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Poetry handouts for Microsoft Word and for parents
Understanding Rhyme Scheme and Stanzas in Poetry
This item contains activities about understanding rhyme scheme and stanzas in poetry. It includes:
*Directions
*Rhyme Scheme Definition
*Rhyme Scheme Worksheet
*Rhyme Scheme Worksheet Answer Key
*Identifying Rhyme Scheme Worksheet
*Identifying Rhyme Scheme Worksheet Answer Key
*Stanza, Stanza Break, and Refrain Definition
*Stanza Worksheet
*Stanza Worksheet Answer Key
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3rd - 9th
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Poetry Parody Bundle (British Literature): Read & Imitate 5 Classic Poems!
Students learn from the greats by reading mentor text poems and writing their own using templates!Hook students into poetry by making it seem as easy as fill-in-the-blank! Great for any British Literature class or regular English Language Arts, these editable template pages use a side-by-side layout so that students can read the original and quickly begin making their own (serious or silly) versions of the poem. The blank spaces force students to think carefully about grammar, rhyme, alliteratio
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7th - 12th
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Middle School Poetry Packet (Excellent for figurative language and poetry)
A Common Core aligned comprehensive poetry packet for middle school and low high school grades. Step by step instructions, examples, and workspace for 10 different types of poems (synonym, diamonte, cinquain, haiku, limerick, and more). This is everything your students need to create a perfect poetry portfolio. Just print and copy for your students and you'll be ready to go.
*Excellent for use in your poetry or figurative language unit (packet features work with and examples of personificatio
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6th - 10th
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HIGH SCHOOL POETRY | 5 American Poets: Dickinson, Hughes, Frost, Bishop, Brooks!
This high-school poetry bundle features 5 EDITABLE units on American poetry that can be used in sequence over two weeks. The 5 units feature a total of 50 poems by 5 American poets: Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, and Gwendolyn Brooks. By having students read the 10 best poems by each writer, you'll introduce them to the breadth of each poet's work while taking a deep dive into two or three poems in each class session.This poetry curriculum promises to elicit dy
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Movie Questions- Freedom Writers
I typically do not watch movies in my classroom, but this movie is excellent when paired with our required reading of Nikki Grime's Bronx Masquerade. There are three days of watching and responding. The movie times for each day is located on the top of the pages that correspond to the showing of the DVD.
If you are not reading the paired book, you may make any changes needed.
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10th - 12th
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Comparison texts : Oranges and 7th grade by Gary Soto
This packet includes the poem "Oranges" and the short story "7th grade", both by Gary Soto. Students will read both texts and make comparisons. The poem "Oranges" is broken down into multiple sections to allow students to analyze the plot of the poem. Questions are used to help guide the students in their work. A worksheet is also included which allows students to identify the figurative language within the poem. The short story 7th grade is followed by multiple choice questions and short an
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6th - 9th
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Poetry Complete Unit A (Grade 9)
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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Reverse Poetry Project
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)
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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The Bells - Edgar Allen Poe- Reading assignment handout
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
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt and KEY
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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8th - 12th
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Poetry Complete Unit B (Grade 10)
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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"A Dream Deferred," by Langston Hughes - Poetry Lesson
This multi-media Common Core-aligned mini lesson is designed to help students read "A Dream Deferred" closely. This is great as a stand-alone lesson plan or can be used in conjunction with A Raisin in the Sun.
This is an editable .doc file that you can customize to meet your needs.
Students read the poem (included) and then view several YouTube versions of the poem (including the Sanya Richards-Ross Nike commercial version).
After reading, viewing, and listening, students complete a series o
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8th - 11th
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Maya Angelou Author Study, "Still I Rise" analysis
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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Poetry Close Reading I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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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5th - 12th
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Bringing Poetry Analysis to Life: An AP & Pre-AP English Literature Approach
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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Complete set of 14 worksheets with answers for Dante's Inferno
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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9th - 12th
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ANY Poem! Comprehensive: Diction, Tone, Mood, Topic, Theme, Symbolism, Etc STAAR
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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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Cold Read- Twas the Night before Christmas Poem - Standardized Assessment
"Twas the Night before Christmas" Poem with 14 Standardized Test Style questions. FCAT 2.0/CCSSS questions used to help the students prepare for the up-coming assessments. Vocabulary words with meaning and a Vocabulary Quiz with 20 questions- 5 in content and 15 matching. Can be used as a cold read . Good for independent work,peer or group work,guided reading or for Sub. Plans. VOCABULARY ASSESSMENT INCLUDED.
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3rd - 6th
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"Sounds of Silence" by Paul Simon (Poetry/Song)
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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INTRO TO POETRY UNIT HANDOUT, GRADE 6 7 8, ONTARIO CURRICULUM, RUBRIC INCLUDED
**RUBRIC INCLUDED!The following 4 page handout is a great introduction to a poetry unit and adheres to the expectations of the Reading and Writing strands of the Language Arts Ontario Curriculum for Grades 6-8. The handout explores the various types of poem styles / forms by offering a definition and example for the following:- acrostic poems - ballads- blank verse- free verse- cinquain- diamante- haiku- kennings- limerick- shape poem Easy to use rubric included on the last page, which covers al
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6th - 8th
Inside Out and Back Again - translation of 10 poems - English and Spanish pg 91+
Side-by-side translation with English on the left, and Spanish on the right. Side by side translations are the best option for ELLs, since they can see the language and structures used easily. Done using Google Translate. I know enough Spanish to say it's a decent translation, but probably not 100% perfect. I included some images to support vocabulary learning for MLLs.Preview is available for download, just click "Preview" and save it. If you'd like to modify the text, you should get the pay ve
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6th - 8th
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Color Poem Template
Teach students about colors and the 5 senses using this color poem template (fill in the blanks)!
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K - 3rd
AP Literature Beowulf Paired Poems - A close reading activity
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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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.
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