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Poetry Common Core W.8.5 resources
Slam Poetry Mini Unit
Looking to add slam poetry to your poetry unit, but too swamped to plan it out? I’ve got you covered. This one-week slam poetry mini-unit is designed to be inserted into your poetry unit, and is packed with 5 days of my best slam poetry lesson plans. It will take your students through brainstorming, drafting, performance-planning, and performing all in a week. It’s the perfect unit to give your students a taste of slam poetry (and get them begging for more). You’re students will never think
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6th - 12th
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Slam Poetry Unit Plan--Middle-High School
Push students to write, revise, and publish multiple slam poems with this packed Slam Poetry Unit. Lesson plans built around thematically-curated, school-appropriate slam poems will challenge students' notions of poetry AND identity, encouraging them to use their voice and powerful poetic techniques to speak up for what is right and tell their story. The unit provides enough guidance, lesson plans, and materials for teachers to teach without hours of prep, while still leaving room for students
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6th - 12th
Haiku Poetry Lesson - How to Write a Haiku Assignment Haiku Templates and Rubric
Teach students the history of haiku and about writing haiku poetry with this haiku poem workshop! This lesson includes haiku templates and a haiku rubric for assessment. Suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom®!Included with this Writing Haiku Poetry Workshop:✏️ Haiku Poetry Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®✏️ Guided Note for Haiku Poetry Lesson - Digital & Print✏️ Haiku Writing Assignment Instructions - Digital & Print✏️ Differentiated Haiku T
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4th - 10th
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Poetry Writing Unit Assignments and Activities - Poem Writing Bundle
These poetry writing activities will engage all of your students in writing their own poetry. Writing poetry can be very intimidating for students, so these projects make the process fun, easy, and authentic. Students will write formula poetry (haiku, acrostic, limerick, etc.), a slam poem, refrigerator poetry, snowball poetry, and texting poetry! Each of these unique and creative poem writing assignments has absolutely everything you need to get started.Included in this poetry writing activitie
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7th - 10th
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Texting Couplets: Poetry Writing Assignment Digital and Print
Engage your students in a poem writing experience that focuses on rhythm, rhyme, and any other poetic elements of your choice with this creative texting couplets assignment for twenty-first century learners. What gets students excited? Pictures and texting! This assignment combines the best of both words, asking students to select a picture that will inspire them to write a series of text message couplets with a consistent rhythm and rhyme scheme. Add a layer of challenge for students who are re
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Poetry Analysis Bundle: Engaging Games, Activities, and Writing Prompts
Slam Poetry, Spoken Word Poetry Unit Plan - Poem Writing & Analysis Activities
This no-prep, engaging, 5-week CCSS-aligned slam poetry unit is packed with fun spoken word poetry activities and assignments - EVERYTHING you need for your next slam poem unit! Studying poem writing and writing slam poetry can be a fun, interactive, student-centered experience that engages every learner! These resources provide the complete slam poetry experience, from exploration to analysis, from writing to performance. Your students will understand and appreciate slam poetry, but they will a
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8th - 11th
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Writing a Shape or Concrete Poem - Creative Writing - Mentor Texts
Make reading and writing poetry fun with this lesson for Shape (Concrete) Poems. After reading poems, students use mentor texts as models for their own writing as they take their creative ideas through the writing process with a focus on the six traits of writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions).The lesson starts with a “puzzling” warm up (using online links to Rebus puzzles); then, students read and analyze sample shape poems including "Seal" by Willi
Free Verse Poetry Lesson - Poetry Writing Workshop with Pages for Blackout Poems
Explore free verse poetry with this poetry writing workshop! Students will read modern free verse poems with the option to write blackout poetry, a collage poem, or an illustrative poem. Includes an editable poetry rubric, assignment instructions, and digital worksheets for distance learning!Included with this Free Verse Poetry Writing Workshop:✏️ Free Verse Poetry Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®✏️ Free Verse Poetry Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Writi
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6th - 11th
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SELFIE Free Verse Poem - Back to School Writing - Print & DIGITAL
Selfie Free Verse Poem – Beginning of Year – Motivate your students with this fun, “Getting to Know You” writing lesson! Now includes a DIGITAL version! Students create free verse poems about themselves and their interests while gaining practice in using descriptive language and details. Attractive slides/handouts with step-by-step directions take students through the writing process. Final student pieces, which include visuals and a “selfie” photo, make a classroom display students will LOVE t
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5th - 8th
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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
Sentence Structure Syntax Song Lyric and Poetry Analysis Activities
Syntax Song Lyric and Poetry Analysis Activities - Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Reading, Language, and Writing
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Are you unsure how to have your students analyze the structure of a poem in order to interpret how the word order and word choices affect the meaning and tone? It doesn't have to be difficult if you use this resource.
Students will engage in a fun group (or individual) activity using p
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8th - 12th
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Poetry Analysis: "Stopping By Woods..." by Robert Frost
My standards-based poetry analysis of Robert Frost's beloved poem "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" includes everything you need for a meaningful activity for your students! They will practice reading, writing, language, and drawing skills as they look at Frost's poem in-depth.In addition, your students can doodle and color all over the pages! Each page has items that can be colored and they are encouraged to draw, as well. It's a great activity for all levels of learning.See my preview to
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for K. Cook
Poetry Writing: Creative Response to Nonfiction
If you are looking for a way to engage even your most reluctant students more meaningfully in nonfiction responses, creative writing, or poetry writing, this lesson is just what you need!This unique type of nonfiction-inspired poetry entices students who typically dislike verse, yet it is still engaging for those who enjoy it. Most importantly, nonfiction-inspired poetry encourages students to think critically about nonfiction sources, to establish an author's purpose, and to write eloquently.Th
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Poetry Analysis Bundle: Engaging Games, Activities, and Writing Prompts
Poetry Unit and Poetry Slam - Common Core Aligned
This unit bundles ALL my poetry items into one and includes BONUS material!
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This Poetry Unit helps the teacher familiarize their students with a variety of poetry styles before asking the students to analyze a handful of poems. Then students work on creating their own poems and practice reading them out loud before performing in their very own Poetry Slam competition!
Poetry Unit includes:
1) A guide for the teacher
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5th - 9th
Poetry Unit Bundle CCSS Standards-Based
Are you looking for the perfect poetry unit to engage all of your students from reluctant to enthusiastic about learning? This poetry analysis bundle features all 3 of my favorite poetry analysis resources!This Poetry Unit BUNDLE includes:Poetry Analysis for Big Kids Includes the following:• Lesson Planning Pages• Poem Overview• What is Poetry? Brainstorm• What is Poetry? Definition• Poetic Devices• 12-Poetic Device Printables• How To Analyze Poetry Printable• Questions I Can Answer…• Student P
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4th - 7th, Staff
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MyPerspectives 9th Grade ELA Unit 1 BUNDLE
This resource is a comprehensive combination of slides (97 slides), activities, do-nows, vocabulary, comprehension check questions, highly engaging writing tasks, mini-lessons, discussion questions, and assessments, making teaching American Voices fun, engaging, and efficient. Texts included in this unit:"Music for My Mother""A Quilt of a Country""American History""The Immigrant Contribution""Rules of the Game""The Writing on the Wall""With a Little Help From My Friends""Morning Talk""Immigrant
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8th - 12th
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
American Literature Introduction - Poetry, Music and Visual Media Unit
This three-week unit is an excellent introduction to American Literature and meets the needs of visual, auditory, and linguistic learners. Students are introduced to American voices and ideals through poetry, music, and art. The unit sets high expectations for close reading and literary analysis while also encouraging creativity. Furthermore, the unit encourages critical thinking by requiring students to synthesize texts with universal themes and incorporates all English Language Arts Common Cor
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8th - 11th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Complete Poetry Unit - Fostering Student Creativity
Make learning poetry fun and engaging with this complete poetry unit! It is ready to go with unit test and final project. This unit makes teaching poetry exciting for the students and the teacher. All the prep work is done for you!Included in this package is: →Unit outline →Poetry project outline →Poetry project marking sheet →3 page (11 question) poetry quiz →Word search →Crossword Puzzle with answer key →Activity sheet for 9 poetry types and 5 poetic devices →Poetry types:
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4th - 8th
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Writing Poetry — Haiku, Concrete, Acrostic, Limerick, Free Verse Poetry Writing
Students will write their own original poems with this lesson and activity created for middle school students (6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade).Make writing poetry fun for students by giving them choice! Students will first learn about five different types of poems. Then, they will choose 3 of the 5 poems they'd like to write. Students will write their rough drafts in a packet, and then finalize their work on blank pieces of paper which result in beautiful wall art for your room.In this ELA resource
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6th - 9th
Creative Writing Prompts - Daily Writing Journal Prompts, Digital Choice Board
Includes 3 weeks' worth of creative writing prompts to use for daily writing journal prompts, narrative writing story starters, and other writing activities! Suitable for online learning with a digital choice board formatted for Google Classroom®.Included with these Creative Writing Prompts for Middle School and High School:✏️ 15 Creative Writing Prompts for Student Choice - Digital & PrintStudents can select a prompt from a list of creative and engaging topicsProvided in digital format usi
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6th - 10th
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Narrative Writing Lesson - Descriptive Writing Prompts with Pictures for Setting
Teach narrative writing with these descriptive writing prompts with pictures! This creative writing lesson will teach students how to establish setting using the “zoom” method. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Narrative Writing Lesson for Descriptive Writing:✏️ Descriptive Writing Informational HandoutsDefine key terms for narrative writing and explore strategies for establishing setting✏️ Descriptive Writing Prompts with Pictures -
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6th - 10th
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"War Horse" Movie and World War I Poetry Common Core Activities
"War Horse" Movie and World War I Poetry Common Core ActivitiesTo enrich your students' readings of the war poets, have them watch "War Horse" (PG-13) and make comparisons of the imagery and tone while practicing skills such as annotating text in classic poems.Download includes teacher's guide/directions, standard alignment, sample answers, questions for before, during, and after the movie, poems for annotation, and a collaborative writing enrichment project.One week of engaging activities - per
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8th - 12th
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Middle School Poetry Unit - Reading & Writing Poetry - Analyzing Poetic Devices
This modern middle school poetry unit will hook even your most reluctant readers! Includes introductory slideshow lessons, poetic device games and activities, poetry writing workshops, assignments, rubrics, and more. Suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom®!⚡️ Save over 30% with the bundled discount! ⚡️Included with this Middle School Poetry Unit:✏️ Analyzing Themes in Song Lyrics LessonIncludes a slideshow lesson, informational handout, examples of song lyrics, application activity
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4th - 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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