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Adult education poetry handouts
Mother to Son, Langston Hughes Poem Analysis, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
These materials for Langston Hughes’ famous poem, “Mother to Son” – also known as “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair” – can be taught as a stand-alone poetry lesson but also work as a supplement to A Raisin in the Sun, a study of the Harlem Renaissance, or any American Literature unit/class. This 5-page download (PDF + Google Drive version of the student handouts) includes:• A full-text copy of the “Mother to Son” poem (public domain) with space for annotations• A separate sheet of nine qu
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poetry Terms Study Guide, Quiz, and Crossword Puzzle Digital and Print
Poetry Terms Study Guide with a quiz for quick assessment and a fun crossword puzzle for review. Twenty-two vocabulary words listed for study, and a page for students to define on the line provided. Has a fun poetry terms crossword puzzle for application. Includes a quick assessment. The poetry terms quiz or test requires students to apply what they have learned by identifying the poetry term that best describes the example given. 10 questions. Great for substitute, homework, homeschool, e-lear
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Poetry Terms Bookmarks - Figurative Language Devices
Poetry Terms Bookmarks: Remind students of the most common poetry terms with these handy bookmarks. Terms include: alliteration, hyperbole, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, rhyme, simile, and stanza. Includes a simple definition plus an example from a poem and/or a song to demonstrate the device.
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Poets quoted include Theodore Roethke, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, and Amy Lowell. Musical artists include Bo
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Poetry & Song Lyrics Comparison Activity w/Key
Students have a hard time understanding poetry, but put the words into a song & they seem to get it. This exercise pairs up songs with poems that have similar literary elements and/or themes to make it easier for students to understand difficult concepts.
See the free download for a listing of all the songs & poems included in this lesson.
Teacher's guide/answer key included!
Created by Tracee Orman
www.traceeorman.com
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES G
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Figurative Language - Poetry Terms Poster Project
Looking for an engaging poetry project to wrap up a poetry unit? This poster project has students create a poster (paper or digital) based on their definition of poetry, poetry they enjoy and their own examples of figurative language. Students can theme their poster around a big idea and really demonstrate their understanding of poetry and figurative language.Includes two versions for easy differentiation of the assignment sheet and the brainstorming worksheet. Also includes a figurative lang
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5th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Poetry Activities Writing, Analysis and Review Poetry Unit
Emily Dickinson “I’m Nobody” Poetry Analysis + Modern Poem, Fame Theme, CCSS
This easy to deliver one-day lesson uses the work of American poet Emily Dickinson to guide a discussion of many students’ dream of becoming a social media influencer/TikTok Famous. The student handout includes a copy of Emily Dickinson’s well-known poem, “I’m Nobody! Who are You?,” to compare with a modern poem written on the same theme. The handout includes a set of 10 short-answer critical thinking questions that will require students to dig back into the text and their own minds to find the
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How To Read A Poem Brochure: Helpful Student Guide for Any Poetry Unit
Are your students intimidated by poetry? Scaffold reading and analyzing with this helpful brochure that will support students during your poetry unit. This resource is full of everything your students need to know before tackling poetry, and it includes sections on the following:What is poetry and why is it difficult to understand?How to read a poem guidePoetic terms & devicesExample poem & analysisWhen you purchase this product, you will receive an EDITABLE 2-slide PowerPoint file. Plea
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction to British Romanticism, 1798-1850
The British Romantic movement reshaped poetry as we know it, introducing a more personal, emotional response to the world, as well as a glorification of nature, childhood, and personal liberty. This best-selling set includes everything you'll need to introduce the British Romantic period (1798-1850) including detailed lecture notes about the historical background that led to Romanticism, as well as information about the writers and philosophers who influenced the beginnings of the Romantic move
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE
British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE
Everything you'll need to teach your students a complete unit on British Romanticism. This bundle includes detailed lecture notes with a complete analysis of each poem plus an accompanying PowerPoint presentation, writing prompts, and handouts. This bundle includes:Introduction to British RomanticismWilliam Blake—(“The Lamb,” “The Tyger,” “The Chimney Sweep” from Songs of Innocence, “The Chimney Sweep” from Songs of Experience, “London,” and “The Sick Rose”)Samuel Taylor Coleridge—(“Kubla Khan,”
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
William Blake: Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience
William Blake claimed that “without contraries is no progress.” His Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience is a perfect illustration of this idea since the poems in it were meant to be read side-by-side to give the reader a full picture of the duality of human existence. In this lesson set, your students will examine the following poems from this collection:· "The Lamb"· "The Tyger"· "The Chimney Sweeper" (Songs of Innocence)· "The Chimney Sweeper" (Songs of Experience)· "London"· "The Sick
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE
Pretty Darn Fast Poetry Analysis Study Guide
A fast, unique, and highly effective way to analyze poetry. It will also help students prepare for the AP Literature Exam or advanced English courses in both high school and college. I devised this method to help students who have trouble remembering all the elements of poetry. I hope it helps your students as much as it helped mine. When introducing this technique, I find that it is best to allow your students to work in small groups. Then, after practicing on several poems, they will be ready
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Writing About Literature Bundle
Dead Poets Society (film) - full teaching unit
A great film that should be taught more often than it is. It is also a film with many, many more layers than you'd think, and I've taught this to an advanced Year 11 English class as well as to a Year 9 Introduction to Literature class. The zip file has a focus on hand-outs, printables and class discussion and activities. It is a full unit, with assessment notes also, and all areas covered.Included in this zip file are:- Character analysis PowerPoint presentation- Contextual/historical/social is
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Preparing for a Poetry Slam: How do we Create and Perform Poetry?
One-page handout to help student prepare for the writing and performance of spoken word poetry.
Hand out includes a breakdown of:
*How poets prepare their pieces
*How poets perform their poetry
*How poets interact with their audience
*How poets develop their poetic craft and skills
*How audiences interact with slam and spoken word poets
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Entendiendo la poesía, métrica, rimas | Spanish metric poetry
EL estudio de la poesía de una forma sencilla de entender las licencias poéticas. Ejercicios para practicar, la métrica de poemas. Incluye términos y practica guiada para mejor uso del tiempo en la sala de clase. Tiene una presentación PPT y una lección lista para imprimir, usa tu clase para que los estudiantes, al fin entiendan los conceptos de los poemas.Nunca entendí las medidas de la poesía, cree esta lección para mi hijo en su escuela homeschool. Lección completa sobre poesía... lo que nadi
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6th - 7th, Adult Education
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How to Haiku, Japanese 5-7-5 Haiku Poetry Worksheet, PDF & Google Drive, FREE!
Teach your students the simple pleasure of haiku poetry. This worksheet, available as both a printable PDF and interactive worksheet for Google Drive users, provides a brief overview of the haiku technique, three examples of well-written haiku, and three opportunities for students to create their own original poems inspired by compelling animal photography. Perfect for any poetry unit, use this worksheet to introduce the traditional haiku 5-7-5 structure. As students work individually, I like to
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poetry Unit - focused on First Nations, Métis & Inuit topics - Indigenous NBE3U
Full poetry unit that focuses on First Nations, Métis and Inuit topics - students will learn to properly read, annotate and analyze poems, artwork and music, and make connections to other art forms.Every lesson includes a Learning Goal and a Task (either a reflective/discussion-based activity or assignment with rubric)Lesson 1: Introduction to PoetryWhy do we study poetry? (text and videos)Poetic devices (list with definitions)How to read a poem (videos)Class activity to read a poem of student c
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11th - 12th, Adult Education
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William Blake, a Romantic or Realist? + Informational Text
William Blake, a Romantic or Realist?
Every time I teach the Romantic time period, I search for a fun little quiz for my students to take to determine if they are a romantic or a realist (based on the literary definition). Unable to find one, I created a short little personality quiz that hooks the students and teaches them the literary definition of being a romantic. I have paired this with a close reading of William Blake's poems "The Chimney Sweeper" from Songs of Innocence and Experience.
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Complete Guide to CAIE/Cambridge AS + A-Level Poetry 2023 - BUNDLE PART 1
A set of study guides, analyses, research documents and tasks for the first set of poems from the CAIE / Cambridge AS + A Level Poetry syllabus (2023 - 2025_. Perfect for teaching or revision! View the second set of poems in our CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL POETRY BUNDLE PART 2 here.The value of these documents separately is $60, so as a bundle they're available at a discount of over 50%! Poems included:'Australia 1970' - Judith Wright 'A long journey' - Musaemura Zimunya 'An Afternoon Nap' - Arthur Yap 'D
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Figurative Language in Lyrics
The following product contains song lyrics that your students can analyze for meaning and figurative language.
The lyrics are from Katy Perry, Tupac Shakur, Miley Cyrus, U2, Lil Wayne and more :)
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Figurative Language Handouts Grades 6-12 ELA
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*Teaching "The Flowers" by Alice Walker - PARCC Aligned Questions and the Full Short Story
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Teaching "The American Dream" using "I Too Sing America" by Langston H
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Free Poem in Your Pocket Day Printable Poems to Celebrate Poetry
Celebrate national Poem in your Pocket Day by offering students and staff members poems they can carry with them all day.
This download has pages of popular poems by many poets that can be printed, cut, and folded into someone's pocket for the day. I included links to websites for lesson plans, ideas, and more poems.
These poems can be used anytime--keep the packet for poetry reading sessions, class discussions, and more.
Have fun promoting poetry in your school!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Poetry Rhyming Worksheet. Rhyme. ELA. ESL. EFL. Poem. Phonics.
4 simple worksheets to challenge students to make/write a second line that rhymes. One worksheet includes an answer key. Students are challenged to finish the famous rhymes correctly. Or do it and challenge students to come up with their own finish on the famous lines. After, share with the class. I'm sure they'll be some great ones! **Includes an assessment where students are quizzed on which words rhyme.ESL, EFL, ESOL, worksheets, poem, poetry, rhyme, vocabulary, topic, learning English, pr
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Money and The American Dream: Practice with Synthesis
Is the American Dream still attainable in modern America? This question is asked in a recent New York Times Room for Debate which is featured in these lessons as is the poem “Money” by Dana Gioia and an excerpt from A Raisin in the Sun where Walter Lee and his mother debate the value of money.
There are many links to videos, audios, and print resources for studying the concept of money and the American Dream. Also included is a TED Talk on the new American Dream. The students will also view a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Odyssey" - Double-Side Notebook - Comprehension Questions, Annotations, Key
"The Odyssey" - 15 Episodes in Double-Side Notebook Format with comprehension questions, teacher annotations, and an answer key.
1. Inovacation
2. Sailing From Troy
3.. The Lotus Eaters
4.. The Cyclops
5. Land of the Dead
6. The Sirens
7. Scylla and Charybdis
8. Cattle of the Sun God
9. Twenty Years and I am Back
10. Argus
11. Suitors
12. Penelope
13. The Challenge
14. Odysseus' Revenge
15. Penelope's Test
This assignment and other engaging activities can also be purchased in our The Odyssey U
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Spoon River Anthology: Notes, Poems, Questions for Analysis, Quiz
This lesson on E.L. Masters’ Spoon River Anthology can be used as a complete lesson plan or part of a unit on early 20th century writers. It is a good option for either in person or distance learning. The file provides nineteen selected poems individually annotated with questions and prompts for analysis. A student handout with brief background notes on Edgar Lee Masters includes a description of the poems and a glossary of terms.The carefully selected poems include interesting messages for stud
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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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
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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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