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Free 8th grade poetry resources for Easel Activities
Poetry Comics: Metaphors with Robert Frost
Poetry Comics: Metaphors with Robert Frost
This is a free file from a larger product called Poetry Comics: Metaphor, Tone, and Personification. These lessons follow the same format as the free sample, except a worksheet is added afterward to reinforce the skills taught in the comic. Also check out Poetry Comics Vol 2.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Middle School Language Arts Bundle
"Mean" by Taylor Swift: Similes, Inferences, Imagery with Anti-Bullying Message
Using Taylor Swift’s award-winning song, “Mean,” you can teach and solidify for students what is
1. Simile
2. Inference
3. Imagery
I have also included an anti-bullying message or a random acts of kindness activity for students to complete. This can be reported on through discussion, journal writing and/or a short essay. Enjoy this timely lesson with your students and please check out my store for more lesson plans.
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5th - 12th
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Scavenger Hunt: Household Objects with Character - Distance Learning
“... as honest as a mirror” “...as fair as dice” These are worksheets and activities about similes and other comparisons. The first worksheet begins with: "Find objects that these positive character traits remind you of. The objects, or parts of larger objects, might be at your home, in a store, or online. See how many you can find before getting ideas from friends or family." There are 25 positive character traits on the chart, each with hints about what types of household objects mig
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5th - 8th
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Limericks - Write Your Own Limericks for St. Patrick's Day (Digital & Print)
FREE and fun templates for students to complete limericks for St. Patrick's Day or as part of a poetry unit! Includes both print and digital versions!Includes limerick information sheet, limerick templates, and writing paper with room for two limericks. Also includes a sheet to use with a big shamrock - students write their limerick in the shamrock, cut it out and you use it as a display! Shamrocks look great photocopied on green paper.This product is also found in my St. Patrick’s Day Bundle—
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Poetry Activities Writing, Analysis and Review Poetry Unit
Alliteration Activity Middle School Poetry
Searching for and engaging alliteration activity? These FREE Alliteration Activities are such a fun way to get your middle school students excited about poetry! This product includes direct instruction and many examples of alliteration in poetry as well as in real life. An engaging Slides presentation will guide your class through the activities. Laugh and have fun with your students while studying this poetic device. Also included are two student assignments. The first asks students to take a c
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Elements of Poetry Unit for Middle School Students Bundle
Poetry Book Project - Free with Easel Activity
Free! Using this poetry project assignment, students will create a poetry book by writing 11 different poems from a list of subjects, and each poem will require a different element of poetry including figurative language (metaphor, simile, idiom, personification, hyperbole) or sound device (onomatopoeia, alliteration). Students must also include one of each type of poetry given (limerick, ode, haiku, ballad, free verse, etc.) Cover page, Table of Contents, Writing Pages, and Detailed Rubric incl
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Poetry Writing Assignment for an Emily Dickinson Inspired Poem in High School
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and in this FREE POETRY ASSIGNMENT students read Emily Dickinson’s poem, “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” and write a poem in response. This is a great way to get students excited about writing poetry while exposing them to great poetry! Includes a link to a student version in Google Slides, compatible with Google Classroom. Looking for more Poetry assignments like this? Check out the following: ⭐ 3-Week Complete Poetry Unit⭐ Writing Poetry Packet⭐ Writin
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8th - 12th
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Harlem Night Song Langston Hughes Poetry Activities - PDF & Digital
Poetry analysis doesn't have to be hard! These light-hearted, easy-to-use poetry worksheets introduce students to the skill of analyzing imagery in Langston Hughes's "Harlem Night Song." The activities easily guide students through reading and understanding the poem, and they're a great way reinforce poetry comprehension while focusing on rich imagery and making connections to the Harlem Renaissance period of U.S. history!(If you teach poetry in middle school, don't miss the rest of my bestselli
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Langston Hughes Poetry Unit for Middle School - PDF & Digital
Thanksgiving Poetry Analysis & Writing Activity | FREE
Celebrate the thanksgiving season by introducing your students to an example of classic poetry! These activities are designed for students who have already been introduced to poetic elements such as figurative language and rhyme schemes. ⭐️Poem: Thanksgiving Day by Lydia Maria ChildActivity 1: Vocabulary - Predict meaning of vocabulary- Use dictionary to check and compare Activity 2: Comprehension Questions- Respond with written responses & include text-based evidenceActivity 3: Language- Id
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5th - 8th
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The Hag: A Poetry Analysis to Teach Literary Standards
“The Hag” by Richard Herrick was written in 1648 and is a fun poem to use for the Halloween season. It is an excellent example of classic poetry and one that is fairly user-friendly to analyze, especially for middle grade students.
Included is
1. The poem.
2. A first-reading with the questions beside the text. These questions are basic comprehension questions.
3. A second-reading with the questions beside the text. These questions are the critical thinking, higher-order thinking question
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6th - 8th
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FREE Emily Dickinson Theme in Poetry - "Because I Could Not Stop for Death"
Figurative language and tricky vocabulary are two of students' biggest obstacles to poetry comprehension, but these poetry activities are here to help with "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson! Each worksheet breaks down the challenging aspects of this fascinating poem, making the text accessible to middle school students.This resource includes the following digital versions:Google Slides (link in PDF)Easel Activity (link in My Purchases)If you enjoy this resource, don't miss
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Finding Theme in Poems Unit - Emily Dickinson - Printable & Digital
Annotating Poetry ~ A Lesson Using the Poems "Oranges" and "Guilt"
This lesson focuses on teaching students to annotate a text. When students annotate a text, it helps them to comprehend and analyze what they are reading. This packet contains two poems, the poem "Oranges" by Gary Soto and the poem "Guilt" by Jed Chambers.
In the lesson, teachers will first model the process of annotation with the poem "Oranges". Next, students will work independently to annotate the poem "Guilt". Sample annotations are included.
Questions are also included to accompany the
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7th - 8th
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Beginning of the Year Middle School Poster Poem and Writing Prompt Free Download
Free Download! "What is a Middle Schooler?" Poster Poem with a digital or printable writing activity. Hang the poster on your wall when you go back to school or by your desk at the beginning of the year to remind yourself why we teach middle school, you can project on your whiteboard as an example for your students to write their own "What is a a Middle Schooler?" poem. Smaller size can be printed for your students to enjoy. Choose to print out or go digital. Includes a ready-made Easel activity
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6th - 8th
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost | Poetry Analysis | Theme | Individuality
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Robert Frost's famous poem, The Road Not Taken Engage with 5 high-level, short answer questionsIdentify figurative language, structure, enjambment, flow and moodExplore Frost's message and themeDiscuss the importance of individuality and it's importance today compared to Frost's day and ageWhat's in the download?A 13 page PDF with:Links to Google Formats [PDF p1]Answer Key with CCSS [Google Slides | PDF pp2
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8th - 12th
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Free Poetry Annotation Device
Print these on cardstock (or paper), fold in half, and let your students go wild with this annotation device. It lists 26 poetic devices and allows lined space to record the textual evidence.Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.I have also included a couple of different techniques for annotation.Enjoy this freebie. My students found it very helpful when annotating poetry. We learn so many literary devices, but someti
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7th - 12th
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Novel Playlist Song Creation Project - Check for understanding/comprehension
What is it?The Playlist Project is a great performance assessment that can do a very thorough job of assessing student comprehension and understanding of any text!Here’s How it Works: Students will create a playlist of titles, and the lyrics to one entire song (using the tune to one of their own favorites), based on a book they recently read. Each title must have some connection to the text itself. It can connect to a major event, a main character, or even part of the setting. The teacher can de
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3rd - 8th
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Literature Workshop Handout: Spoken Word Poetry | Free Download
This handout is made for a close reading workshop in which students analyze and reflect upon spoken word poetry. It is made to be paired with a video or performance of ANY spoken word piece of your choosing! **Be sure you have access to a spoken word performance (digital or otherwise) to pair with this handout! You will also need printed copies of the poem for students to annotate.Structure:Reading 1:Students read the poem silently and annotate as they go.Students will rate their understanding o
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7th - 12th
Couplets, Triplets, and Limericks
Writing poetry is student-friendly with exemplars, draft outlines, checklists, and good copy printables. Writing couplets, triplets, and limericks make for enjoyable experiences when learning is scaffolded. Get ready for quality writing from your class.Contents:Couplets (2 and 4 Stanzas):- Exemplars- Printables: Checklist, Draft, Good Copy Templates (b & w and colour)Triplets:- Format- Valentine's Day Exemplars- Spring Exemplars- Printables: Checklist, Draft, Good Copy Templates (b & w a
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2nd - 8th
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Literary Devices in The Bible
With Literary Devices you and your students will learn about important writing techniques using Frayer charts and passages from The Bible. Perfect for any homeschool or Christian school. Meaningful questions that will engage students and make them look at scripture in a whole new way. ⏰ About 2 hours of work.Includes:Easel ActivityList of 10 literary devices and definitionsExample of a Frayer chart filled in5 Frayer charts ready to be filled in (independently or as a class)1 Blank Frayer chart
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5th - 8th
Valentine's Day Poetry
Valentine's Day is ideal for writing poetry. This product has everything you need:- teaching tips- read aloud links- word banks- Acrostic poems- "I love Valentine's Day because..."- A-B-C Poems- Couplets Poetry (2 and 4 stanzas)- Triplets- "Roses are red" variation poems- CinquainsHappy Valentine's Day!
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K - 8th
Poetry Book Pass and Poetry Cafe Tips
This packet includes a lesson plan to implement a poetry book pass in your classroom or in collaboration with your school librarian. Includes a lesson plan, student directions, middle school poetry book list, and book response worksheet. 81/2 x 11 poster for poetry month and tips for a poetry cafe follow-up activity are also included.
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5th - 8th
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Macbeth Relationships in Similes: It is Like ...
This graphic organizer allows students to compare the relationship between two characters in Macbeth to an object, animal, something in nature, or food item. Students are encouraged to convert their comparisons into a poem or illustration. This activity is available as a PDF and digitally as an EASEL activity.Related products in SET for Literacy TpT Store:Romeo and Juliet In Urban SlangMacbeth in Urban Slang
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7th - 10th
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Geography Acrostic Poem Template (FREEBIE)
Hello Fellow Teachers,This free downloadable document includes a template for an acrostic poem on the topic of the geography. The directions ask students to create an acrostic poem using the letters in geography and provide colored illustrations to accompany the poem.Included in the PDF DownloadAcrostic Geography Poem template (1 page)Thank you for downloading one of my resources! Any feedback/rating is very appreciated so that I can make my resources the best they can be!
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1st - 8th
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Borders for Creative Writing
A4 and A5 borders can be used to publish creative writing such as poetry. The first one could be multiple printed and stapled into little books.
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PreK - 10th
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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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