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Oral communication poetry study guides for Google Apps
Poem of the Week Reading Activity Packet, ONE YEAR of Poetry Analysis Worksheets
Do you want to be the best teacher? Get ready to set your classroom ablaze with the magic of poetry, week after week! āØ With a poem of the week mini lesson that spans the entire year, you're about to create a symphony of words that'll echo in your students' hearts. With these poem analysis worksheets, you're turning every lesson into a poetic treasure hunt, where every line is a clue to understanding the poet's heart. Establishing a poem of the week routine is like sprinkling magic dust on your
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6th - 8th
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Updated! "Twice I Walked With Dinosaurs" STAAR English 1/2 EOC Test Prep
Dinosaurs are one of my personal favorite topics to read about! This test prep packet for the English 1/2 STAAR EOC exam includes the following:Revising and Editing - "Dinosaurs" from History.com - 4 questions, covering TEKS 9Bi, 9Dv, and 9DviCommon poetry terms matchingPoetry - "Twice I Walked with Dinosaurs" by Camryn Diagonale - 6 questions, covering TEKS 2B, 4E, 7B, 8D, 8E, 8F with both a short (SCR) and extended constructed (ECR) response prompt.Answer Key with detailed rationales, sample S
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9th - 10th
Full Cicada Moon - Novel Study Guide BUNDLE (PRINTABLE & DIGITAL)
Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton is a poetry narrative. This PDF packet is a novel study guide including comprehension questions, story elements, character analysis, and classroom posters (freebie).*PRINTABLE and digital GOOGLE SLIDE accessible. The end of each document will include the Google Slide version of the printable document.Reading Comprehension Packet:Table of Contents (clickable)30 pages of content1 comprehension question per poem = 139 questionsExamples of questions from Reading Co
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4th - 8th
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Figurative Language (Poetic) Devices Interactive Digital Practice
Music is my favoriteee way to introduce poetry to my high schoolers!This drag-and-drop practice on Google Slides is a great way for your students to review 15 common poetic devices using song lyrics! I bet you and/or your students will definitely start smiling and singing to some familiar lyrics, new and old.Devices included:alliteration, assonance, consonance, simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, repetition, allusion, pun, anaphora, epistrophe, and enjambment*An
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9th - 12th
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Long Way Down Complete Novel Study Guides
These study guides encourage students to explore the novel's themes, characters, and literary elements, helping facilitate engaging classroom discussions, promote critical thinking, and assess comprehension effectively.
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9th - 12th
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The Migrant Experience Reading Comprehension Bundle for Google Apps
Two popular units are combined for best value savings! Select from a variety of activities and build your own unit about the migrant experience. Students will engage and discuss how past events are a bridge to evolving current events and how a dynamic people form an integral part of our nation's well-being (Appropriate for High School level and above, Immersion and Heritage Speaker). Note: Cajas de cartĆ³n Literary Activities are not available at this time in a Google Apps format. In the future
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The Night Diary by Hiranandani Novel Guide the Indian Partition World History
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani Novel Guide World History Novel-In-Verse2019 Newbery Honor Book Realistic Fiction Indian Partition. This novel is perfect for teaching literary elements, poetry, world history, coming-of-age, perseverance, the importance of family and dealing with loss. This pack includes: Learning objectivesBackground informationPre-reading, during reading, and post reading activitiesEntry by entry reading comprehension questionsCharacter analysis activitiesCharacter traits
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7th - 10th
Water Conservation Environmental Reading Activity for Google Apps
Happy Earth Day! Ā”Feliz DĆa de la Tierra! Provide your advanced language learners with engaging reading comprehension activities during your environmental unit. Students will learn about conservation practices and about efforts to improve water quality (3rd year and above, Home School, Immersion and Heritage Speaker. Approximates Intermediate-Advanced Learner Levels of the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages).Included (For print-based and digital activities with options to add te
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
The Poet X (complete unit handouts)
Embark on an enriching journey through Elizabeth Acevedo's powerful novel, The Poet X, with this comprehensive resource pack. Packed with handouts, activities, and a poetry/journal portfolio, this resource is designed to enhance students' engagement and comprehension while exploring themselves and the characters of The Poet X.
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9th - 10th
STAAR EOC English 1/2 Test Prep - Rev/Editing + Zombie Blues Villanelle - Poetry
Brainnnnnsssssssssss! Students seem to always love zombies and this test prep packet will have them thinking about the metaphorical meaning of the "living dead"!This test preparation material, aligned with STAAR 2.0, includes:Student-facing Document (editable), including:Revising and Editing - Popular class at Florida college mixes philosophy and...zombies, adapted from NewsELA, 6 multiple choice questions covering TEKS: 9Bi, 9C, 9Di, 9Diii, 9DvPoetry matching termsPoetry - "Zombie Blues Villane
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9th - 10th
Using song to teach ELA: Songs with Multiple Interpretations, Lyrics Analysis
Songs with Multiple Interpretations. Well, hopefully you'll agree that most all songs have lots of interpretations--and that's why studying music "as literature" fits so perfectly into the English Language Arts curriculum and core standards.Here I've made a fancy presentation featuring 5 musicians/bands of varied genres. (The google slides format of this TPT resource is just so I can link the presentation and the actual packet, all in one product). I give background information on each artist a
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Taboo! Language Techniques
This TABOO game reviews language techniques - figurative, structural, and sound. With each round, the techniques increase in difficulty. You can pair this TABOO game with my Gold Sheet: Language Techniques to allow your students additional review of the terminology.TABOO is my favorite game to review course concepts. It is so easy to adapt to any class or content, and students LOVE IT! It also provides an easy period plan for days when your class might need a fun break. :)
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7th - 12th
COMPLETE Ali Cobby Eckermannās āInside My Motherā Resource Package - HSC Mod A
This package is designed to guide students through HSC Module A: Language, Identity and Culture, focusing on the prescribed poems of Ali Cobby Eckermann. Editable resources include:Student printables/digital worksheets Teacher Google Slides for each lessonContents of this package:Understanding Indigenous context - 7 page student guide + teacher slidesMeet the poet: Ali Cobby Eckermann - 11 page student guide + teacher slidesTrance (context, poem transcript, summary notes, video links, full poem
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Ā COMPLETE Year 12 English Standard Bundle - HSC
The Migrant Experience Reading Comprehension Unit for Google Apps
Provide your students with a reading comprehension activity about the agricultural migrant worker in the United States. Use as a discussion opportunity for your literary groups and to guide your students while they analyze cultural values, traditions and the historical experiences of the migrant worker. A dynamic tool for teacher-guided, group or whole-class activities and individual seatwork. Select an individual or a combination of pages for independent study or send to student devices (3rd ye
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Ā The Migrant Experience Reading Comprehension Bundle for Google Apps
Inside Out and Back Again Complete Reading Guide!
A reading guide to help your students understand and analyze ThanhhĆ Lai's Inside Out and Back Again!Each section is broken down into chunks with corresponding comprehension and analysis questions. Each chunk has space to write a summary, record an interesting quote, 2 basic questions, and 1 advanced/extension question. This can be done in class or for homework, and the questions can also be used as discussion questions for whole class discussion or literature circles!
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6th - 8th
Updated! STAAR EOC English 1/2 Rev/Edit + Poetry - "Traveling through the Dark"
William E. Stafford's poem "Traveling through the Dark" may not be an immediate favorite for everyone, but it holds a special place in my heart. The emotional subject matter consistently captivates and resonates with my students, engaging them in a dull task: test prep. Stafford skillfully immerses readers into a profound exploration of a universal theme: the challenging choices that individuals grapple with in their lives.This product is aligned with the 2023 STAAR English 1 & English 2 Tes
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9th - 10th
Emily Dickinson Nature Poem Analysis Digital Resources BUNDLE Middle High School
Add these enriching poetry reading and analysis worksheets to your digital resources library. Delve into rich poetry analysis and discussion of Emily Dickinson's nature -inspired poem, "A Narrow Fellow in the Grass" using this engaging Google Docsā¢ digital resource with poetry worksheets geared toward middle school and high school ELA|English poetry units. Poetry analysis is an ELA-edifying aspect of reading comprehension. In fact, the new digital PSATā¢ and SATā¢ contain poems in their reading a
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6th - 10th
Shakespeare Hamlet Test, Comprehension, Characterization, Tone, Poetry
Multiple choice test covering all 5 acts of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Includes/Covers:35 multiple choice questionsAnswer documentKey (for exam)Review sheetCharacterizationTonePlotQuote comprehensionSoliloquy analysisPoetic devicesIncluded in my Hamlet Unit Bundle!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Ā Shakespeare Hamlet Unit: Assessment, Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary
Poetry Multiple-Choice Practice: Code-Breaking with Atwood's "Siren Song"
Do your students need some extra multiple-choice practice with POETRY? Want to engage them with problem-solving thinking using SECRET CODES? Try out this POETRY CODE-BREAKING ACTIVITY! This activity asks students to read the short poem "Siren Song" by Margaret Atwood. I encourage students to annotate the poem. Then, students must complete 5 multiple-choice questions. The correct answer choices of the questions spell out a secret code word. Spaces are included at the bottom of the activity for st
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8th - 10th
Find the Genre Scavenger Hunt & Review - Distance Learning - Grades 3-5
Using Google Slides & Pear Deck, if enabled, students will review multiple genres & sub genres. For At-Home or In-Class engaging learning. Writing integration, prior knowledge, and exit tickets, Extension Genre choice board included.
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3rd - 5th
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Poetry Slides (Definitions & Examples)
Thank you for considering this resource! In here, you will find definitions and examples of figurative language devices, sound devices, and poetic forms. I typically print out these slides and hang them up around the room. Students then take their worksheets with a chart of all the terms and find each definition and example, recording each in the charts.Included Sound Devices:RhythmEnd RhymeInternal RhymeMeterRhyme SchemeRepetitionAlliterationAssonanceConsonanceIncluded Figurative Language Devic
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7th - 10th
Beowulf Background Information Slides Lessons and Activities
This google slide presentation presents important background information on the Anglo Saxon culture, characteristics of an epic hero, and features of epic poetry to set your students up for success in reading and analyzing this important literary work. Included in this product:Teacher's guide with video linksTemplate for a foldable notes pageNotes slides on culture, epic hero, epic poetry, and literary devicesAn excerpt from the prologue in Old English and modern.Google Ready Beowulf Novel Unit
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Ā Beowulf Introduction and Extension Mini Bundle
"Fireworks" by Amy Lowell
This product prompts students to find and analyze at least 3 different poetic devices in Amy Lowell's poem, "Fireworks." After students complete the annotation section of the study guide, they will answer 5 study guide questions that encourage critical thinking and interpretation.
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9th - 10th
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"Child" by Sylvia Plath
This resource prompts students to find and analyze several poetic devices within Sylvia Plath's poem, "Child." After their annotations, students will answer thought-provoking questions that encourage critcal thinking and interpretation.
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9th - 12th
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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 youāre 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 itās 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 studentsā 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 theyāve 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 studentsā 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 youāre 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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