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Poetry cultural activities under $5
Summer BINGO with Riddles & Call Cards!
Summer BINGO with Riddles!It's Summer Vacation! Treat you and your students to a fun game of BINGO. Each item is paired with a riddle, and your students must find out which item matches the riddle that you read. You can pair this lesson with comprehension, poetry, and vocabulary skills. In this download, you will receive a PDF with a link to a Google Drive folder, which contains paper saver formats for BINGO Boards and Riddle Call Cards.This set includes:30 unique BINGO Boards (2 printing modes)
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PreK - 8th
The Breadwinner Novel Activity - I Am and Where I'm From Poems with Rubrics
What better way to complete a character analysis than to write from the perspective of that character? It's a great way to practice narrative writing, to make inferences based on the knowledge you have from The Breadwinner, and to get to show your understanding of what the characters in the novel go through. This is by far one of my favorite activities that I do in my class, and the students are always BEGGING to share their work by the end of it. This resource includes:"I Am" and "Where I'm Fro
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6th - 8th
One Way Ticket: Using Poetry to Analyze The Great Migration
Students listen to and read Langston Hughes' poem "One Way Ticket" to analyze the push factors and the process of The Great Migration. Students will use references in the poem to map destinations of African Americans during the migration and to identify push factors of The Great Migration. Students will also write about their own connections to the push factors mentioned in the poem. The handout also includes a lists of needed materials, possible activities, and extension activities.
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7th - 12th
"Where I am From" poem template
Students fill in the template to write a poem about themselves. This is often used to create a video/slideshow. Search "Where I am From poem" on youtube for examples.
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6th - 12th
Langston Hughes "I, Too" + Walt Whitman "I Hear America Singing" Poetry Analysis
This purchase includes an individual poetry analysis of the two poems, "I, Too" by Langston Hughes and "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman. Between these two poems, students will address: tone, repetition, rhythm, theme, allusion, symbolism, alliteration, and irony.Students will then answer a constructed response question that requires them to reflect on both poems as well as their own personal experiences. An editable copy (word document) is included in this resource as well in case you wo
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
Oda al tomate Spanish Lesson
Read and analyze "Oda al tomate" by Pablo Neruda with your Spanish classes. This lesson will help students interpret this Spanish poem with multiple reading steps and activities, plus they will write their own ode using personification and their 5 senses.Reading "Oda al tomate" when teaching about La Tomatina in Spain is a great way to add creative writing and interpretive reading to your lessons! This "Oda al tomate" lesson is for intermediate or advanced Spanish students.After reading and int
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9th - 12th
Also included in: La Tomatina Spanish BUNDLE
Beowulf Intro. Power Point-- History & Anglo Saxons
This PowerPoint introduction to the epic poem Beowulf contains 22 slides that cover the Anglo-Saxon period of England, the language of Old English, the conventions of epic poetry, the main characters of the epic poem, and more!This introduction also challenges students to write their names in Old English following the Anglo-Saxon alphabet.This introduction to the epic of Beowulf is an excellent way to introduce students to key historical facts and elements that will help them understand the stor
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9th - 12th
The Butterfly, a Holocaust Poem - Close Read and Short Answer Response
Looking for a meaningful way to honor Holocaust victims? With respect and dignity, Pavel Friedmann's poem, The Butterfly, guides students through a close reading of the text, a paired short answer response, and the option to create their own butterfly in honor of Holocaust victims. The teachers in my middle school found this activity to be a meaningful closure to a Holocaust unit. If you’re looking to sample poetry close reading, CLICK HERE to sign up and download my free poetry sub plans. Downl
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5th - 9th
Mother's Day Craft & Writing Poetry for Middle School
Happy Mother's Day! The ADORABLE handmade gifts do not have to stop with grades K-2! Have your older student create a memorable gift for mom.Students get to craft flowers into a bouquet and create a lovely poem about mom (or grandma/auntie).Teach students about the different types of poems including:limerick (silly, funny, and endearing)ballad (meant to be sung)ode (written to pay tribute)haiku (syllable based poem)OR students can simply choose to create a rhyming poem about mom, just as long as
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Holiday themed Middle School Full Year Math review & ELA activities
Black Poet Poem Cards • Black History Month • Digital Montessori
A collection of 12 poems by black poets. Each card features one poem and a photo of the poet corresponding with the poem. For younger children, these cards are meant to be printed on cardstock, laminated and displayed in the environment for the children to enjoy. For older children/teens, the poems can be printed and distributed to engage in discussion and further research.Poets included:• Alice Walker• Gwendolyn Brooks• Jean Toomer• June Jordan• Kwame Dawes• Langston Hughes• Maya Angelou• Nikki
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PreK - 12th
Calavera Poetry Writing Activity
Teach your students about Calavera Poetry by having them create their own calavera poems! This activity includes a brief description of calavera poems, directions and graphic organizer for writing your own poem, sample calavera poems, and various Día de los Muertos writing pages. The directions and sample poems are in English only. The writing pages may be used in any language.---Copyright Monica Olivera, 2017 Follow me on...TPT Store | My Blog | Facebook | Instagram
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4th - 9th
Also included in: Complete Day of the Dead Activities BUNDLE
Thanksgiving Poetry & Nonfiction Lesson for Teens: Entitlement or Gratitude?
This poetry and info text paired lesson for Thanksgiving is designed to spark a deep discussion and analysis of poetry with your high school students. With an easy-to-prep format for you, and standards-based, text-based activities for students Student Experience: Students will explore the idea of entitlement v. gratitude as they dig deeply into the layers of this beautiful poem. The subtle ironic tone of this lesson will challenge your students to reflect on their own lives and choices. Its
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities for Teens, Mini Unit, BUNDLE
Virtual Field Trip of Shakespeare's World for any Shakespeare Unit
This Google Slides activity takes students on a virtual field trip to Shakespeare's England. Students virtually visit Stratford-upon-Avon, including Shakespeare's birthplace and burial place. They then head to London to learn about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.At the end of their virtual field trip, students create an infographic about what they've learned while on the field trip. They also plan their very own Shakespeare-themed vacation, including where they would go and where they would stay
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6th - 12th
Belgium Sinterklaas 3D Christmas Craft. Easy Holidays Around the World Activity
Students can learn about one of Netherlands most loved characters while creating their own 3D cone shape Sinterklaas. Great companion to you Holidays Around the World unit study. For a writing activity students can also create their own fun "Sinterklaas poems" to place in Sinterklaas's hand. Sinterklaas always writes children a mini 4 line AABB rhyming poem to place in their shoes!Craft works best printed on heavy copy paper, or card stock. Students simply color the printout, cut out, fold skir
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K - 5th
Also included in: 8 Holidays Around the World Christmas Crafts Bundle, Rich in Traditions!
Canada National Indigenous Peoples Day Activity pack
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with our comprehensive Activity Pack! This engaging resource offers a variety of activities to educate and entertain children while honoring the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples in Canada.The National Indigenous Peoples Day Activity Pack includes the following components:Text Comprehension: A captivating text that explores the history, significance, and celebrations of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Comprehension questions are provided to a
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1st - 6th
The Rose that Grew From the Concrete - Tupac Shakur Poem Analysis
Short analysis of Tupac Shakur's famous poem, "The Rose that Grew from the Concrete." Three discussion questions follow the poem by Tupac. Used during Black History Month in a 6th grade classroom in Oakland, CA.
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4th - 12th
Poetry Group Research Project
This Poetry Group Research Project is the perfect way to introduce your students to poetry or to celebrate National Poetry Month. It is also aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research paper and accompanying PowerPoint presentation.
The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.
The resource gives you the ability to choose what you want y
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7th - 12th
Dear Basketball Poem Questions (Poem Included) by Kobe Bryant
The sudden loss of Kobe Bryant has sent shock-waves throughout our children. I wanted to cover him in class for those that loved him. After looking and looking for a good set of questions and not finding any to suit my needs, I took his "Dear Basketball" poem and created 15 common core style questions to encourage analytical skills, knowledge of the structural elements of poetry, and comprehension. Even though you can find copies of the poem online, I included it as a convenience. You are pa
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4th - 12th
Valentine's Day Activities, Poetry Lesson: Bronte's "Love & Friendship"
This poetry close reading analysis would make an excellent Valentine’s Day lesson to tie together the idea of friendship and love so that the entire focus of the day isn’t just on romantic relationships. Also, you are going to be covering specific English language arts skills and the no prep lesson is rigorous and fun!Student Experience: To begin the lesson, students will respond to a quote that sets the theme of the lesson: Friendship v. Love. Then, they will read and annotate Emily Bronte's
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Valentine's Day Activities, English Lessons for Teens, BUNDLE
The Characteristics of an Epic Hero -- Beowulf, The Odyssey, and More
This three-page document outlines the three most important characteristics of an Epic Hero. This can be applied to ANY epic tale, as they represent ALL epic heroes.
Looking for a Beowulf unit? Check out the link below!
Beowulf: Unit *BUNDLE*.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.
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6th - 12th
"No Stuff" by Eloise Greenfield - Harriet Tubman Poem and Questions
Evidence Based Selected Response (EBSR) questions to use with the poem "No Stuff" by Eloise Greenfield. "No Stuff" shares Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and her heroic acts to help over 300 other enslaved people escape to the North on the Underground Railroad.
No Stuff Poem and Questions by Shana Sterkin is licensed under a
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3rd - 5th
Australian Poetry Close Reading MULGA BILLS BICYCLE by Banjo Paterson
This Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading using Australian Poet Banjo Patterson's 'Mulga Bill's Bicycle' helps students learn to dig deep in poetry analysis. This great Australian poem is fun story of an overconfident horseman who decides that riding the newly invented bicycle will be too easy for him.Workshop takes 2-3 lessons. This great poem analysis can be printed in a small booklet. Perfect for snippets of analytical thinking and textual analysis practice between other units, or for a
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8th - 11th
Day of the Dead Calavera Poem
Your students will create a poem about the Day of the Dead using their five senses. Depending on the ability of your students, this project can be completed in Spanish or English. They will also have the opportunity to color a unique calavera, which can be displayed in many exciting ways. This activity is a perfect supplement to your Día de los Muertos unit!
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Not Grade Specific
Haiku Spring Poetry Writing | Poems Asian Heritage Month National Poetry Month
Engage your students with this Haiku Poem activity! This poetry resource includes everything you need: organizers, planning pages, idea topics, writing templates, exemplars, posters, anchor charts and lesson ideas! This resource will guide students through the writing process from planning to finished product. This resource is perfect anytime during the year or during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!What's included? For Teacher:•Haiku Lesson Ideas•Activities to Inspire Haik
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4th - 8th
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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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