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Poetry Common Core W.7.3 lessons
Writing, Poetry and Novel Study Activities - ELA Bundle
Over 150 pages of WRITING, NOVEL STUDY, AND POETRY RESOURCES will benefit any middle/high school ELA teacher! This bundle includes three of my top-selling ELA packs and can be used with various age groups and abilities due to the ease with which they can be differentiated! Includes 18 different activities! Just print and go!Looking for a DIGITAL VERSION? CLICK HERE.WRITING ACTIVITIES - includes all templates, rubrics, and mentor texts needed to teach the following types of writing. Easy to
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6th - 9th
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Journey Poems - Reading, Analyzing, and Writing Poetry
This five-day unit is a perfect way to teach students to effectively analyze poetry and write original poems as well.In this unit students will read and analyze three famous poems with the common theme of journeys. During each lesson, students will complete multiple readings and analyze the poem in four different ways. The repeated readings enable students to have a much deeper understanding of the poem and the scaffolded analysis skills allow students to build on their interpretations of the
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Incredible Journeys Bundle - Short Story, Research, Poetry, Nonfiction
Locomotion by Jaqueline Woodson Verse Novel Study Poetry Reading Unit Literature
This Locomotion by Jaqueline Woodson Middle School reading unit and verse novel study is exactly what you need to teach your fifth, sixth, seventh, and/or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading-response-focused format with this historicalThis unit digs deep into EVERY SINGLE common core reading literature and main writing standard. I designed these units because I didn't want to just “hit” the standards. I tried to dig deep into every s
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5th - 8th
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Narrative Writing, Poetry Writing, and Fable Writing Units (Google Compatible)
Save with this bundle of 3 writing units. The bundle includes a Narrative Writing Unit, a Fable Writing Unit, and a Poetry Writing Unit. Together they span 31 days of instruction!Great news! These writing units include a traditional PDF version of the student writing packets, as well as links for Google Slides. This means that these units are ready for Google Classroom! The digital versions of the packets are accessible from any computer and allow students to complete their work online. You’ll
Paired Texts - Poem by Taylor Mali and Newspaper Article - Writing Activities
This lesson makes learning relevant by connecting real-world issues and an engaging poem. Students complete close readings of two texts: “Totally Like Whatever, You Know?” by Taylor Mali and “Beyond Malala: Six Teenagers Changing the World” from The Guardian newspaper. Students begin by writing a journal about important topics in society. Handouts with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies provide scaffolding for their reading, and the lesson culminates with a writing activity assignm
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7th - 10th
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Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven Poetry Mini-Unit Writing and Creative Option
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" is one of his most popular poems, and one of the most enjoyable for students of all ages. This is a great introduction to Edgar Allan Poe's poetry for your students!You will get: Three worksheets on which students will work in pairs or small groups to paraphrase/summarize a section of Poe’s “The Raven” into a modern narrative. They can annotate or summarize on the worksheet, and on the back, or a separate piece of paper, write out a narrative version of each stanza,
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Horror and Suspense English Bundle October for Middle and High School
Mother's Day Poetry Analysis Worksheet, Template, & Craft for Middle/High School
This Mother's Day poetry writing activity for middle school and high school students includes a poem analysis and a template for students to create their own heartfelt poem and handmade gift for Mother's Day.Product DescriptionThis resource is an assignment that combines poetry analysis, poetry writing and a giftable origami craft that brings it all together. Students will analyze a poem about childhood memories of one's mother, create their own poem using a template, and learn to make an origam
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7th - 12th
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Teaching ISHAMPOO : St. Patrick's Day
This product can be used approximately for grades 4-8.This is a PDF PPT and includes: Definition, writing prompt, thematic examples, practice by imitation, and application to student writing.Check out my other St. Patrick's Day Activities:St. Patrick's AnalogiesSt. Patrick's Would You Rather Writing PromptsSt. Patrick's Day Activity Packet (Fiction/Informational)Figurative Language and Poetry Activity Packet - St. Patrick's Day
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4th - 8th
Teaching ISHAMPOO : Valentine's
Check out my other Valentine's related products!!Guess the Emojis: Valentine'sFigurative Language and Poetry Valentine's Activity PackValentine's AnalogiesValentine's Would You Rather Writing PromptsValentine's Fiction and Non-Fiction Pack This product can be used approximately for grades 4-8.This is a PDF PPT and includes: Definition, writing prompt, thematic examples, practice by imitation, and application to student writing.
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4th - 8th
The Highwayman Retelling
I love reading "The Highwayman" with my middle schoolers! The ballad itself is spooky, especially with the ending describing their ghosts! It's a perfect one to do leading up to Halloween! In this mini-unit, students dissect the poem as it's a story. Next, students decide which perspective to RETELL this ballad from (Bess, Tim, or the highwayman). They redo the story's dissection, but from another perspective! This is a great activity to get students thinking and stretch their brain! Students
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7th
Also included in: Spooky Stories Reading Unit for Middle School English Language Arts
Poetry for Middle School Students
Poetry is a powerful way to engage middle school students in critical thinking and writing. I offer you my three best structures – word poems, Tang Dynasty poems and free-form poems - for getting young people to write good poetry. I’ve included models, simple instructions and prompts. I’ve also added a cooperative learning activity that allows students to share their work in a structured manner and a poster assignment that encourages them to evaluate what they have written. P.S. I've added
6th GRADE FSA WRITING PRACTICE Poetry Problem
Hey there teachers, these past few years have been super stressful so I'd like to bring to you a packet that has been a huge hit with my 5-6th graders! Take it easy and let this packet put hours of lesson planning to an end! It is an easy to read and a well-thought out packet that students can even guide themselves with! With being named part of the Top Ten Tutors of Tutors.com in the year 2020, we have helped hundreds of students gain confidence in the classroom! With so much improvement seen
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4th - 10th
Also included in: 4-10th Grade Essay Prompts (Spongebob, Minecraft, Among Us, Poetry)
Poem Gift Standards-Based Lessons
During the month of December, I use this for my students to create a gift for someone. The gift includes a poem that each student writes along with construction paper art. In this set of lessons, students study some famous poems (A Visit from St. Nicholas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas) while learning about poetry. Then they write their own poem. I am piloting Standards Based grading for my district. Each day, I focus on a different standard with a skill or subskill.These lessons include ma
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6th - 8th
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Poem Prompt for Essay, Poetry and Fiction Writing--AND Introspection
Students will write a SHORT ESSAY RESPONSE that establishes a clearly and strongly stated opinion (thesis) related to the theme of the poem, followed by illustrative examples from the text, explanatory and interpretive commentary, and a broader conclusion/overview of the original opinion. The MULTIPLE EXTENSION EXERCISES call for students to write a POEM, A WHIMSICAL ADVERTISEMENT for a friend with specific character traits, and a FICTION STORY about friendship. The exercises are designed to eli
Poems about Diversity from Dragon University (#3)
Diversity is an integral part of every academic discipline and also of the very act of learning, so this third poem in the Dragon University series addresses the challenges associated with differences in an engaging poem with advanced vocabulary, rhyme, and a theme that will appeal to all scholastic age groups. Intended for older students, this poem was written for grades 7-10, but may be used with almost any grade as a group activity, a complement to a larger unit or as a lesson for remote lear
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7th - 10th
Creative Writing - The Chicken (Slides)
This is an isolated lesson that can be completed in one period (40 - 55 mins). We start with the simple question: "why did the chicken cross the road?", then explore and develop more complex answers to help paint a story. These are the slides, the lesson plan is in another post.
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5th - 9th
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Creative Writing - The Chicken (Lesson Plan)
This is an isolated lesson that can be completed in one period (40 - 55 mins). We start with the simple question: "why did the chicken cross the road?", then explore and develop more complex answers to help paint a story. This is the lesson plan, the slides are in another post.
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4th - 9th
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The Read Street Cafe, #1: Creepy Sleep
Read this poem with your students purely for the love of reading! The humor and rhyme will help with fluency and the writing prompt works just as well for an informal, cafe-like discussion.
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5th - 10th
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Three No Prep Middle School English Lessons
This download includes three different no-prep lesson plans. Each lesson is designed to take 40 minutes to complete and includes extension activities if you would like it to take longer. All are broken down, step-by-step, and can be customized to fit your current topic/unit. Each plan includes the standards covered. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________One plan is a narrative writing activity, one is a poetry writing activity, and
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5th - 8th
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Winter Solstice - Writing Lesson
In "How To Celebrate Winter Solstice" we learn how we are connected to both our inner world and our outer world, in sync with the natural
rhythms of the Earth’s year-long journey around the Sun. When we
remember our past year and think about what we want to accomplish in the coming year, it can help us decide what’s most important. The Earth will never stop moving forward, and neither will you!
• Simple Writing; Reflecting, Visioning exercises, letting go of the past, goals for the future.
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Free Alliteration Mini-Lesson Pack
Enjoy this free mini-lesson pack where students can read alliteration examples and create alliterations of their own. Your students will be active as readers as well as writers.
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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?
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