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Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry Activities Unit for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Unwrap the gift of poetry! A lively slideshow uses “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to teach structural elements and similes. Then third, fourth, or fifth grade students identify verses, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, and figurative language in three

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Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Elements of Poetry Anchor Charts, Handouts, and Quiz - Introduction to Poems

By Brenda Kovich

This straightforward introduction to structural elements of poetry works with any poem unit. Colorful anchor charts support instruction with terms and a labeled poem. The grayscale version provides parallel handouts. A simple matching quiz lets

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Reading, Literature, Poetry

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Posters

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Poetry Elements Unit - Genre Study for Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades

By Brenda Kovich

Teach elements of poetry with confidence! This genre study focuses on structural elements and sound devices. Kids annotate classic children’s poems to indicate verses, stanzas, rhyme, rhythm, meter, onomatopoeia, personification, and alliteration.

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Reading, Literature, Poetry

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Teaching Elements of Poetry Mini Lesson - PowerPoint and Practice

By Brenda Kovich

Confidently teach elements of poetry with this mini lesson. An age-appropriate ELA slideshow explains verse, stanza, rhythm, meter, and rhyme. Students take notes on key vocabulary. Then they annotate a poem to apply their knowledge.Open the preview

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Reading, Literature, Poetry

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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RL.3.5, RL.4.5

$5.00

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3 Christmas Poems - Holiday Poetry Worksheets and Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Three Christmas poems can be used to analyze elements - or for the activity of your choice! This file includes “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Up on the House Top," worksheets, supporting materials, and answer keys. All

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Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

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$5.00

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Types of Poetry Anchor Charts, Examples from Famous Poets & Writing Templates,

By Brenda Kovich

Teach seven types of poetry with confidence! Anchor charts (posters) with examples of poems, famous poets, and writing templates (graphic organizers) give you everything you need to introduce the forms. Open the preview to take a closer

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Literature, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Posters

$5.00

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Elements of Poetry Worksheets – Structures, Sound Devices, Rhythm, Rhyme

By Brenda Kovich

Using classic children’s poetry, kids identify structural elements and sound devices, locate figurative language, memorize, compare and contrast, and explore meter. They mark up the worksheets to indicate rhyme, rhythm, verses, stanzas,

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Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

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RL.3.5, RL.4.5, RL.5.5

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (26.57 MB)

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Analyzing Poetry Activities with Poems of James Whitcomb Riley

By Brenda Kovich

Kids learn about structural elements of poetry (verse, stanza, rhythm, meter, rhyme) and language in poetry (onomatopoeia, personification, etc.) with poems by James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier poet. Three Poems for Scaffolding Understanding"When

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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RL.4.5, L.4.5

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Structural Elements of Poetry - "Twas the Night Before Christmas" Mini Lesson

By Brenda Kovich

Introduce structural elements of poetry with “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” An interactive slideshow (PowerPoint or Google Slides) presents verse, stanza, rhythm, rhyme, and meter, as well simile. A printable version of the poem is also

Subjects:

Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

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RL.3.5, RL.4.5, RL.5.5, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.5.5, L.5.5a

$5.00

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Rhyming Poetry - Plans, Posters, Poems for Fourth and Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Fourth and fifth grade students analyze classic poetry to find rhyming and rhythm patterns. The set includes thorough lesson plans, a poster, and five poems. Kids explore couplets, alternate and mixed rhyme.Open the preview to take a closer

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English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (9.76 MB)

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Limericks - Introduction and Fairy Tale Poetry Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Limericks are fun! Kids in third, fourth, or fifth grade explore structure with the fanciful verses of Edward Lear. Then they write their own poems to describe popular fairy tale characters. Open the preview to take a closer look.Everything you need

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$3.00

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Teaching Poetry with I Spy Freebie

By Brenda Kovich

Teaching poetry has never been so much fun! Beginning poets love to create their own I Spy pages. Writing simple couplets with four beats sets them up for success. This free file includes a lesson plans, a student sample, a note for parents, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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