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Poetry Common Core RL.9-10.3 resources under $5
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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"Seven Ages of Man" Close Read Shakespeare, Extended Metaphor, PDF & Google App
Use William Shakespeare’s famous “All the World’s a Stage” monologue from As You Like It as a stand-alone lesson on extended metaphor. This 45-minute lesson begins with a close reading of the poem on a handout designed with wide margins for students to record their mental interactions with the text. Then, project a copy of the poem on your white board and annotate Shakespeare’s words together with your class. I’ve included a completed annotation of the poem to serve as teacher prep materials, bu
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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MENDING WALL by Robert Frost - Close Reading & Text
For Robert Frost's "Mending Wall" this Close Reading lesson gives students the opportunity to read, react, read again, and reflect on the deeper meanings. Included are -- First Impression graphic response page- Close Focus Questions, side-by-side with the text of the poem- Instructions for students to mark as they reread- Analysis page for the structure of the poem- Analysis page for underlying messages and theme- Essential Question, with room for student responses- Teacher Suggestions-
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8th - 11th
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"To a Mouse" Connect Robert Burns’ Poem to Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, CCSS
“So, what does the title mean, anyway?” If you’ve ever taught Of Mice and Men, you know that you’re bound to be asked this question by the end of your unit. In this one-period Common Core-aligned lesson, introduce students to the poetry of Robert Burns as you help them make connections between the classic poem and their study of John Steinbeck’s novel, Of Mice and Men. And, yes, they’ll answer that question about the title for themselves before the class period is over.Toward the end of our nove
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8th - 11th
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Beowulf Guided Reading Packet, Test, and Quiz Bundle
This product includes a 19-page guided reading packet, 1 final test, and 3 section quizzes. Each of these materials is great for teaching Beowulf with all grade and ability levels. The download includes PDF versions of all materials in order to ensure compatibility across devices, as well as editable Word Docs that can be altered to best meet your students' needs! This resource is also great for distance, online, or hybrid classrooms!The guided reading packet was created with the Common Core in
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9th - 12th
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Poetry Task Cards for Middle School and High School ELA
Make poetry interactive and engaging with Poetry Task Cards that can be used with any poem in middle school and high school ELA. Includes 10 task cards that scaffold the process of reading and analyzing the poem. Cards were designed with the TP-CASTT model of analysis in mind. After reading and completing an initial analysis, students can then use the 18 "Peel Back the Layers" task cards to help them dig deeper into the meaning of the poem. Includes:Worksheet for recording answersIdeas for imple
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7th - 12th
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Literary Devices Test | Poetry Assessment
⚜This poetry and literary devices test is in multiple choice format and recommended for grade 8 through high school students. It is a resource you'll use again and again!⚜➜This resource is available at a reduced price as part of my Poetry Mega-Bundle for Middle and High School. Check it out!ELA CCSS & ACT QC aligned - 20 questions based on four separate poems, this assessment is perfect for a poetic devices - figurative language test. The four poems provide a state-test-like format wherein y
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: POETRY BUNDLE: Activities and Unit Test
Poetry Analysis: "Stopping By Woods..." by Robert Frost
My standards-based poetry analysis of Robert Frost's beloved poem "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" includes everything you need for a meaningful activity for your students! They will practice reading, writing, language, and drawing skills as they look at Frost's poem in-depth.In addition, your students can doodle and color all over the pages! Each page has items that can be colored and they are encouraged to draw, as well. It's a great activity for all levels of learning.See my preview to
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for K. Cook
Michael Jackson's Thriller Music Video Analysis
Grisly ghouls from every tomb are closing in to seal your doom... Looking for a fun, rigorous Halloween lesson that your students will enjoy? This is it.Halloween is a great day to introduce students to classic, creepy texts. It doesn't get more classic than Michael Jackson! Introduce students to this iconic music video in a way that will get them thinking critically and will hit CCSS standards on characterization, inferences, comparison and contrast, and MORE! What's included? ♦ 2 guided
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Secondary ELA Halloween Activities
The Raven Poetry Analysis | Poem Close Reading
This resource includes a copy of the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe and 26 close reading questions. The analysis includes an in-depth look at academic vocabulary, poetic devices, and literary elements in the poem. (An answer key is also provided.)Poetic and Literary Devices Covered in this Activity:allusionalliterationsymbolismrhyme schemerepetitionmoodtoneimagerygothic literaturethemeYou May Also Like!The Tell-Tale Heart Digital Escape RoomIntroduction to Gothic Literature
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8th - 12th
"We Wear the Mask" Pre-Reading Guide & Reading Questions / Editable
A few years ago, my team added "We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar to our unit on To Kill the Mockingbird. For my team, this poetry selection complements the themes of Harper Lee's classic and also acts as our students' introduction to poetry. To this end, I've put together a pre-reading tool that asks students to consider Dunbar as an author as well as the historical and cultural context(s) in which the poem was written. I've also included multiple choice and short answer questions (keys
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9th - 10th
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Poetry Bundle: 20 Short Poems to Teach Rhetorical Relationships & Explication
This bundle contains 20 short poems to analyze for the four, basic rhetorical relationships: juxtaposition, contrast, shift, and repetition. All literary devices can be categorized into these four basic relationships. A simile is a type of juxtaposition; antithesis is a type of repetition and contrast. But instead of focusing on these specific terms, these mini-lessons aim to teach students how to analyze poetry using the terms juxtaposition, contrast, shift, and repetition.Click here to fin
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
The Road Not Taken PowerPoint
Teaching Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken"? This 30-slide all-inclusive PowerPoint is all you need to guarantee a stimulating, thought provoking, Common Core-aligned lesson. Slides include background information on Frost, anticipation questions, the text, rigorous discussion questions, and engaging writing activities. Your students will be making real life connections to this classic poem as they practice their literary analysis skills. Easy for you - engaging for them! *This lesson is al
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Poetry PowerPoint Unit Bundle
Novel in Verse Reading Response Questions Literary Analysis
Novel in Verse Reading Response Questions for Literary Analysis for ANY Novel in VerseThese reading response graphic organizer pages are perfect to use with ANY novel in verse! You can use all 15 pages or pick and choose; they can also be used over and over for different parts of the novel!Includes Google Slides and Easel versions for paperless assignments!Each page is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. It assesses various parts of the characters, setting, plot, theme, conflict, point
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6th - 12th
The Raven Quiz Poetry Activities Comprehension Questions Edgar Allan Poe Poem
This Poetry Comprehension Quiz Pack for the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe uses the Common Core standards and contains QUESTIONS and ANSWERS modeled after state standardized tests as well as pre-quiz reading comprehension questions to get students thinking critically about this poem involving love and horror!One of the things I struggle with the most is preparing my students for all kinds of exams that they will encounter. With this EASY-TO-TEACH pack, you can practice with your students, s
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6th - 11th
Analyzing Themes in Song Lyrics - Teach Poetry Analysis Through Song Lyrics
Teach students how to identify themes in song lyrics with this poetry analysis lesson! Guide students through an exploration of central themes expressed in songs. Includes slideshow lesson, informational handout, sample lyrics, application activity for any song lyrics, and a creative expression assignment with rubric. Suitable for distance learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Poetry Analysis Lesson:✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPo
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4th - 10th
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"Richard Cory" Close Reading Guide and Questions / Editable
This year, I started working on incorporating more short works in my unit on The Great Gatsby. I wanted to emphasize synthesis thinking and help students better understand the characteristics of Modern writing. Now that I have worked through these texts in the classroom, I wanted to share some of the successes with you! For "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson, I designed a close reading guide that students can work through independently or that you can use for guided reading groups and/or
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: The Great Gatsby Synthesis Bundle (7 Resources)
Elements of Poetry Analysis Worksheets & Task Cards STAAR Practice High School
Finding quick, easy, and engaging ways to practice poetry questions can be challenging. Task cards are the perfect solution. They are to the point, versatile, and challenging for students.Use as bell-ringers, warm-ups, tutoring sessions, exit tickets, game cards, and more.Great for high school English I & II students or Pre-AP students. Some 8th-grade teachers have found this helpful. Click for middle school task cards.The 20 poetry task cards are perfect when preparing for the English I &am
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8th - 11th
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The Lady of Shalott Close Reading and Analysis Task Cards
This resource is designed to engage your students in poetic analysis of Tennyson’s famous poem, "The Lady of Shalott," from 1842. In this download, you will receive a four-page close reading guide with the full text of the 1842 version of the poem and four literary lens task cards.Your students can complete the activities in digital or print format.**Check out the preview to see the activities!***Please note: This unit includes a PowerPoint with editable text boxes for the close reading question
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9th - 12th
3 Tools to Teach "If-" by Rudyard Kipling / Poetry Analysis Pack Print + Digital
Analyzing text structure can be a tricky skill for students. For teachers, it can be equally challenging to choose texts that have meaningful structural elements but that also engage students. That's why I've put together this set for teaching the poem "If--" by Rudyard Kipling. Rudyard Kipling's poem "If--" is a classic for its optimistic views of growing up. It remains a graduation season favorite for a reason. For these reasons, it's a great poem to use for teaching text structure. In additio
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11th - 12th
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Miniver Cheevy by Edwin Arlington Robinson, Poetry Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use “Miniver Cheevy,” Edwin Arlington Robinson’s famous tale of the man crippled by his love of the past, to teach your students the elements of poetry analysis.Begin with a reading of the poem from the attractive, modern-designed handout of the public domain work that includes helpful footnotes and space on the page for close reading annotations. After students have completed a close reading of the poem, then hand out copies of the question worksheet, which features eleven short answer depth-of
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9th - 12th
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Porphyria's Lover
My students LOVE this poem - once they get through some of the tricky language. I've designed this lesson to help students catch some of the overlooked details and fully appreciate how creepy this poem is. *Updated to help with distance learning. The graphic organizer is placed as the background to a Google Slide. Students create text boxes to write out their answers to the graphic organizer. The assessment is now available as a Google Form. This product includes:Original poem chunked out into s
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9th - 12th
"The Raven" Writing Prompts Constructed Response CCSS Digital Activity
Constructed responses are text based writing prompts that encourage students to include textual evidence in their response. This activity is the perfect way to practice for the common core . Allow your students to annotate the text, discuss, and write about one of Poe's most celebrated pieces.Everything is printable and ready to use.Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.I have included the text "The Raven" by Poe, 11
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8th - 12th
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Emergency Sub Plan ELA Casey at the Bat
We all have those unexpected occasions when, for whatever reason, we have to call in for a substitute at the last minute. I always like to keep a lesson plan available if that happens so that I am not scurrying around trying to throw together something at the last minute that will keep my students occupied and out of trouble. Usually, that is my goal. It is rare that my sub is able to teach what was in my plans.The plan in this packet uses the poem “Casey at the Bat” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer. I
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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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