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8th grade poetry worksheets for Google Apps

Preview of How to Read a Poem Introduction to Poetry & Poetic Terms PDF & Google Drive CCSS

How to Read a Poem Introduction to Poetry & Poetic Terms PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Use this attention-grabbing 32-slide lecture (downloads in both Prezi & Google Slides format) and accompanying handouts to pull even your most reluctant students into a study of poetry. Begin by piquing your students’ interest in poetry by comparing the art form to song lyrics. Then, present a concrete, 9-step process to help any student decode any poem.These lesson materials include a guided note handout (with answer key) that will help focus students’ listening and serve as a reference she
Preview of Pop Music Song Lyrics and Classic Poetry, Compare & Contrast, PDF & Google Drive

Pop Music Song Lyrics and Classic Poetry, Compare & Contrast, PDF & Google Drive

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Use this two-day poetry lesson to help your students connect modern music/song lyrics to classic poetry. On the first day, students will compare and contrast the song, “Stereo Hearts,” by Gym Class Heroes, to Robert Burns’ classic poem, “A Red, Red Rose.” Both poems use simile and metaphor to describe the feeling of falling in love. On the second day, students will compare and contrast The Script’s song, “Breakeven,” with Edmund Spenser’s “Sonnet 30,” as both works discuss the paradox of emotion
Preview of Poetry Analysis Worksheets, Printable and Digital

Poetry Analysis Worksheets, Printable and Digital

Created by
Julie Faulkner
These poetry analysis and comprehension worksheets in printable and digital format are an excellent modern and engaging activity to have students take ownership of their learning and dig deeper and closely read a poem. Get ready for National Poetry Month!! The no prep sheets can be used in isolation, or you could use several for one poem depending on what your needs are. You can have these ready and pull them out a moment's notice to conduct an amazingly in-depth lesson of your favorite poem.Stu
Preview of The Road Not Taken | Reading Comprehension Unit | Robert Frost

The Road Not Taken | Reading Comprehension Unit | Robert Frost

Everything you need to teach "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost (with full text) is included in this printable and digital lesson! This Common Core aligned NO PREP poetry unit includes vocabulary development, text-based comprehension questions, literary analysis, an assessment, and a culminating writing task to ensure student understanding of “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost.This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports G
Preview of Song Lyric Analysis Lesson - Introduction to Poetry Through Song Lyrics -Digital

Song Lyric Analysis Lesson - Introduction to Poetry Through Song Lyrics -Digital

This song lyric analysis lesson introduces poetry analysis through the use of your students’ favorite song lyrics! Practice annotating with the worksheets and graphic organizers provided. Suitable for distance learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Song Lyric Analysis Lesson Plan:✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides®, Microsoft PowerPoint® & PDF✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Practice Close Reading
Preview of Langston Hughes Poetry Unit for Middle School - PDF & Digital

Langston Hughes Poetry Unit for Middle School - PDF & Digital

Hook your students on poetry this year by introducing them to Langston Hughes, one of America's best-loved poets! In this engaging middle school poetry unit, students will analyze six Langston Hughes poems: "Madam and the Rent Man," "Dreams," "Harlem (Dream Deferred)," "Harlem Night Song," "Mother to Son," and "I, Too."All resources include the following digital versions:Google Slides (link in PDF)Easel Activity (link in My Purchases)This bundle includes the following poetry resources:"Madam and
Preview of "Seven Ages of Man" Close Read Shakespeare, Extended Metaphor, PDF & Google App

"Seven Ages of Man" Close Read Shakespeare, Extended Metaphor, PDF & Google App

Created by
Laura Randazzo
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
Preview of Hamilton Movie (Broadway Musical) Guide | Questions | Google Class (PG13 - 2020)

Hamilton Movie (Broadway Musical) Guide | Questions | Google Class (PG13 - 2020)

Created by
TeacherTravis
This Hamilton Movie Guide accompanies the live recording of the popular Broadway Musical released by Disney Plus July 2020. Challenge students to connect with the vibrant characters, their decisions and relationships. Explore the meaning and rhyming structure of lyrics, compare Burr and Hamilton as their roller coaster of a relationship unfolds, and connect the ten duel commandments with how disputes are handled in today's society. Identify character mantras throughout the film, analyze Eliza's
Preview of Langston Hughes Author Study Worksheet, PDF & Google Drive, Biography, CCSS

Langston Hughes Author Study Worksheet, PDF & Google Drive, Biography, CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Skip the typical Langston Hughes introduction lecture and empower students to find their own interesting facts about this Harlem Renaissance writer’s life with the “Author Bio” print/post-and-teach activity.This single-page worksheet (includes both PDF & Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Hughes’ background.Please note: This download does NOT include a specific article or links to defined articles. It is an organizer tool for studen
Preview of Poetry Writing Activities - 22 Different Poetry Types for High School Students

Poetry Writing Activities - 22 Different Poetry Types for High School Students

Created by
Love and Let Lit
Your high school students will write poetry with comfort and ease! In this Writing Poetry Packet, students are led through the process of writing 22 different types of poetry including Definition/Anit-Definition Poem, Haiku, Sonnets, Blackout Poetry, Found Poems, 2-Line Poems, Condensed Poetry, Prose Poetry, Memory Poems, Persona Poems, Bio Poems, Title Poems and NINE different poems inspired by famous poets including Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Shakespeare, Sandra Cisneros, William Carlos
Preview of Analyzing Poetry Activities | Poetry Analysis Activity Flipbook Print & Digital

Analyzing Poetry Activities | Poetry Analysis Activity Flipbook Print & Digital

Use these editable poetry activities to help your students analyze and understand the deeper meaning of famous poetry. The resource includes 6 stations that correlate with 6 poems and the booklet is designed to be used with ANY poem. NOTE: This resource is included in my 7th and 8th Grade ELA Resources so if you have already purchased that, there's no need to purchase this resource! If you're looking for more resources like this at a discounted price, you might want to look into the bundle! As
Preview of ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {August} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {August} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

*A DIGITAL OPTION HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf. Hello, ELA! This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up at the beginning of your ELA block.Each month contains 4-5 weeks of ELA bell work, which will have a theme around the season, national holidays, or events associated with that particular month. The morning work is focused on ELA 8th Grade Common Core Standards. Each day ha
Preview of Emily Dickinson "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" Poetry Analysis Virtual Print

Emily Dickinson "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" Poetry Analysis Virtual Print

You'll love teaching this delightful poem! This lesson guides students through a detailed analysis of Emily Dickinson's poem "Hope Is the Thing With Feathers." After analyzing it, students can then write their own poem of hope or a poem about an abstract noun.Both digital and print versions here, so you're ready for any classroom setting!There are ten parts to this lesson:Author researchVocabulary - study and synonym activityParaphrase - line by lineParaphrase by stanzaExamining dictionAnalyzi
Preview of ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {September} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {September} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

*A DIGITAL OPTION HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf. Hello, ELA! This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up at the beginning of your ELA block.Each month contains 4-5 weeks of ELA bell work, which will have a theme around the season, national holidays, or events associated with that particular month. The morning work is focused on ELA 8th Grade Common Core Standards. Each day ha
Preview of Walt Whitman, O Me! O Life! Poetry & Non-Fiction Analysis, PDF & Google Drive

Walt Whitman, O Me! O Life! Poetry & Non-Fiction Analysis, PDF & Google Drive

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Make a study of poetry compelling and relevant to your students’ lives.In the film Dead Poets Society, Robin Williams famously delivers portions of Walt Whitman’s beloved “O Me! O Life!” poem. This 1-to-2-day lesson will add rigor to your students’ enjoyment of the film, but also works as a standalone poetry assignment if, like me, you aren’t able to use the full-length film with your classes. Either way, your students will be challenged and entertained as they work through Whitman’s words. On t
Preview of New Year 2023  | Close Reading and Poetry Analysis | Print and Google Slides

New Year 2023 | Close Reading and Poetry Analysis | Print and Google Slides

Redesigned to make your life easier! Now with Google SlidesTM! Use this activity for a new calendar year or a new school year. Ideal for Back to School or welcoming the new year. The poem “Burning the Old Year” hooks students by first asking them to think of their own lives—and what they would burn from the past year if they could—before they begin closely reading the poem stanza-by-stanza and analyzing it as they annotate. Hits Common Core standards and engages students at the same time. Great
Preview of ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {February} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {February} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

*A DIGITAL OPTION HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf.Hello, ELA! This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up at the beginning of your ELA block.Each month contains 4-5 weeks of ELA bell work, which will have a theme around the season, national holidays, or events associated with that particular month. The morning work is focused on ELA 8th Grade Common Core Standards. Each day has
Preview of Poetry Lesson: "O Captain! My Captain!" by Whitman | DIGITAL

Poetry Lesson: "O Captain! My Captain!" by Whitman | DIGITAL

Digital Google Resource: "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman Close Reading Poetry Assignment**Aligned with Common Core Exemplars in Poetry for grades 6-8**These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an emergency lesson for a sub.This is a complete lesson for Walt Whitman's moving elegy, "O Captain! My Captain!" This resource includes:A prereading Word Cloud activityA close reading assignment that includes the poem, annotati
Preview of Helen of Troy Poems Compare & Contrast Poetry Analysis, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS

Helen of Troy Poems Compare & Contrast Poetry Analysis, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Ah, Helen of Troy, the face that launched a thousand ships. Depending on your perspective, Helen is either the legendary beauty who has served as a worthy muse for countless warriors and poets or she is a painted devil whose selfish desires caused the deaths of thousands of innocent souls. Take your students through a compelling compare and contrast activity by examining classic poems by American poets Edgar Allan Poe (full-text included) and Hilda "H.D." Doolittle (link included).This 4-page do
Preview of ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {April} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {April} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

*A DIGITAL OPTION HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf. Hello, ELA! This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up at the beginning of your ELA block.Each month contains 4-5 weeks of ELA bell work, which will have a theme around the season, national holidays, or events associated with that particular month. The morning work is focused on ELA 8th Grade Common Core Standards. Each day ha
Preview of ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {January} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {January} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

*A DIGITAL OPTION HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf. Hello, ELA! This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up at the beginning of your ELA block.Each month contains 4-5 weeks of ELA bell work, which will have a theme around the season, national holidays, or events associated with that particular month. The morning work is focused on ELA 8th Grade Common Core Standards. Each day ha
Preview of ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {March} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {March} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

**THE DIGITAL OPTION/GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS HAS BEEN ADDED* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf :)Hello, ELA! This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up at the beginning of your ELA block.Each month contains 4-5 weeks of ELA bell work, which will have a theme around the season, national holidays, or events associated with that particular month. The morning work is focused on ELA 8th Grade Common Core Standards. Each day has a thematic structu
Preview of ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {November} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

ELA Daily Review 8th Grade {November} I Distance Learning I Google Apps

*A DIGITAL OPTION HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf. Hello, ELA! This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up at the beginning of your ELA block.Each month contains 4-5 weeks of ELA bell work, which will have a theme around the season, national holidays, or events associated with that particular month. The morning work is focused on ELA 8th Grade Common Core Standards. Each day ha
Preview of Emily Dickinson “I’m Nobody” Poetry Analysis + Modern Poem, Fame Theme, CCSS

Emily Dickinson “I’m Nobody” Poetry Analysis + Modern Poem, Fame Theme, CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
This easy to deliver one-day lesson uses the work of American poet Emily Dickinson to guide a discussion of many students’ dream of becoming a social media influencer/TikTok Famous. The student handout includes a copy of Emily Dickinson’s well-known poem, “I’m Nobody! Who are You?,” to compare with a modern poem written on the same theme. The handout includes a set of 10 short-answer critical thinking questions that will require students to dig back into the text and their own minds to find the
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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.