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Poetry Common Core RL.6.1 resources for homeschool
Close Reading Poems | National Poetry Month: Printable & Digital Formats
This resource is perfect for close reading poems for National Poetry Month in April!But, poetry doesn't have to be saved for April! Use this pack to practice close reading poems in your classroom to help grow your students' love for poetry. This resource is designed to help teachers engage students with classic poetry through guiding questions during multiple reads.With three questions to guide different purposes for reading each of the twelve poems, you'll be set to apply a variety of reading s
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4th - 6th
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Out of the Dust Digital + Printable Novel Study by Karen Hesse
Are you looking for an all-in-one unit for Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse? Look no further. This comprehensive unit includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, constructed response questions, and skill lessons. Lessons are aligned to the Common Core Standards for grades 5–7.✨ DIGITAL RESOURCESThis novel study includes links to digital resources. Boom Learning is used for multiple-choice, short answer, and fill-in-the-blank questions such as comprehension and vocabulary practice.Activities t
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5th - 7th
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Mother to Son Langston Hughes Poetry Analysis - Printable & Digital
Make metaphors come alive with these "Mother to Son" poem activities! This poetry analysis resource includes a graphic organizer to walk students through the rich figurative language in Hughes' highly relatable poem and help them analyze extended metaphor, character, and theme. It also includes a one-page biography of Langston Hughes and comprehension questions about the poem, the informational text, and connections between the poem and the poet's life.(If you teach poetry in middle school, don'
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Langston Hughes Poetry Unit for Middle School - PDF & Digital
Poetry Unit: Analyzing and Comprehending Poems- DIGITAL TOO- 4th, 5th, 6th
Overview: In this poetry unit 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students will analyze poems as a class, with a partner, in small groups, and independently. This unit is a great resource for reading comprehension. DIGITAL COPY AVAILABLE. Link to Google Slides digital copies available when you purchase and download the document. Great for distance and remote learning.FREE SAMPLE AVAILABLE HERE: Free Sample of Poetry UnitThis poetry unit focuses on:- Analyzing and labeling the text structure of a poem (lines
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4th - 6th
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Langston Hughes Poetry Unit for Middle School - PDF & Digital
Hook your students on poetry this year by introducing them to Langston Hughes, one of America's best-loved poets! In this engaging middle school poetry unit, students will analyze six Langston Hughes poems: "Madam and the Rent Man," "Dreams," "Harlem (Dream Deferred)," "Harlem Night Song," "Mother to Son," and "I, Too."All resources include the following digital versions:Google Slides (link in PDF)Easel Activity (link in My Purchases)This bundle includes the following poetry resources:"Madam and
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6th - 8th
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Poetry Unit - Middle School 6 - 8 Interactive and Student Graded
INTERACTIVE POETRY UNITThe perfect poetry unit to turn middle school students on to poetry. Students learn the elements of poetry and types of poetry with examples. Students write six pattern poems and analyze three famous poems. The unit also includes elements of poetry and types of poetry test. The unit is interactive and student directed and assessed.This unit is Common Core aligned but was developed long before Common Core. It has been aligned so it can be implemented in any classroom.
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6th - 8th
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Inside Out And Back Again by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Unit
Inside Out And Back Again Newbery Honor Book by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Study is perfect for learning about immigration, coming-of-age, Vietnam War , U.S. history, refugees, similes and metaphors, character analysis, themes, and much MORE! This unit includes: 1. Objective & Benchmarks2. Pre-reading activity - Background history of Vietnam War3. During Reading Comprehension Questions along with history on Vietnamese immigration. 4. Post Reading Activities - Similes and Metaphors5. Vocabula
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4th - 6th
CASEY AT THE BAT - Foldable Poetry Brochure (Standards-Aligned)
CASEY AT THE BAT Foldable Poetry Brochure - Challenge your students to dig deeper into poetry while you engage them in a fun format! This six-sided brochure hits on all the important standards-aligned poetry skills with specific prompts related to the poem. A convenient answer key is included. SIX-SIDED BROCHURE TOPICS:1. Illustration of Imagery Example with Relevant Lines2. Poem Summary3. Close Reading Questions4. Poetic Devices5. Figurative Language6. ThemeThis Product Includes:1. CASEY AT TH
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5th - 8th
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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
The Spider and the Fly Poetry Comprehension Activities Print and Digital
**Newly Updated with Digital Links! The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt is an engaging seasonal poem perfect for character analysis, either in PRINT or DIGITAL form! Students will practice their poetry analysis skills, make inferences about both characters, and create some of their own poetry, too. It's perfect for Halloween, fall, or a spiders unit! It's ready to Print and Go!What's Included:1. 2 versions of "The Spider and the Fly" poem. One version is shortened.2. Vocabulary Graphic Organi
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4th - 6th
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Paired Texts - Road Not Taken and Harlem (Dream Deferred) - Essay Writing
Guide students through close readings of two poems: "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost and "Harlem (Dream Deferred)" by Langston Hughes. Then, facilitate their understanding of the central themes and speakers’ attitudes as they construct connections between the poems. Use this activity to provide practice with a prose constructed response (short essay).This 20-page product includes the following:explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidebuilding b
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6th - 9th
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Mood and Tone in Music Activity- Teaching Style with Adele
Teaching Style- Mood and Tone through Music
Hello and welcome to Lazy Sundays! In my experience, students LOVE this STYLE activity because it incorporates current pop songs by artists they are familiar with and enjoy!
The package includes 10 song links from YouTube along with a student response format worksheet that can be used for all of the songs included. A compare/ contrast brief response is required at the end of each activity.
*** Speakers are absolutely required for this activity as
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6th - 12th
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Close Reading & Compare/Contrast Nonfiction, Poetry, Artwork Distance Learning
Close Reading and Compare Contrast of Nonfiction, Poetry, Artwork; Includes Mini Research and Creative Activities with Interactive Notebook Foldable - Aligned with the Common Core State Standards. This is a great activity for distance learning. You can share it with your students on a secured platform. Did you know that Beyoncé's perfume "Rise" was inspired by Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise"? Or that Apple® used song lyrics from Seal in an advertising campaign to make a huge comeback in the l
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Poetry Analysis Journal Writing Prompts for Any Poem Digital & Print
These poetry journal writing prompts are intended to help students respond to poems in a thoughtful way while deepening their comprehension of the text. It contains twenty response-to-reading prompts that can be used with almost any poem and is appropriate for middle and high school classrooms. What are the topics like?Each poetry journal prompt focuses on a different aspect of reading poetry. Students are asked to analyze theme, figurative language, and structure. In addition, they will make co
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Poetry Analysis Bundle: Engaging Games, Activities, and Writing Prompts
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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Lesson: Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Powerpoints
“Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” by Jack Finney Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” by Jack Finney. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any
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6th - 12th
Finding Theme in Poems Unit - Emily Dickinson - Printable & Digital
Make finding theme in poems simple with these thought-provoking poetry activities! Your students will practice determining theme in a poem alongside other valuable reading skills, such as vocabulary in context, figurative language, sequencing, and more - all in easy-to-follow activities that makes the richness of Emily Dickinson's poetry accessible to middle school students. This bundle includes the following resources:"Hope Is the Thing with Feathers" Poetry Analysis"Because I Could Not Stop fo
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6th - 8th
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All of My Poetry Resources Mega Bundle
This mega bundle of poetry resources includes all of my poetry-related resources from my store AND will include all of my future poetry materials.The following products ARE included:Poetry Resources Bundle, Volume 1Poetry Resources Bundle, Volume 2Figurative Language in Song Lyrics Growing Bundle*READING AND WRITING POETRY*Writing Like Poets: How-To Presentation and Activities for StudentsPoetry Analysis: "Stopping By Woods..." by Robert FrostPoetry 911: 40+ formulas for writing poemsThe War Poe
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8th - 11th
ELA Scavenger Hunt BUNDLE
In the ELA Scavenger Hunt Bundle, you will find a Nonfiction, Literary, and Poetry Scavenger Hunts to provide your students for critical analysis, comprehension, and identification of important ELA devices and elements.These Scavenger Hunts are perfect for...Group WorkCollaborationStations & CentersCritical ThinkingIn this bundle, you will receive: 1. Non-Fiction Scavenger HuntThis non-fiction scavenger hunt can be used for any informational text. The piece asks for your students to find thr
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6th - 10th
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Langston Hughes Paired Text Analysis - "Dreams" & "Harlem" - PDF & Digital
Bring metaphors and similes to life with this set of Langston Hughes poetry analysis activities! These paired text worksheets will introduce students to two of Langston Hughes's most famous poems - "Dreams" and "Harlem" (also known as "Dream Deferred") with deep-thinking poem activities, walking students through an analysis of Hughes's rich similes and metaphors on the topic of dreams.(If you teach poetry in middle school, don't miss the rest of my bestselling Langston Hughes Poem Activities Bun
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Langston Hughes Poetry Unit for Middle School - PDF & Digital
Poetry Comprehension Questions
This product includes printable and digital versions of a Poetry Comprehension Packet for TEN well-known, classic poems. The worksheets follow my usual format which includes a variety of question types and uses as much printable space per page as possible. Questions are specific to the text and encourage higher-level thinking.*Text of poems are not included but can be found easily on public domain online.Poems covered are:"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost"Alone" by Maya Angelou"The Land of N
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4th - 6th
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The Sneetches Have a Dream-Comparing Genres with a Similar Theme (MLK)
Unleash the Power of Literature and History with Our Compelling Activity! Dive into a transformative learning experience with our thought-provoking activity that compares Dr. Seuss's timeless classic, "The Sneetches," with Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. ✨ Explore Themes of Equality and Acceptance: Immerse your students in the whimsical world of Sneetches while drawing parallels to Dr. King's powerful message of equality and unity. Critical Thinking Meets Literature: Ch
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5th - 9th
The Road Not Taken PowerPoint
Teaching Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken"? This 30-slide all-inclusive PowerPoint is all you need to guarantee a stimulating, thought provoking, Common Core-aligned lesson. Slides include background information on Frost, anticipation questions, the text, rigorous discussion questions, and engaging writing activities. Your students will be making real life connections to this classic poem as they practice their literary analysis skills. Easy for you - engaging for them! *This lesson is al
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Poetry PowerPoint Unit Bundle
POETRY UNIT for a Poetry Notebook
This no-prep file contains all the elements needed for a poetry unit in which students create their own poetry notebook:
- Very detailed teacher instructions and suggestions,
- Terminology Glossary, Worksheet, and Quiz
- Fifteen poetry worksheets, each with a well-known poem, practice using terminology, and questions about meaning and the poet's message.
- Activities including students writing their own ode, one for imagery, a poetic collection by student's choice of topic, writing an origin
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5th - 9th
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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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