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Free middle school poetry projects
Exploring Point of View Through Poetry: "One Inch Tall" by Shel Silverstein
Student read and discuss the poem "One Inch Tall" by Shel Silverstein, noting the rhyme scheme, paraphrasing each stanza, and analyzing the speaker, their perspective, and ideas conveyed.
Then, students will write an original poem from the perspective of someone who is 15 Ft tall. they will use the planning sheets, the structure of Silverstein's poem, and a teacher model to create an original poem.
Documents Included:
-"One Inch Tall" by Shel Silverstein
-Poem Planning Sheet
-Poem Shell
Teach
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4th - 7th
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How We Remember and Honor the Victims of the Holocaust: The Butterfly Project
The first year I taught Night by Elie Wiesel, I was struck by the sense of "unfinished-ness" my students felt upon completion of the text. They said they felt like there should be something "more." We talked about it, and realized that what we really wanted was a way to reflect and remember, and we weren't quite sure how to go about doing so.
As it often does during times of uncertainty, poetry presented itself as a fitting option.
In my research, I came across the book I Never Saw Another But
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1st - 12th
*FREEBIE* Monthly Book Report Projects
*FREEBIE* These are Book Report Projects I have made to cover different genres: Historical Fiction, Informational Text, Mystery, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Biography, Folktales, Poetry and Realistic Fiction.
Students create the following: puppet show, newspaper, puzzle, gift bag project, comic strip, living museum, cereal box project, a scrapbook, and a message in a bottle.
Each project is completely different and fun for the kids, as well as educational. The projects all align with the Commo
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4th - 7th
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Poetry Book Project - Free with Easel Activity
Free! Using this poetry project assignment, students will create a poetry book by writing 11 different poems from a list of subjects, and each poem will require a different element of poetry including figurative language (metaphor, simile, idiom, personification, hyperbole) or sound device (onomatopoeia, alliteration). Students must also include one of each type of poetry given (limerick, ode, haiku, ballad, free verse, etc.) Cover page, Table of Contents, Writing Pages, and Detailed Rubric incl
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
I Am poem template
Integrating poetry with reading and history is an integral way to push your students to higher levels of thinking. Use this I Am Poem Template to help your students understand deeper levels of characterization in a novel, literature story, history unit about famous people, or even in science and math when discussing people who contributed much to their fields of study. Or, use this in writing to have students express ideas about themselves, family members and/or friends. Great for Back to Scho
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Poetry Comprehension Test Prep Bundle for Reading and Writing
Where I'm From: List Poem Activity for Secondary Students
Looking for an easy poetry project for your secondary students that you know they'll enjoy? This resource ties in with the popular poet, George Ella Lyon's well-known poem "Where I'm From" and asks students to consider what little, everyday things make them who they are. Included in this resource:- teacher pacing guide- links to the "I Am From" project to add context to the poem- linke to examples of other "Where I'm From" poems- graphic organizers and brainstorming worksheets - decorated statio
Grades:
8th - 10th
POETRY MONTH ACTIVITY | Personification Poetry Walk | Figurative Language Skills
Bring the tough figurative language concept of PERSONIFICATION to life for your students with this simple around-the-classroom activity that gets students out of their seats in a fun, effective, and CREATIVE way.*Also found in this Complete Poetry Unit Bundle* In this “Poetry Walk” students get the chance to experience figurative language (specifically, personification) in a hands-on, kinesthetic, and interactive way in the classroom! This is one of the best ways I’ve found to engage every kind
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4th - 9th
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I AM - Poem Writing Using Similes
FREE poetry writing template for students
Students write a I AM poem about themselves using similes.
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2nd - 8th
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The Rose That Grew From Concrete: Poetry Analysis
7th - 12th grade ELA students will use the poem "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" by Tupac Shakur to analyze poetry, make meaning, and complete a short personal narrative inspired by the poem. Guided analysis, with the "Break It Down" sheet takes students through each line of the poem (making connections along the way) while making this resource simple yet engaging for students and teachers.Skills CoveredMake inferencesCite specific textual evidence to support conclusions and answers Determine
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7th - 12th
Poem Analysis Project
This poetry assignment has students analyze a poem of their choice. They are to look for different elements within the poem, including figurative language, rhyme scheme, form, imagery, meaning, etc. Students are then to compare and contrast the poem they analyzed to another student's selected poem. This assignment is most effective at the end of a poetry unit once students have already learned different poetic elements and terms. This teaching tool was written by Jessica Jung.
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5th - 12th
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Poetry Teacher's ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE: A Handbook for Secondary ELA Teachers
Are you stumped trying to think of teaching ideas for April's National Poetry Month? Do you love the idea of teaching poetry, but find it too difficult to really pull off? Then you need to grab this FREE poetry teaching resource to add to your curriculum arsenal!!
The Poetry Teacher's Ultimate Survival Guide is a handbook of resources for secondary ELA teachers. This ebook contains four major sections:
Part 1: Recommended Resources
Browse through my highest recommended resources from acros
Grades:
7th - 12th
Poetry Book Project
Each spring, I teach my students about various types of poetry. We love reading, listening to, and writing our own. This cumulative project includes these types of poems: acrostic, haiku, cinquain, diamante, limerick, bio poem, free verse, and student choice (they can write extras of any of the types, or include poems by other poets in this section.) I included a table of contents sample (you can give this out as an accommodation, too), book assembly instructions, and a grading rubric.
This wor
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4th - 6th
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Poetry Portfolio Assignment for High School With a Scoring Guide
This FREE POETRY PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT provides guidelines and a scoring guide for a student-created poetry portfolio. Use this to frame your poetry unit or after students have a wide array of poetry to present. Includes a Google Docs version for those using Google Classroom. Poetry Resources Available in My Store: ⭐ Poetry Unit for Writing, Analyzing, & Presenting Poetry ⭐ Analyzing Poetry Packet & Quiz with Analysis of Sample Poems ⭐ Writing Poetry Packet with Twenty Different Types
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8th - 12th
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Winter Poetry Writing Activity
This short winter poetry assignment has students focus on word choice, personification, simile, and alliteration. In addition, it gets them into the season of winter, as they have to brainstorm vivid vocabulary that describes winter.☆How would you like 5 English Language Arts & Classroom Resources for ABSOLUTELY FREE???☆⭐⭐Grab these ABSOLUTELY FREE PRODUCTS RIGHT HERE: FREE PRODUCTS ⭐⭐Included in these assignments are the directions to the assignment and the snowman template.This assignment
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4th - 9th
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Poetry Analysis Activity for Mother to Son by Langston Hughes
This is a fun little project that takes about a day to complete. The poem is jumbled up and students cut them out and use the clues provided to put it in the right order. I usually give them the first one and have them organize the rest.
This project works in a group or as an individual. Once they finish putting it in the right order they answer the rest of the analysis questions.
Easy project for teacher. Fun for Students. Plenty of rigor. And the kids get exposed to Langston Hughes.
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5th - 9th
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World Water Day, Poetry Freebie, Acrostic, Haiku, Teaching Guide, Templates
World Water Day! Draw awareness to this critical global issue with this ready-to-go FREEBIE. Part of my larger poetry resource, this freebie includes both acrostic and haiku poetry instructions and templates. Start great discussions with these poems!Pages come in both color and black and white, and also look great printed on colored paper. For additional resources on World Water Day, see these resources!World Water Day BundleWorld Water Day Trifold Brochure Project and FlipbooksA Long Walk to
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2nd - 6th
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Figurative Language in Song Lyrics Project
This engaging project can be used as an assessment of students' understanding of figurative devices. The assignment can be modified to meet your students' specific needs.
In this assignment, students analyze a song or artist's lyrics for 5 different figurative devices, not only identifying them, but also explaining HOW they identified them. Students share their work using technology tools (if you are lacking technology, however, students could create posters).
Included in this download is an e
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6th - 8th
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Paired Poetry Mini Lesson, Fun Activity for Standardized Testing Season
This paired poetry and short story lesson is designed to inspire your students during standardized testing time – or any time of the year they need a “pick me up”! All the work is done... Just print and go! Student Experience: Anchored with a poem by Edgar Albert Guest and paired with a modern story from the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, students will be closely reading classic poetry while learning to think positively about themselves. The questions are designed to guide the students throug
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6th - 11th
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Metaphor Poem & Activity
1. The students will learn about metaphors. They will look at examples and practice using metaphors. They will also write a metaphor poem and illustrate it.
2. Well-written lesson plan that is easy to follow. Your students will learn how to write a metaphor and will be actively engaged/occupied in the assignment.
3. Available in Microsoft Word & PDF files.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poetry: YoRAP!
TIME TO RAP! This activity involves the students creating a rap song that identifies a rhyme pattern. Through collaborating with a small team, they will write a poem that will be performed as a rap. This is a fun, engaging way to get students excited about poetry! I have done this lesson with students many times, and each time it's a hit!
If you have the technology, such as Movie Maker and a flip camera, you may want to have students create a "rap video"- this would help with accomplishing tec
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4th - 7th
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Analyzing Poetry Choice Board
This is a choice board that can be used as a culminating project for a poetry unit or as an assessment of grade-level poetry standards.
Includes skills like:
-figurative langage
-theme
-setting
-visualizing
-main idea
Poetry Unit - Poetry Blog Assignment
21st Century Learners are fascinated and competent with new technologies and ways of creating and displaying information. Using a Blog website (Weebly, EduBlogs) as an avenue for intermediate students to express themselves through poetry gives them ownership of their learning, and creates interest in writing and comprehension activities as well.
Not only are they able to display their poems online through blogging, they can also share their blog websites (free through weebly) with other studen
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6th - 8th
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Poem in Your Pocket Day Activities
Celebrate National Poem in Your Pocket Day! Give your students an opportunity to experience the simple joy of poetry by celebrating National Poem in Your Pocket Day. Every year during National Poetry Month, one day is designated Poem in Your Pocket Day. It is a great way to share the beauty of poetry. Best yet, it's very simple to implement and you won't have any grading to do. All you will do is celebrate poems! Best yet, you can celebrate your own personal local version of Poem in
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4th - 10th
Haiku Time
This is an activity wherein your students will create a haiku based on something in nature that inspires them. It can be done whenever you need a filler writing activity. It is perfect to leave with a substitute. The finished product will make a nice bulletin board.This product includes:-Haiku practice page-Haiku assignment-Rubric
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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
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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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