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Poetry Common Core RL.9-10.3 pdfs
Long Way Down Novel Unit Bundle - Printable Novel Study - Jason Reynolds
This novel unit is full of engaging resources for Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. Students will explore Long Way Down's themes with a pre-reading carousel discussion activity, practice comprehension with the student workbook, analyze the text with a variety of analysis activities, track the time with an interactive bookmark, and show their knowledge with a final test. Activities are engaging and require critical thinking. Students will enjoy this unit! Everything is easy to use and ready to pri
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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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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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"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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The Odyssey Ultimate Bundle / 27 resources / 130 pages / 200 questions
In preparing to teach freshman for the first time in many years, I cracked into our textbook to find an inaccessible and incomplete version of Homer's The Odyssey. Knowing that I would need to teach The Odyssey as my first unit, I got to work putting together a side-by-side version of The Odyssey with text on the left and guiding questions and activities on the right.I also included prompts for students to Notice and Note specific text details and moves. That does mean I have changed some words,
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9th - 10th
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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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Long Way Down Digital Novel Unit - Novel Study in Google Apps - Jason Reynolds
This digital novel unit is full of engaging activities for the novel Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. Students will practice comprehension with the student workbook, analyze the text with a variety of analysis activities, write about quotations, and test their knowledge with a Google Forms test. These Long Way Down activities are engaging and require critical thinking. Students will enjoy this novel unit! Everything is easy to use. Answer keys are provided, and the test is self-grading. Just ass
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7th - 10th
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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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The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo - Complete Novel Study
(Link available to editable file that allows instructor to easily differentiate novel study material as well as make any other necessary changes.)This novel study is opens with a brief overview of key poetic terms (in general, but esp. for this novel) to help students become more familiar with the poetic form of the novel, There is a brief history about slam poetry (and some links at the end of the presentation, if the instructor wants this to be a research topic). After that, there's an inquir
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Things Fall Apart Synthesis Bundle / 9 resources / 100+ questions / 50+ pages
Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart offers a textured, nuanced glimpse into the life of Okonkwo as his world falls apart after the introduction of European imperialism and colonialism. This is one of the most important novels I teach, and to make the reading experiences as robust as possible, I pair the novel with multiple texts. Included in this bundle are all the questions and printables you need to pair Things Fall Apart with meaningful texts. Includes: -"The Second Coming" by William Butler Ye
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9th - 12th
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Long Way Down Teaching Unit with Reading Analysis Activities and Projects
This Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds teaching unit includes an author bio and activities, reading and discussion guide, and group project and presentation activity. Your high school ELA students explore the cycle of gun violence and the theme of revenge while experiencing the beauty and effect of skillfully-crafted poetry. Includes detailed answer key. Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity This comprehensive 50-page resource includes everything you need to provide students with an engag
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9th - 12th
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Edgar Allan Poe, "The Raven", Halloween Activity | Poetry Analysis
Use Edgar Allan Poe's, "The Raven". Are you interested in teaching “The Raven”? Need an awesome three to four-day lesson right before Halloween? Here it is! Introduce your students to the haunting poem, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe, and have your students learn, analyze, critically think and discuss this poem with guided vocabulary and comprehension questions. Next, have your students dive into Poe’s poetry writing, analyzing his style and formatting. Lastly, challenge your students to write
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Bundle- The Raven, Posters
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
To Kill a Mockingbird Synthesis Bundle / 6 resources / 50 pages
When my students read To Kill a Mockingbird, we are working on a variety of skills, including synthesizing main idea and themes across texts. After teaching this text dozens of times, I've put together my favorite paired texts for you. Included in this bundle are 6 resources and 50+ pages. To purchase these items individually would be $18.20, but buying the bundle will save you $3.21, which is like getting one resource for free. Here's all the included resources: ***Bonus Exclusive*** Synthesis
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9th - 12th
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Walt Whitman Bundle (5 texts, 100+ questions, 42 pages) / Print + Digital
Walt Whitman is one of America's most well-known and celebrated poets. His works deserve a place in any literature or poetry class. This bundle includes everything you need to help students work with Whitman's greatest works. Includes: -"When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" Reading Questions: This is the resource I use to introduce my students to Walt Whitman's idiosyncratic style, including his use of free verse and catalogues. His style in this poem is clearly Romantic and also includes a clea
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9th - 12th
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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
The Odyssey Synthesis Bundle (9 Poems, 40+ Pages) / Print + Digital
In preparing to teach freshman for the first time in many years, I got to work putting together a side-by-side version of The Odyssey with text on the left and guiding questions and activities on the right. You can find that set here.But I knew I would also need paired texts to use with The Odyssey.That's where this synthesis bundle comes in! This bundle includes 9 poems across 40+ pages. Each poem comes with multiple choice questions and activities! The questions cover nearly every CCSS ELA sta
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9th - 10th
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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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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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WE WEAR THE MASK POEM & ART | Inside Outside Poem Dunbar BLACK HISTORY MONTH
In this no-prep, easy-to-use unit inspired by Paul Laurence Dunbar’s “We Wear the Mask” poem, students will use art and poetry to deeply analyze the masks we wear, distinguish between their inside vs. outside character and personality traits, and represent these findings through a self-created mask. This engaging activity turns this abstract concept into an activity that is high-interest, easy to understand, and memorable!This The Mask I Wear Product Includes 12 NO PREP, easy-to-use pages:•Pages
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Also included in: BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART POETRY PERSONALITY | We Wear the Mask Dunbar
Creative Writing Prompts Story Starters Activity - Daily Writing Journal Prompts
These FREE creative writing prompts are perfect for daily journal writing prompts or to inspire students in their narrative writing! Overcome writer’s block and cultivate students’ ideas with these story starters. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Story Starters Activity:✏️ 30+ Creative Writing Prompts - Digital & PrintActivity inspired by celebrated author Ray Bradbury✏️ Teacher Instructions for using this resource How to use th
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6th - 10th
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MyPerspectives British Literature Unit 1: Slides & Creative Handouts (BUNDLE!)
This British Literature unit plan (112 Slides) encapsulates a Beowulf Study and various poetry, all of which express the theme of heroism. The unit allows students to explore the mark of a hero and take a stance on heroism deriving from success OR sacrifice based on the texts in the unit in the form of an end of unit essay assessment. This resource includes do now's, exit tasks, discussion questions, video links, theme-related poetry, as well as an end-of-unit assessment. Students will engage wi
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9th - 12th
Poetry Unit Poetry Month Test Prep Lessons Reading Comprehension Poem Analysis
Do your students need help with poetry analysis? This POETRY TEST PREP ULTIMATE BUNDLE contains 20 EASY-TO-TEACH Lessons, ENGAGING Reading Comprehension Activities, and STEP-BY-STEP Writing Responses! It includes quizzes that mimic standardized tests with QUESTIONS and ANSWERS (for 20 poems including "A Poison Tree," "Annabel Lee," "I Hear America Singing," "The Raven," "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," etc.) based on the Common Core Reading standards! These poetry activities can help with WHOLE G
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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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