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Free 5th grade poetry resources for Easel Activities
"Mean" by Taylor Swift: Similes, Inferences, Imagery with Anti-Bullying Message
Using Taylor Swift’s award-winning song, “Mean,” you can teach and solidify for students what is
1. Simile
2. Inference
3. Imagery
I have also included an anti-bullying message or a random acts of kindness activity for students to complete. This can be reported on through discussion, journal writing and/or a short essay. Enjoy this timely lesson with your students and please check out my store for more lesson plans.
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5th - 12th
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Bio Poem Lesson and Activity
A fun bio poem activity with a sample bio poem, instructions, template, and even a cover for a class book! The students will also be able to decorate a character to look like themselves to add to their bio poem.
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Reading and Writing Center Options
Limericks - Write Your Own Limericks for St. Patrick's Day (Digital & Print)
FREE and fun templates for students to complete limericks for St. Patrick's Day or as part of a poetry unit! Includes both print and digital versions!Includes limerick information sheet, limerick templates, and writing paper with room for two limericks. Also includes a sheet to use with a big shamrock - students write their limerick in the shamrock, cut it out and you use it as a display! Shamrocks look great photocopied on green paper.This product is also found in my St. Patrick’s Day Bundle—
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Poetry Activities Writing, Analysis and Review Poetry Unit
Poetry Lesson Freebie - Interpreting Poetry - Reading Comprehension
Do your students struggle with interpreting poetry and other more complex texts? Do you need ideas on how to get started teaching this tricky concept?This free poetry lesson plan gives three detailed pages of directions including photographs to show how the lesson unfolds. The objective of the lesson is to help intermediate students begin to tackle and interpret poetry and more challenging reading materials. This is a fun and easy way to get students thinking deeply about poems and other texts
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3rd - 6th
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Figurative Language Scoot Task Cards FREEBIE Simile, Metaphor, Alliteration
Learning made easy and fun with these 16 Figurative Language Scoot Task Cards. Your students will have fun identifying the following types of Figurative Language: Simile, Metaphor, Onomatopoeia, and Alliteration. Great for test prep! These cards could be used for whole group, small group, review for a test, in literacy stations, Daily 5, or for a quick activity for a substitute teacher or parent volunteer. This is perfect for test prep and review! GET THE FULL VERSION HERE! Full Version Figurati
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2nd - 5th
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Free Poetry Unit School | Easel Activity Distance Learning
Printable and TpT digital activities included for your students to learn how to write poetry. Poems included are acrostic, cinquain, couplets, diamante, and haiku. Students will write poems and will have a poetry book as their final product.This resource has an Easel Activity for distance learning already created for students to input their responses in answer boxes and to use other tools to draw and highlight. It is an Interactive layer over the original pdf. Click here to learn more about Tp
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Poetry Comprehension
This product includes FREE printable and digital versions of a comprehension worksheet for the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. 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.Categories of questions for each poem include: Vivid Vocabulary, Comprehension Check, Picked Passage, Link to Literature, Test Taking, and Swift Summary.T
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4th - 6th
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2024 Paris Olympics Activity Pack
The countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics is on! Prepare your students this school year with this product.Part I: ResearchGaining background knowledge through research prepares our students to connect with the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Graphic organizers, research links, and examples contribute to your class gaining Olympic insights for a positive experience in the summer of 2024. Includes:- About the Olympics- About the Paralympics- Timelines (Olympics and Paralympics)- Venn Diagrams (Summ
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2nd - 7th
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First Day Jitters Snack/ Treat/ Gift/ Goodie Tag or Bag Topper
First Day Jitter Baggie ToppersCelebrate the first week of school with this 100 page pack full of writing response activities, graphic organizers, reading response, math, craftivities and glyph.In These First Day Jitters Toppers:Choose from 3 Different Colored Fold Over Baggy Tags or a Baggie Stick On (Using Tape)Treat Tags, Plastic Bag Toppers, Gift Baggie Tag, New Year, Back to School, First Day Jitters, First Day LettersOriginal Poem Written By MeSee our “SCHOOL DAY JITTERS” Back 2 School 4 S
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: Back to School Mega Bundle: Reading, Math, Writing, Craftivities, & More
Poetry Quiz
Poetry Quiz Freebie This quick quiz can be used to review: 1. Stanza2. Rhyme Scheme3. Refrain4. Context Clues5. ThemeThis quiz is also included and coincides with my poetry units (choose the one that fits your needs best): 1. Poetry Unit With Interactive Notes2. Poetry Unit With Student Packet3. Poetry Bundle**************************************************************************Take a look at my other writing resources: • Persuasive Writing Webquest• Show, Don't Tell Lesson and Notes• Writ
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4th - 6th
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Harlem Night Song Langston Hughes Poetry Activities - PDF & Digital
Poetry analysis doesn't have to be hard! These light-hearted, easy-to-use poetry worksheets introduce students to the skill of analyzing imagery in Langston Hughes's "Harlem Night Song." The activities easily guide students through reading and understanding the poem, and they're a great way reinforce poetry comprehension while focusing on rich imagery and making connections to the Harlem Renaissance period of U.S. history!(If you teach poetry in middle school, don't miss the rest of my bestselli
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Langston Hughes Poetry Unit for Middle School - PDF & Digital
Diamante Poem Handout and Worksheets FREEBIE with Easel Activity
A FREE Diamanté Poem Handout and Creative Worksheets. Fun for back to school. Has a handout with instructions, and four worksheets for creating diamante poetry: Synonym Diamante poem, Antonym diamante poem, Parts of Speech diamante poem, and Back to School diamante poem. The informative handout explains the history and formats of diamante poems and gives an example and instructions on how to write your own. Students can use the directions and refer to them as they need to write their own diamant
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Thanksgiving Poetry Analysis & Writing Activity | FREE
Celebrate the thanksgiving season by introducing your students to an example of classic poetry! These activities are designed for students who have already been introduced to poetic elements such as figurative language and rhyme schemes. ⭐️Poem: Thanksgiving Day by Lydia Maria ChildActivity 1: Vocabulary - Predict meaning of vocabulary- Use dictionary to check and compare Activity 2: Comprehension Questions- Respond with written responses & include text-based evidenceActivity 3: Language- Id
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5th - 8th
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New Year's Activity: Auld Lang Syne Song Lyrics and More
This is a separate unit from the New Year's Unit. Click NEW YEAR'S ACTIVITIES 247 Teacher to see the FULL New Year's Unit!Celebrate the New Year by singing Auld Lang Syne with your students. In this are two sets of lyrics. One with the main verse and chorus in large print. The other is the lyrics of the full song. There are many versions of this song. This is one version. Also included are two companion activities. One making words activity and one "Looking Forward to 20_ _" activity. Ce
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1st - 6th
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Frog Cinquain Poem and Directed Draw (Freebie)
This freebie is a really simple and fun way for you to teach your students about cinquain poems! Not to mention a really easy frog directed draw to accompany your student's masterpieces! Perfect for National Poetry Month in April...or anytime, really!
If you are looking for more poetry activities, check out my poetry unit!
Poetry Power! (A Poetry Unit for Elementary Kids!)
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1st - 5th
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FREE Poetry Writing Lesson - I am
Looking for an easy Poetry lesson? This FREE lesson is a great way to get to know your class at the beginning of the year, but is also suitable for use all year round. Sample poem and worksheet template included. Original source unknown.Did you know that every time you leave a review, you earn credits to use on future TPT purchases? Every review you leave is really appreciated by the seller. Make sure to Follow Me so you know when I post new products.If you have any questions or suggestions,
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3rd - 6th
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Where I'm From Templates
At the beginning of the year, engage your students in a study of George Ella Lyon's poem "Where I'm From." Use the poem as a model for an autobiographical poem.
Included in this packet are instructional notes and tips, a "Mad Lib" to introduce the templates, and 2 different templates. Differentiate for your students, or choose one depending on the grade you teach.
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2nd - 5th
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Earth Day Poetry: Cinquains, Acrostic, Couplets, and Diamante
Celebrate this important day with a poem or a poetry unit. Reusable fabric bags for shoppingEveryone needs to compost food scrapsUnderstand that Mother Earth needs our protectionSend extra clothes and household items to thrift storesEco-friendly we must be Included:- Teaching Tips- Read Aloud Links- Earth Day website links- Word BanksCinquains, Acrostic, Couplets, and Diamante Poetry:- checklists- drafts- good copy templates in b & w and colour- generic templates for all poetry styles- examp
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K - 7th
Spring Poetry: Cinquains, Flight Poems, and A-B-C Poems
Enjoy three different types of poetry to celebrate Spring: Cinquains, Flight Poems, and A-B-C Poems.Included:- teaching tips- spring and Easter read alouds- a spring walk brainstorming activity- student examples- checklists- drafts- lots and lots of templates (black & white and colour) including Easter and St. Patrick's DayHappy Spring!
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2nd - 7th
Novel Playlist Song Creation Project - Check for understanding/comprehension
What is it?The Playlist Project is a great performance assessment that can do a very thorough job of assessing student comprehension and understanding of any text!Here’s How it Works: Students will create a playlist of titles, and the lyrics to one entire song (using the tune to one of their own favorites), based on a book they recently read. Each title must have some connection to the text itself. It can connect to a major event, a main character, or even part of the setting. The teacher can de
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3rd - 8th
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Building Fluency with Music, Back to School Edition
Fluency should be fun! Use daily music practice to build fluent readers in your classroom. Students learn to phrase, increase vocabulary, and have a deeper understanding of literary elements. This package is a month of fluency for use in a Reading Class as a 5-10 minute fluency warm-up. Daily lesson suggestions are provided for your convenience.
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2nd - 5th
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Couplets, Triplets, and Limericks
Writing poetry is student-friendly with exemplars, draft outlines, checklists, and good copy printables. Writing couplets, triplets, and limericks make for enjoyable experiences when learning is scaffolded. Get ready for quality writing from your class.Contents:Couplets (2 and 4 Stanzas):- Exemplars- Printables: Checklist, Draft, Good Copy Templates (b & w and colour)Triplets:- Format- Valentine's Day Exemplars- Spring Exemplars- Printables: Checklist, Draft, Good Copy Templates (b & w a
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2nd - 8th
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Literary Devices in The Bible
With Literary Devices you and your students will learn about important writing techniques using Frayer charts and passages from The Bible. Perfect for any homeschool or Christian school. Meaningful questions that will engage students and make them look at scripture in a whole new way. ⏰ About 2 hours of work.Includes:Easel ActivityList of 10 literary devices and definitionsExample of a Frayer chart filled in5 Frayer charts ready to be filled in (independently or as a class)1 Blank Frayer chart
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5th - 8th
Valentine's Day Poetry
Valentine's Day is ideal for writing poetry. This product has everything you need:- teaching tips- read aloud links- word banks- Acrostic poems- "I love Valentine's Day because..."- A-B-C Poems- Couplets Poetry (2 and 4 stanzas)- Triplets- "Roses are red" variation poems- CinquainsHappy Valentine's Day!
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K - 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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