? Look no further, this Winter & Christmas Poetry Unit: Poem of the Week is a complete way to get you set up to begin this study in your classroom. This format is a consistent way to teach your students traditional poetry. My students have gained exposure to a variety of authors and become more fluent readers through these. CLICK PREVIEW TO SEE BOTH SETS INCLUDED!POEM OF THE WEEK PACKET INCLUDES:Print and digital format avail
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4th - 6th
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Emily Dickinson "I'm Nobody" Poem -- Poetry Analysis and Creative Writing
Emily Dickinson's poem "I'm Nobody" is perfect for sharpening close-reading and literary analysis skills. But even better than that is knowing your students will connect with the poem, discuss it, and then write their own "I'm Somebody" poems.What a perfect poem to share with our middle and high school students! They can relate to this poem as easily as adults. Who hasn't felt like an outsider or "uncool" -- and to think this poem was written over 150 years ago!What teachers are saying about
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Poetry Unit with Analysis and Poetry Writing
March Madness Poetry Competition | Poems vs Pop Music | Print-Digital-Editable
Studying poetry doesn’t have to be boring - turn your English classroom into the site of the March Madness tournament with my March Madness Poetry Competition. Students will study poetic devices used in classic poems and pop music as you move through your very own Top 16 bracket to crown the final winner. Students will have a chance to show off their competitive side and their poetry skills at the same time - and you’ll have a bright and beautiful bracket to display as your students work through
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6th - 8th
Long Way Down Mega Novel Unit Bundle - Printable and Digital Novel Study
Do you need an engaging novel unit for Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds? This printable and digital novel study for Long Way Down includes everything you would need to teach the novel in person or online. This Long Way Down novel unit contains all of the print and go activities and their digital versions, including a pre-reading activity, chapter questions, analysis, and assessments. There is no prep for you, and all answer keys and sample answers are included. Save 40% by buying this mega bundle
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7th - 10th
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Learn more about poetry resources
Poetry encourages students to engage with language, explore their thoughts and feelings, and connect with the broader human experience. If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital poetry resources, look no further. TPT has an extensive collection of resources, created by other teachers, that are designed to help with any need across grade levels.
If you want to make poets out of younger students in elementary grades, then acrostic poems or fill in the blank poems are the perfect place to start. (In fact, many poetry resources on TPT include templates so your students can easily get started producing their own poetry, whether it’s a haiku, or limerick.) For older students in middle and high school, you can find an array of resources to teach them about everything from iambic pentameter, figurative language, to famous poets from history. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your students’ poetry skills in no time.
Fun and engaging poetry activities to try
Teaching students about poetry can be an engaging and creative experience. Here are a few ideas for poetry activities that you can find on TPT to help you introduce and explore the world of poetry with your students:
Poetic Device Scavenger Hunt
Distribute some poems and have students identify and highlight poetic devices like similes, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and imagery. Discuss what these are and the overall impact on the reader's experience.
Poetry Analysis Jigsaw
Divide students into small groups, assigning each group a different poem. Have each group analyze the assigned poem's themes, tone, and literary devices, and present their findings to the class.
Poetry Slam or Performance
Organize a poetry slam where students can perform poems they’ve written themselves or those written by famous poets. This will help build confidence and strengthen their public speaking skills.
Writing Poetry from Different Perspectives
Ask students to write a poem from the perspective of an inanimate object or an animal to foster empathy and encourage creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
Creating Found Poetry
Provide magazines, newspapers, or online articles. Have students cut out interesting words and phrases, and use them to create their own unique poems.
These (and other!) activities can help deepen your students’ appreciation for poetry and enhance their creative writing skills.
Frequently asked questions about teaching poetry
What types of poetry resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of poetry resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular poetry lessons include learning how to write haikus, acrostic poems, limericks, and free verse.
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