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Poetry Common Core RL.9-10.3 resources for Microsoft Word
Symbolism in Poetry using Three Poems, Poetry Analysis, No Prep with Answer Key
No prep needed - answer key included This product includes a unit lesson that follows Common Core Standards and addressed poetry analysis. The product includes a student version of the Google Doc., an answer key in a teacher version of the Google Doc, plans on how I prefer to teach this lesson, and Common Core Standards based on the content of this lesson. The poems used in the lesson include1. "I Am Offering This Poem" by Jimmy Santiago 2. "The Writer" by Richard Wilbur3. "Hugging the Jukebox"
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8th - 10th
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The Passionate Shepherd to His Love - poem with 12 questions
This is a set of study guide questions for "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" by Christopher Marlowe. These can be used as a review activity or as the students read independently. Contains the complete poem, 12 questions, and a key. Focuses on the elements of a pastoral poem.
Used primarily with 10th graders, though all levels of high school students could use it as well.
The questions hit different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, allowing the students to reflect upon what they read, as well a
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9th - 12th
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Transcendentalism: Civil Disobedience Activity
From Electric English...
This is an assignment that asks students to consider the ideas of civil disobedience or non-violent protest. The students research King and Gandhi then cite examples from their lives and speeches that exemplify aspects of the Transcendentalist philosophy. They are also asked to consider Thoreau and a modern figure of their choice from the same perspective. There are a few questions for them to answer as well :) It is an interesting activity because the students consider
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10th - 11th
Oranges by Gary Soto - Close Reading Quiz
Poetry analysis, close reading and standardized testing all rolled up in one 42 minute class period! "Oranges" is the perfect narrative poem for test prep. The surface level story is straightforward and easy to follow while the sub-text includes incredible imagery and symbolism! The quiz itself includes seven multiple choice, two short answer and one open ended question. The standards aligned questions have been formatted with a two fold purpose. On the surface, they mimic the format students wi
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9th - 10th
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Walt Whitman: Poetry Analysis
From Electric English...
This is an activity that centers on four of Whitman's poems from "Song of Myself". This analysis asks the students to consider theme, parallel structure, empathy, and sympathy among other ideas. The students always seem to enjoy his work; perhaps, it is the lyrical quality of his language :)
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10th - 11th
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Poetry Packet for teaching The Odyssey
7 poems for student analysis and synthesis with The Odyssey "Penelope" by Dorothy Parker"Odysseus to Telemachus" by Joseph Brodsky"Circe's Power" by Louise Gluck"Circe's Torment" by Louise Gluck"Circe's Grief" by Louise Gluck"Circe" by Walter Wykes"Ulysses" by Alfred, Lord TennysonPoems inlclude:guided reading questionsguided annotationAP-style SOAPSTone graphic organizer for poem analysismultiple formative assessments + summative assessment (thesis writing + 1 pager)target vocabulary with defi
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Teaching the Odyssey with a Feminist Lens
Common Core FSA Style Poetry Assessment Longfellow
This assessment contains Common Core and FSA style multiple-choice, open response, and hot text questions based upon the Longfellow poems "A Psalm of Life" and "The Tide Rises and the Tide Falls." Can be used as a end of reading quiz or during reading collaborative activity. The questions were made using the Florida Standards Assessment Item specifications.
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9th - 12th
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"The Quiet World" poem by Jeffrey McDaniel Protocol and Chart
This includes a reading protocol, a poetry analysis chart, and critical thinking questions related to Jeffrey McDaniel's poem "The Quiet World."This would go really well with a poetry or Dystopian unit. Students will dig into the meaning of the poem, who the speaker is, what type of society this takes place in, and how relationships function within that society.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Dystopian Unit (Poems, Short Stories, & Film analysis!)
Transcendentalism: American Romantic Hero Activity
From Electric English...
This is an assignment that asks students to consider the symbolic ideal of the "American Romantic Hero". Those pioneers that were willing to strike out against all cost and face who knows how many adversities.... This very idea created an heroic, iconic figure in modern American Literature. The assignment asks students to consider that ideal and find a character from modern culture that still exhibits these same qualities.
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10th - 11th
Beowulf and Your Superhero -- Character and Epic Heroes in Beowulf
This worksheet guides students through the character traits of Beowulf, as an epic hero, as they compare and contrast him to a modern-day superhero. Subject/topics such as good versus evil are explored. This worksheet is designed to be used throughout the course of the poem.
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10th - 12th
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Still I Rise Poetry Analysis - Paired Passages and Task Cards
Still I Rise is the pinnacle poem for teaching dramatic monologue. Maya Angelou remains an inspiration to all humanity! With the literary canon overflowing with the white male voice, Maya Angelou is a breath of fresh air with rich meaningful text that can be read and understood by everyone. The goal of this resource is to be fluid as far as implementation. Print and go for easy poetry analysis. Create a mini-book for homeschooling or smaller classes. Or cut each stanza page for reading stations
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8th - 10th
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" TP-CASTT
From Electric English...
This is a short assignment centered on the poem "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This specific assignment asks students to read the poem closely and analyze it using the TP-CASTT method.
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9th - 11th
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ELA Test Prep (Analyze Different Mediums) Under the Influence + My Papa's Waltz
This standards based product contains a total of 9 multiple choice, text dependent questions. Five questions pertain to an excerpt (provided) of Scott Russell Sander's personal essay "Under the Influence," two questions pertain only to the Theodore Roethke poem (provided) "My Papa's Waltz,' and two questions require synthesis of themes from both texts.
The tenth question is a short written response that requires students to use text evidence to discuss a specific aspect of characterization acro
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9th - 10th
Edgar Allan Poe: "The Fall of the House of Usher" Dark Romanticism Activity
From Electric English...
This is a short assignment centered on the short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Poe. This specific assignment asks students to read the story closely and analyze it for elements of Dark Romanticism.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Romeo and Juliet Reading Guide and Key for All Acts
This resource was created to be used with Shakespeare’s drama, “Romeo and Juliet", Act I through Act V. The Reading Guide provides the students with a close read of the text with dependent questions that help target the Common core State Standards for Literature. This guide helps students with comprehension to help determine what the author is saying? The student reading guide is ready to duplicate for classroom use and teacher key for the test is included. Another resource is available for
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9th - 11th
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Romeo and Juliet Bundle!
I find that teaching Shakespearean Sonnets to ninth graders, it is easier to embed them within the larger Romeo and Juliet unit instead of allocating two whole weeks to the craft. The reason being two fold. First, they will most likely encounter the Sonnet in deeper context in 11th or 12th grade depending on the curriculum sequence. Second, because studying the sonnets separately allows the students a deeper glimpse into an archaic language and more of a connection with both the action and the c
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9th - 10th
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Lewis Carroll -- Jabberwocky -- Nonsense words, Sound Devices, Biography
Jabberwocky is a poem that many children love due to the sing song cadence of it. However, when it comes down to understanding what is being said, they are at a loss. This unit introduces Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky in three contexts. First as a standalone poem in it's entirety. Next, in the context of Stanza of Anglo Saxon Poetry in which Carroll defines the nonsense words. And lastly as Humpty Dumpty defines it in Through the Looking Glass. The goal here is to show introduce students to an aut
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8th - 9th
Emily Dickinson: Various Poetry - Dark Romanticism Activity
From Electric English...
This is a short assignment centered on the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Some of the poems include, "We Grow Accustomed to the Dark" and "Much Madness is Divinest Sense". This specific assignment asks students to read the poems closely and analyze them for elements of Dark Romanticism.
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9th - 11th
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: "A Psalm of Life" TP-CASTT
From Electric English...
This is a short assignment centered on the poem "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This specific assignment asks students to read the poem closely and analyze it using the TP-CASTT method.
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9th - 11th
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Spellbound by Emily Brontë Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Spellbound" by Emily Brontë. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short poems, short stories, and excerpts such as "Eldorado" by Poe, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Angelou, the short story "Mr. Ledbetter's Vacation" by Wells, and the novel excerpt
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7th - 11th
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Emily Dickinson: Various Poetry - TP-CASTT Activity
From Electric English...
This is a short assignment centered on the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Some of the poems include, "We Grow Accustomed to the Dark" and "Much Madness is Divinest Sense". This specific assignment asks students to read the poems closely and analyze them using the TP-CASTT method.
NOTE: The fresh, clean copies for this assignment are included. They are the fifth page of the document; typically, I make the copies of the poetry separately and do not attach them to the back of
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9th - 11th
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Hemingway: "A Clean Well-Lighted Place" and Poem "Do Not Go Gentle"
From Electric English...
This is a short assignment centered on the poem "Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night" by Dylan Thomas. This poem works very well with Hemingway's short story "A Clean Well-Lighted Place" and gives the students a chance to encounter similar themes and ideas in a different artistic medium. The assignment asks students to find these connections and analyze the poem using the TP-CASTT method.
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10th - 11th
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Antony and Cleopatra Act 2, Scene 2 Excerpt Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Poetry Reading Analysis of an excerpt from Act 2, Scene 2, Lines 201-228 of "Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare. This poem is great for high school audience as to the level and vocabulary being high, but explained within the questioning.Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.Other Shakespeare Close Reading Poet
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9th - 11th
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Full Unit
This packet comprises of day-to-day lesson plans, including lecture notes and discussion questions, examining each scene in depth. Includes three quizzes, two exams, essay prompts, and instructions for a group project.
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9th - 12th
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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.
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