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Poetry Common Core W.9-10.1a resources
Paired Text Analysis Lessons for "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou & Tupac
Literary analysis is less intimidating with these paired text analysis lesson plans for Maya Angelou's poem and Tupac's song "Still I Rise." Detailed, CCSS-aligned lesson plans integrate close reading, text-based writing, and research skills, making this digital & print resource both engaging and worthwhile. There are three lesson plans in this product that build upon each other. The timing of the activities may be adjusted to fit the needs of your classroom/students, and one “lesson” may a
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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
Socratic Seminar and Activities: Mother to Son, a poem by Langston Hughes
Need an easy-to-implement, step-by-step, interesting Socratic seminar resource? Socratic seminar is an excellent and engaging way for students to practice higher order thinking skills. This 56-slide PowerPoint resource with printables is a Socratic seminar and activities featuring the poem “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes. The resource includes a well-organized protocol for conducting a formal discussion or Socratic seminar based on Hughes’ poem. On Day 1 and Day 2 students complete several po
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
10th Grade ELA Curriculum: High School Poetry Unit | Literary Analysis | English
Tired of students groaning and rolling their eyes whenever they hear the word “poetry”? You can’t really be surprised they act this way when they’ve been lead to believe that reading poetry means trying to figure out some inane, irrelevant puzzle. And when they’ve only experienced poetry written by old white men who died one hundred years ago, it’s no wonder that they are bored out of their minds. On the other hand, poetry units that are billed as fun and entertaining are often just flashy, vac
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9th - 10th
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The Poet Research Poetry/Literary Analysis Research Writing Project Unit
The Poet Research Project Unit is a research and poetry/literary analysis unit designed to be done in conjunction with/after a poetry unit, or with students that have enough knowledge of poetic devices to be able to analyze a poem. The Poet Research Project Unit is extensive. It takes students, step-by-step through the process of research, analysis, drafting, and revision. Students use and analyze poems as primary source documents. They are also expected to find at least one other additional pri
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8th - 12th
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Poem and Song Lyric Analysis - Paired Texts Lesson Plans for High School English
Make text analysis less intimidating with these detailed, CCSS-aligned lesson plans high school English teachers are loving! Paired texts lessons (William Ernest Henley's poem "Invictus" and Imagine Dragons' song "Whatever it Takes") integrate close reading, text-based writing, speaking, listening, and research skills, making this resource both engaging and worthwhile. *Due to copyright, only the text of "Invictus" is provided in this resource. I have linked to the other texts which are readily
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8th - 11th
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9th Grade Poetry Unit: Analysis & Writing | Lesson Plans | No-Prep Worksheets
Tired of students groaning and rolling their eyes whenever they hear the word “poetry”? You can’t really be surprised they act this way when they’ve been lead to believe that reading poetry means trying to figure out some inane, irrelevant puzzle. And when they’ve only experienced poetry written by old white men who died one hundred years ago, it’s no wonder that they are bored out of their minds. On the other hand, poetry units that are billed as fun and entertaining are often just flashy, vac
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9th
MyPerspectives British Literature Unit 1: Slides & Creative Handouts (BUNDLE!)
This British Literature unit plan (112 Slides) encapsulates a Beowulf Study and various poetry, all of which express the theme of heroism. The unit allows students to explore the mark of a hero and take a stance on heroism deriving from success OR sacrifice based on the texts in the unit in the form of an end of unit essay assessment. This resource includes do now's, exit tasks, discussion questions, video links, theme-related poetry, as well as an end-of-unit assessment. Students will engage wi
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9th - 12th
Song Analysis Lesson Plan - Paired Text Writing & Song Lyric Analysis
Better than another poetry analysis worksheet, these fun paired text writing & song analysis lesson plans focused on "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day and "Brick by Boring Brick" by Paramore. CCSS-aligned lesson plans integrate song analysis, poem analysis, close reading, text-based writing, and speaking skills, making this digital & print resource both engaging and worthwhile. *Due to copyright, texts are not provided in this resource. I have linked to the texts that are availab
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8th - 11th
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Paired Texts Song Lyric Analysis Close Reading Lesson Plans - High School ELA
Engage students with song lyric analysis in paired texts: Carrie Underwood's "Cry Pretty" and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Growing Up." Detailed, CCSS-aligned plans integrate close reading of song lyrics, text-dependent-analysis, writing, speaking, listening, and inquiry skills, making this comprehensive resource both engaging and worthwhile. There are 3 lesson plans in this product that build upon each other. Each lesson plan has an opener, writer’s notebook activity, and opportunity for textu
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8th - 11th
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Asian Literature Unit Plan
This resource (81 Slides) encapsulates Asian literary works of authors from Vietnam, India, China, etc. Students will be taught about the Asian Diaspora and how the literature and even paintings of Asian authors and artists reflect the diaspora. This resource includes creative activities, discussion questions, and links for short stories, interviews, videos, etc. used. BONUS: Includes a literary element mini-lesson where students analyze ten main literary elements.
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9th - 12th
Also included in: World Literature BUNDLE: 4 UNITS ( YEAR LONG)
10th & 11th Grade English: American Dream Poems | High School Poetry | Vol 2
Want to immerse your students in the diversity of this country by studying engaging poetry together? Your students will learn so much when they explore the essential questions of American Literature with these ready-to-go lessons.A collection of questions on 24 poems, from the mid 20th century to the present, this bundle will provide you with over a month of rigorous, engaging, and ready-to-go lessons. The themes explored in these units--materialism, love, race, family dynamics, class, immigrat
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9th - 12th
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Protest Poem Analysis & Song Analysis Lesson Plans - Paired Text Lessons
Make poem analysis less intimidating with these protest song analysis lessons! Paired text lesson plans are CCSS-aligned and integrate song analysis, poem analysis, close reading, text-based writing, and speaking skills, making this digital & print resource both engaging and worthwhile. Protest Songs Include: "We Shall Overcome""Freedom" by Pharrell "Blackbird" by The Beatles"Freedom" by BeyoncéPaired Poems Include:"Invictus" by William Ernest Henley"Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou"I, Too" by La
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8th - 11th
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A Solar Eclipse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox--Poetry Analysis for HS & AP English
Looking for an activity for the solar eclipse in high school English? Want to experience more sun in your classroom? Try Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem, "A Solar Eclipse" which is a great love poem for studying personification.This product includes:detailed unit plan and lesson planThe poem for close readingdouble entry journal to explore reader response and New Criticismpersonification analysis graphic organizerwriting promptmodel responses for graphic organizerThe prompts are designed to address
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9th - 12th
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IN FLANDERS FIELDS John McCrae WAR POETRY Close Reading Worksheets
Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity with War Poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. This great war poem is well-known for its beautiful poignant imagery of a soldier becoming part of the earth, having given his life in service in another country.Workshop takes 2-3 lessons. This great poetry analysis lesson can be printed in a small booklet. Perfect for snippets of analytical thinking and textual analysis practice between other units, or for a reliever or substitute teacher - eve
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Also included in: WAR POETRY Analysis BUNDLE Close Reading Poetry Worksheets 6 poems SET 1
Speaking Out: Teen Depression & Mental Health | TED Talk, Spoken Word Poetry
Why are people not always honest about how they are doing? What are the mental health benefits of writing about personal struggles? How does art help people to heal from trauma? This compelling thematic unit on real-life issues of depression, mental health, and healing through artistic expression will get your students examining texts, participating in critical thinking activities, engaging in close readings of poetry, discussing ideas that matter, and writing with real purpose.The 11-16 day
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"High School Training Ground" Analysis + Writing Prompt Google Drive Version
This product includes a printable version and link to a Google Drive version of an assignment analyzing the poem "High School Training Ground" by Malcolm London. This poem is a great piece to add to any unit on social justice or racial justice.The assignment includes various poetry analysis questions and a constructed writing prompt that is great for literary analysis and test prep.
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7th - 11th
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ELA Assessment Grade Levels 8 - 10 Test#1
ELA Reading Assessment Grade Levels 10-12 Test #238 Pages3 Passages to read and analyze: A Nose for the King by Jack London, a painting by Breughel titled "Fall of Icarus" with comments by Audrey T. Rodgers, and two poems, "Landscape of the Fall of Icarus" by William Carlos Williams and "Musee des Beaux Arts" by W.H. Auden, Writing the Declaration of Independence, a letter about how it happened and a section without passages that assess ELA Conventions.75 Questions/AnswersAll ELA Standards Addre
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8th - 10th
Poetry Unit: Support Central Idea via Text Evidence & Author's Purpose Analysis
Number of Lessons: 11 standards-based lessons, including creative writing, formal literary analysis writing and multiple-choice assessments, with rubrics and answer keys, plus 2 extra credit assignments. Additionally included are guided notes on paragraph expectations and formatting. Unit texts include poetry and non-fiction. Length of Unit: Completion of unit takes 3-4 weeks, dependent on minutes of instruction per class.Student Level: Unit is appropriate for grades 9-12, when teaching to grade
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9th - 12th
5-Week Poetry Writing Unit for High School English & Creative Writing
Unlock students' creativity with this 25-day high school poetry writing unit! Complete with:Introduction DaysPoetry in MusicPoetry GamesSlam PoetryTraditional and Modern ExamplesAnalysisVideos9 Styles of PoetryRubricDetailed Lesson PlansFinal Poetry Portfolio: Poetry BookEngaging Google SlidesPrint OR Digital Writing TemplatesAnd more!This unit is guaranteed to unleash students' unique voices and engage them in the writing process!Whether you teach English, Creative Writing, or both, all materia
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9th - 12th
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Creating a Claim
Do your students need guidance on how to write a claim for a literary analysis? This clear and structured graphic organizer will help them organize their thoughts and build confidence in their ability to write.This graphic organizer works with any novel or short story.
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9th - 12th
Eclipse 2024 Poetry and Creative Writing for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders
Engage your students in a captivating exploration of the celestial wonder that is a total solar eclipse with these total solar eclipse poetry and creative writing prompts! This comprehensive resource is designed specifically for 7th to 9th-grade classrooms and is meticulously crafted to align with Common Core State Standards, ensuring meaningful and educational experiences for your students.Inside this collection, you'll find 12 poetry prompts and 9 creative writing prompts, all centered around
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6th - 10th
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Earth Day Poetry/Creative Writing for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders
Engage your middle and high school students in meaningful exploration of environmental themes with this comprehensive Earth Day poetry and creative writing prompts collection! Designed to meet a range of language arts standards, this resource includes a variety of prompts to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and advocacy for our planet.- 12 Earth Day-themed Poem Prompts: From haikus to sonnets, these prompts encourage students to express their thoughts and emotions about environmental issue
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6th - 10th
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American Voices Unit Plan BUNDLE (American Literature)
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
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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.
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