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Free poetry Common Core RL.5.5 resources
FREE SAMPLE of Poetry Unit: Analyzing and Comprehending Poems- 4th, 5th, 6th
Overview: This is a sample from my poetry unit for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade in which students will analyze poems, determine the speaker of a poem and their point of view based on textual evidence, identify similes and metaphors and determine their meanings, make inferences based on text clues and background knowledge, and determine the theme/main idea of a poem based on textual evidence. This unit is a great resource for reading comprehension.DIGITAL COPY AVAILABLE. Link to Google Slides digital
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4th - 6th
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Reading Comprehension Practice: Poetry FREEBIE
We offer you a free set of exercises focused on poetry. Each poem has one question or task focused on a specific Common Core skill, as well as 3 or 4 reading comprehension questions. The worksheets include multiple-choice and written answer questions. They are perfect for homework, classroom activities, and integrating test prep into everyday learning.Reading Comprehension: Daily Test Prep SeriesThis free set is just a small sample from our Daily Test Prep series. These full-length workbooks cov
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3rd - 5th
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Poetry Analysis Worksheets - CLOSE read with any poem!
This Poetry analysis worksheet is perfect for your students to analyze any poem that they read! It forces students to take a closer look at the poems they read and gain a deeper understanding of the author’s use of poetry to communicate his/her ideas.
Concepts included on the worksheet:
1. Summarizing literal meaning
2. Determining poetic form
3. Identifying rhyme scheme
4. Identifying sensory images
5. Determining types of rhyme (internal vs. end rhyme, exact,
eye, slant)
6. Iden
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5th - 8th
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The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Poetry Comprehension
This product includes FREE printable and digital versions of a comprehension worksheet for the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. The worksheets follow my usual format which includes a variety of question types and uses as much printable space per page as possible. Questions are specific to the text and encourage higher-level thinking.Categories of questions for each poem include: Vivid Vocabulary, Comprehension Check, Picked Passage, Link to Literature, Test Taking, and Swift Summary.T
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4th - 6th
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Types of Poems and Poetry Terms Test
This quiz/test correlates with my Types of Poems and Poetry Terms FREE handout. It quizzes the students on their knowledge of the types of poems and the different vocabulary terms. Quiz also includes an example poem where students are asked to respond to questions based on the poem. Knowledge of the vocabulary terms are needed in order to answer comprehension questions.
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4th - 6th
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April A Poem Each Week - Free Poetry Activities
Do your students need help with the elements of poetry? Use the Free April A Poem Each Week. In this resource you will get poetry comprehension questions for 4 spring poems. Each guide includes comprehension questions, and activities to connect with the poem.Spring Poems you will need for this month:Now We Are Six - A. A. MilneMary's Lamb - Sara HaleDream Variations - Langston HughesCasey at the Bat - Ernest Lawerence ThayerPoetry Terms Used in this resource: Ballad LineStanzaRhyme SchemeThese
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3rd - 5th
December A Poem Each Week
Happy Holiday Season! The Free December A Poem Each Week has arrived. This is one of my favorite times of the year. Poetry is great for a read aloud and introducing and reviewing standards. This month we are looking at four winter and holiday themed poems. Dust of Snow by Robert FrostDragon Smoke by Lillian MooreStopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert FrostA Visit From Saint Nicholas by Clement C. Moore. (T'was the Night Before Christmas) These discussions and activities give students a c
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3rd - 5th
FREE Digital Figurative Language Poetry, Google Forms
This is a FREE sample of my Figurative Language Poetry! Includes a sample from each of my six figurative language poetry sets: Alliteration, Personification, Similes, Metaphors, Idioms, and Hyperboles. Also includes four comprehension poems for each poem!Figurative language can be a difficult concept to comprehend. With these engaging, humorous poems, students will be able to learn the meanings in a unique way! Also includes visuals on each poetry page. These poems should be used as a supplement
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2nd - 5th
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January A Poem Each Week
Grab this FREE January A Poem Each Week and dive into winter poems. This month we are focusing on cold, gray days. These poems will take us down new roads and help celebrate the New Year. Each week includes comprehension questions, and suggested activities to engage or connect with the poem of the week. Poems you will need for this month:Hooray! Hooray! It's New Year's Day by Kenn Nesbitt (found in the book My Hippo Has the Hiccups)January by John UpdikeThe sky is low, the clouds are mean, by
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2nd - 5th
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POETRY UNIT MLK Jr. Day FREEBIE Poetry Elements Poetry Forms Writing
This free POETRY UNIT for MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY contains 2 poems. The POETRY POSSIBILITIES include a teaching point about poetry, skill lessons, writing models & prompts, and activities. These poems are copy ready and, thus, may be added to your students’ poetry anthologies. The range of reading levels in these poems makes them appropriate for all intermediate classrooms and provides for differentiation. [elements of poetry, poetry unit, figurative language, reading skills, writing]CO
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3rd - 5th
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Acrostic Poem Google Slide Template [DISTANCE LEARNING]
Enjoy this Acrostic Poem Blank Template to use for Distance Learning!The template is in a Google Slide for students to type directly on; this can also be printed.
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PreK - 12th
Free March A Poem Each Week
Guide your students through the elements of poetry with the Free March A Poem Each Week. In this resource you will get poetry comprehension questions for 4 published poems. The poems for this month celebrate the arrival of Spring and friendships. Each guide includes comprehension questions, and suggested activities to engage or connect with the poem of the week.Poems you will need for this month:The Tyger by William BlakeFriends by Abbie Farewell BrownThe Rainbow by Christina RossettiThere Wa
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3rd - 5th
FREE February A Poem Each Week
This FREE February A Poem Each Week takes you from poems about sickness to roads not taken. To the feeling of sadness when friends move and the joy of celebrating the love of friends and family. For each poem you get comprehension questions, and suggested activities to engage or connect with the poem of the week. Poems you will need:Sick by Shel SilversteinWeird by Vanessa Brantley-NewtonSince Hannah Moved Away by Judith ViorstThe Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Poetry Terms Used: Rhyme SchemeLin
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3rd - 5th
Types of Poems and Poetry Terms
Use this handouts to introduce key vocabulary terms in relation to poetry. This handout also includes the Types of Poems with their definition and examples. This makes a great study guide for students as they prepare to read different types of poems.
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4th - 6th
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Poetry Investigation- Common Core- 4th, 5th, 6th
Overview: This can be used for any poem of your choosing. I have used this before at a poetry station. Great activity for reading comprehension.Students are asked to identify and determine things in the poem, including:- mood- theme- figurative language (Personification, Alliteration, Similes, Metaphors, Onomatopoeia)- stanzas/lines- rhymes- connections they can make (text to text, text to self, text to world)- meaningGrades: 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th gradeCommon Core: ELA RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.4
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4th - 6th
Fun Poetry: The Pig by Roald Dahl
Short fun poem. Review rhyme, repetition, figurative language, irony and theme.
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4th - 8th
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Little Things by Julie Carney | Poetry Reading Comprehension Lesson
Take the guess work out of teaching poetry with these easy to follow directions for "Little Things" by Julie Carney and engaging poetry lesson for students. Choose to use the printable or digital format - both NO PREP versions are included! This poem is perfect to use for an SEL/Character building lesson, too!This COMMON CORE aligned lesson provides tools for developing critical poetry comprehension, literary analysis, and responding to literature. "Little Things" is part of a BUNDLE of 24 poetr
Poetry Structure Poster and Organizer
This download contains a, 11x17 poster of the structural elements of poetry, an 8x11 version that could be used in binders, and a graphic organizer you can use for notes or as a review.
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3rd - 5th
FREEBIE- Fire Safety Week - a Fun Firefighter Poem!
FREEBIE!FIRE FIGHTER POEMFive faithful firefightersAt the firehouseWere telling tales of bravery,And then they saw a mouse.... This is an original poem that tells a silly tale about a runaway mouse in a firehouse and how it was trapped. If you and your class need a reminder that reading is fun, download this free poem and have a chuckle on me-enjoy!If this material fit the instructional needs of your students, you might want to take a look at the many K-5th grade products I have in my store:
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K - 5th
SMILE Poetry Analysis *Printable AND Digital Options (Google Slide + Form)*
SMILE because analyzing poetry has never been easier! This free printable can be used by students for any poem to analyze the structure, message, and language of a poem as well as the imagery and emotions found in the poem. This free download comes with three separate options for the same activity which means that it is perfect for in-person and virtual students! This product includes a printable, a Google Slides version of the worksheet, and a Google Form version is available to fit your needs.
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3rd - 5th
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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
Prose, Poetry, and Drama flipbook
Teaching your students about different genres? Use this FREE interactive notebook template to teach poetry, prose and drama!This interactive notebook template includes:A blank version for students to fill in the information themselves A complete version for students who need completed notesExamples of each genreThis interactive notebook template is a great reference for students as they learn about different genres! Want more interactive notebook templates for your elementary classroom? Check th
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3rd - 5th
Poetry Posters Freebie
Are you having trouble teaching your students how to read poetry?
Use the reading strategies on these eight classroom posters to help your students glean meaning from poetry and master the Common Core and New Indiana Academic Standards RL. 5.5, RL. 6.5, RL. 7.5 and RL. 8.5!
For NO PREP, Step-by-Step Poetry Close Read Lessons, please visit my store!
- NO PREP Poetry Close Read,Autumn by Emily Dickinson
- NO PREP Poetry Close Read, Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Emily Dickinson
- NO P
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4th - 11th
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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.
How do I find poetry resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing poetry lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for poetry resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of poetry lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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