12th grade poetry handouts for Microsoft Word

Literature, Poetry, Reading

This is a complete poetry unit (10-15 days) that includes well known poems, study questions, a test, a summative assignment with marking rubrics (writing a poem and/or analyzing a poem), and ANSWERS. I use it in grade 9, but it could be used in 10-11. Also have a look at Poetry Units B, C, and D. The units build on each other, but they also stand alone. The unit includes the poems "Ballad of Birmingham" by Dudley Randall, "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost, "Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington R

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9th - 12th

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry

Reverse Poetry Project

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Conlon Creations

Have your students write poems that send one message when read from top to bottom, but an entirely different message when read from bottom to top! Use the effortless template for an exciting, complex piece of creative writing. Two model poems are included.

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4th - 12th

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Poetry Complete Unit D (Grade 12)

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English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

This is a complete poetry unit (10-15 days) that includes well known poems, study questions, ANSWERS, a test, a summative assignment with marking rubrics (writing a poem, analyzing a poem, reciting a poem). I use it in grade 12, but it could be used in 10-12. You do not need to use poetry units A, B, or C first (but you can). The units build on each other, but they also stand alone. Includes the following poems: "Johnie's Poem" by Alden Nowlan, "Imagine" by John Lennon, "Hope is the Thing with F

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10th - 12th

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English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

The Bells - Edgar Allen Poe- Reading assignment handout

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Mrs Shakespeare

This handout is a reading assignment and/or assessment designed to have students use multiple levels of intelligence to answer questions. The poem, "The Bells" is provided along with a side-by-side column that includes interactive questions for the text. I designed this assignment as practice preparation for an Alternative Reading Assessment to the state reading tests. It can either be used as an assessment or a stand alone assignment for a Edgar Allen Poe Unit or Poetry Unit. The Bell

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8th - 12th

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Homeschool Curricula, Handouts, Assessment

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt and KEY

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Lonnie Jones Taylor

This two page, open book, 50 question scavenger hunt follows the poem in chronological order. Students have to find answers as they read or reread the poem. This activity works well as either an individual directed reading or as a partner assignment. This scavenger hunt also includes explanations and definitions of references for better understanding of some of Poe's allusions. It can also be given as a homework sheet or as open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading Strategies

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8th - 12th

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Activities, Handouts, Assessment

Poetry Complete Unit B (Grade 10)

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Literature, Poetry, Reading

This is a complete poetry unit (10-15 days) that includes well known poems, study questions, a test, ANSWERS, and a summative assignment with marking rubrics (writing a poem, analyzing a poem, reciting a poem). I use it in grade 10, but it could be used in 9-11. You do not need to use poetry unit A first (but you can). The units build on each other, but they also stand alone. Includes the poems "I, too, Sing America" by Langston Hughes, "A Poison Tree" by William Blake, "Warren Pryor" by Alden N

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9th - 12th

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading

Maya Angelou Author Study, "Still I Rise" analysis

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Classics on Caffeine

This single sheet poetry response is ready for you to print and use! This handout is designed to compliment my other Maya Angelou resources or to stand alone as a poetry analysis activity. Within minutes, students will be able to dive into Angelou's "Still I Rise" poem by making personal connections, annotating examples of figurative language, connecting to Angelou's life and suggestion historical significance.

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7th - 12th

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

Poetry Close Reading I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Created by

Rebecca McCorkle

This is one of my BEST SELLING resources! It's an easy, zero-prep lesson! Your students will benefit from interacting with this deep and meaningful text!Engage your students with vivid imagery in this classic poem by Maya Angelou.Includes an answer key.This product includes the text of the poem as well as 14 well-crafted short response questions that encourage higher level thinking and engaging discussions.Use this as a stand alone product, or look for my Poetry Unit on Tone and Figurative Langu

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Close Reading, Poetry, Writing-Expository

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5th - 12th

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry

Bringing Poetry Analysis to Life: An AP & Pre-AP English Literature Approach

Created by

Jenna Gardner

Many students face a real challenge when analyzing poetry as demonstrated by the fact that students generally do not perform as well on the poetry essay question as they do on the, other more prose-oriented essay questions. Students also experience more difficulty on the multiple-choice poetry passages than on the prose passages. My goal is to use an interactive approach. My initial lessons are about getting students actively engaged through performing poetry. I use weekly exposure to a poem, a

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11th - 12th

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Projects, Activities, Handouts

Complete set of 14 worksheets with answers for Dante's Inferno

Created by

Paul Welch

This is an entire unit's worth of worksheets for Dante's Inferno. It is based on the Robert Pinsky translation, though other versions can be used, since there are few direct quotes from the text. There are 14 worksheets total, covering all 34 cantos of the poem. There are about 5-10 questions per worksheet. Each sheet generally has both questions that check basic plot comprehension and knowledge of detail, as well as interpretive questions which require several sentences or a full paragraph to

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Literature, Poetry

Grades:

9th - 12th

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Worksheets, Handouts

ANY Poem! Comprehensive: Diction, Tone, Mood, Topic, Theme, Symbolism, Etc STAAR

Created by

Going the Distance

ANY Poem - Comprehensive Poetry Assignment - Addresses: Diction, Tone, Mood, Topic, Theme, Symbolism, Imagery, Shift, Writing Response, Etc. This assignment can be used to lead students to achieve a broader understanding of any poem- no matter how difficult. The assignment can be completed in a class period, as homework, or (may favorite) a little bit at a time over the course of a week or so (maybe as a warm-up?). I have included the assignment, an explanation of how to complete the assignme

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ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Poetry

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6th - 12th, Higher Education

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Handouts, Homework

"Sounds of Silence" by Paul Simon (Poetry/Song)

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading

Package includes the poem, study questions that focus on close reading and reader response, and ANSWERS. Print it off and teach the poem!Check out the complete preview. Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages.

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7th - 12th

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Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Poetry

AP Literature Beowulf Paired Poems - A close reading activity

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IdeaLit Resources

This activity includes a table (fully editable as it is a Word Document) that has three poems thematically relating to Beowulf: "Grendel's Brother," "Thanatopsis," and "Ozymandias" on the left. The right column includes a series of close-reading/analysis questions aimed at helping AP students to hone their skills of poetry interpretation. The second section of the activity includes a prompt from a released AP Exam (poem included) and asks students to create a thesis statement only for the pro

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11th - 12th

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Activities, Handouts, Homework

Poetry Complete Unit C (Grade 11)

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading

This package works effectively for all modes of teaching/learning (in-person, hybrid, remote) and for switching between the modes if required.This is a complete poetry unit (10-15 days) that includes well known poems, study questions, a test and a summative assignment (writing a poem, analyzing a poem, reciting a poem), AND COMPLETE ANSWERS.I use it in grade 11, but it could be used in 10-12. You do not need to use poetry units A or B first (but you can). The units build on each other, but they

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9th - 12th

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English Language Arts, Poetry

Keats- Ode on a Grecian Urn Worksheet

Created by

Level Up ELA

This handout goes through the poem and asks questions in each stanza. This handout helps the student break down the poem analytically individually or in groups first before discussing as a whole class.

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11th - 12th

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Wholehearted English Curriculum

15 Minute Creative Writing Exercises

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Are you curious about your own creative potential, but unsure where to start? Do you love reading literature, and have always wondered if this means you have a writer within you? Do you want to dedicate time towards exploring your creative side, but wonder how you will fit this into an already too-busy schedule? So let's explore... All you need is 10 minutes a week to awaken your creativity, to satisfy your urge to explore words, and to get you started. You will not arrive at a finished product

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Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing

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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Close Reading, English, Poetry

Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock"; A NEED-TO-KNOW Handout

Created by

William Tarvin

This handout focuses on what your students, especially those college-bound or in college, need to know about Pope’s “The Rape of the Lock.” Its fill-in-the-blanks format, largely text-based, has your students analyze the historical background of the poem, its themes, structure, mock-epic genre, and stylistic features. The handout begins by stressing that “rape” in the title meant “theft” in Pope’s time, not that horrible crime in its modern sense, which does not occur in the poem. However,

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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Lectures, Handouts, Homework

Ian McEwan's Atonement - Reading and Discussion Questions

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IB and AP Literature Smart Source

This file contains over 50 detailed, discussion-sparking questions for an in-depth study of McEwan's Atonement. The questions probe issues of structure, literary techniques (such as narrative POV, prolepsis, symbolism, pacing, character development, etc), and theme. In addition are an A.E. Housman poem (from a collection alluded to in the novel) that encourages students to connect contemporary poetry and Atonement, specifically Robbie's character, as well as an essay by Joseph Conrad on the writ

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Close Reading, Literature, Poetry

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10th - 12th, Higher Education

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Arts & Music, English Language Arts, Poetry

Starry Night - the painting and 2 poems

Created by

Juggling ELA

In this activity I use the painting Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh and the two poems "Starry Night" by Tupac Shakur and "The Starry Night" by Anne Sexton. It's interesting to see how two very different authors were inspired by the same painting. I've also included questions about each of the poems. If you don't have a color copier you could put the painting up on a projector/smartboard.

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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