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Free poetry Common Core RL.11-12.2 resources
Poetry Anchor Chart - Bookmark for Reading, Annotating, and Analyzing Poetry
Scaffold the close reading process using this Poetry Anchor Chart! This personal bookmark will support students while they read, annotate, and analyze any poem independently. This poetry anchor chart offers a 4-step process for reading and annotating any poem, along with guidance for writing a close reading response. Using this bookmark, students can have step-by-step instructions on hand throughout your poetry unit.There are several different files included in this resource to accommodate diff
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9th - 12th
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Emma Lazarus The New Colossus Statue of Liberty Poetry Analysis
Deeply analyze Emma Lazarus’s famous poem and connect to its larger historical context of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the “New” immigrants, and America’s melting pot with this everything's-included, no-prep lesson.************************************Greatness is appreciating the layers of poetic word in expressing a complex idea.A poem written as a favor to raise money for a pedestal on which to display an unbelievable gift from France. The iconic poem that almost wasn’t written.Take yo
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8th - 11th
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The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost | Poetry Analysis | Theme | Individuality
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Robert Frost's famous poem, The Road Not Taken Engage with 5 high-level, short answer questionsIdentify figurative language, structure, enjambment, flow and moodExplore Frost's message and themeDiscuss the importance of individuality and it's importance today compared to Frost's day and ageWhat's in the download?A 13 page PDF with:Links to Google Formats [PDF p1]Answer Key with CCSS [Google Slides | PDF pp2
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8th - 12th
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Free ELA Task Card Sampler (48 cards) / Plot, Language, Character, and more!
Task cards are a great way to promote movement in the ELA classroom. Task cards can be used in so many contexts and with a variety of subjects. For this reason, I’ve designed 6 different sets of task cards! -32 Poetry Task Cards-32 Rhetoric Task Cards-32 Plot and Conflict Task Cards-32 Characterization Task Cards-32 Research and Informational Text Flash Cards-32 Figurative Language and Literary Devices Flash CardsThis sampler is designed to give you an idea of what you can find in each set and f
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9th - 12th
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TPCASTT Method Handout | Poetry Analysis | Middle School High School English
FREE TPCASTT Poetry Analysis Method Guide & Chart! Enhance your students' poetry analysis skills with this comprehensive 3-page PDF resource, absolutely FREE! Designed for secondary grade levels, this educational gem includes a 2-page handout unraveling the powerful TPCASTT method, an essential tool for deciphering the intricacies of poetry.Unveil the magic of TPCASTT, where each letter encapsulates a critical aspect of poetic exploration: Title, Paraphrasing, Connotation, Attitude/Tone, Sh
American literature Unit | Black History Free Poetry Analysis Worksheet | BLM
Looking for an engaging, rigorous unit on the Black Lives Matter Movement?In this mini unit, students will learn about the history of the Black Lives Matter movement and the way that the word “boy” has been problematic for African American males. They'll also explore both the written version and performance of the wonderful poem “not an elegy for Mike Brown” by Danez Smith, a masterful, award-winning contemporary poet and performer. Rounding out the unit are an opinion piece and an inspiring TED
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9th - 12th
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Oscar Wilde Poetry Mini-lesson
This short lesson poses several discussion questions to guide students through an analysis of Oscar Wilde's "To My Wife - With a Copy of My Poems." This poem can be studied individually or as a part of a larger study of his play, The Importance of Being Earnest. The resource comes with a teacher guide with insights to lead discussion. Looking for more Oscar Wilde resources? Check out my bundle on The Importance of Being Earnest!This resource is included in my AP Lit Full Course Bundle!AP® is a t
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9th - 12th
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Interpreting "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost, Freebie
Students like reading Robert Frost’s poetry because it is written in such a simple, effortless way. This helps them to ferret out the deeper meanings in his poetry.
This lesson contains teacher instructions, a short review of Frost’s craft, a copy of the poem, a worksheet over the poem, and the KEY.
This poem fits with another lesson I have on TpT titled, “Interpreting the Poetry of Robert Frost.” In this lesson, students are put in groups and each group interprets one of the following poems:
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8th - 11th
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Poetry Analysis Mother To Son Langston Hughes
This is a one day lesson to reinforce making inferences, identifying theme, and citing evidence. Students will read the poem, Mother To Son, and then complete a graphic organizer identifying literary elements. Great for National Poetry Month in April.
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6th - 12th
"Mirror" by Sylvia Plath
The worksheet acts as an introductory activity to both poetry and language/word choice standards. Included is a link to the instructional presentation with guidelines for generating DOK questions and peer grading.
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11th - 12th
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Ecocriticism Lesson | Poetry Writing Activity | High School
Explore the concept of ecocriticism in this ELA lesson for 11th and 12th grade! Students will learn & practice literary criticism while exploring SEL skills like mindfulness as they participate in a nature walk (virtual or actual) and use their observations to write a poem.Access the full lesson plan, slideshow, student documents, and teacher answer key here!★ Meet the Teacher: Christina Torres Cawdery ★Christina Torres Cawdery is a middle-grade English educator at Punahou School in Honolulu
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11th - 12th
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FREE Get to Know You Poetry Writing Clint Smith Mentor Text
This reading and writing activity is perfect for back to school or during any poetry or memoir unit! This resource is also an easy way to incorporate modern and diverse poets into your classroom. Students will read and discuss a Clint Smith poem before using the poem as a model for their own poetry.WHAT’S INCLUDED:Discussion questions and answer keyPoetry writing instruction sheetTeacher tips pagePrintable PDF and Google Slides versions Notes: Due to copyright laws, a copy of the poem is NOT inc
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9th - 12th
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The Canterbury Tales FREE Study Guide and Questions - The Prioress and Friar
This free, no-prep, self-guided study of two pilgrims - INCLUDING THE POEM - presents two of the most interesting pilgrims from Chaucer's The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales. This independent work packet includes a Study Guide, editable worksheets and possible answers- phew! The colorful pages of the Study Guide and the exciting 21st century translation will delight your British Literature students and enhance their understanding of part of this Medieval poem. A biography of Chaucer, vocabular
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10th - 12th
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America Through My Eyes: Walt Whitman vs. Langston Hughes (RL.2)
Use this worksheet to encourage students to compare and contrast Walt Whitman's "I Hear America Singing" and Langston Hughes' "I, Too, Sing America." This worksheet gives students the freedom to respond to the poetry in a number of ways and to share their person vision of America, as well.
Keywords: poetry, Langston Hughes, Walt Whitman, theme, central idea, America, patriotism, compare and contrast
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6th - 12th
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Divorce, Forgiveness, & Family Dynamics: Free Poetry Analysis Worksheet
Looking for an accessible poem that deals with universal truths and experiences? Pulitzer Prize Winning poet Sharon Olds' poem “The Victims” is an exploration of the ways that family dynamics change as we all grow up. The speaker deals with her parents’ divorce and her shifting allegiances. The universal themes of forgiveness, the past, and letting go of anger will engage any student with this poem.Teach your students to analyze point of view, shifts, word choice, imagery, figurative language,
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9th - 12th
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"The Choice" by Dorothy Parker Comprehension Check Quiz
Dorothy Parker's poem, "The Choice", is often partnered with readings like "The Road Not Taken" and "The Lady or the Tiger."
This is a short comprehension check quiz with 10 total questions. Split on page, 2 quizzes print on each paper (saving paper for teachers with limited resources!). Students can write their answers on a separate paper, or write answers on the back.
Comprehension check covers CCSS material:
-speaker of the poem
-alliteration
-rhyme scheme
-figurative language (simile)
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Art in ELA - Poetry & Art Comparison - We Wear the Mask & Picasso - FREE
In this activity, students will first read and analyze "We Wear the Mask by Paul Laurence Dunbar. After the teacher facilitates a class discussion and analysis of the poem (guided questions are provided), the class will look at "The Red Armchair" by Pablo Picasso. The teacher will help facilitate a conversation analyzing the painting (guided questions are provided). The class will end as students create a creative exit ticket connecting the two pieces. This activity is intended to be used as a
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Art Bundle - Growing Bundle!
TPCASTT Poetry Analysis Graphic Organizer | Research-Based Strategy to Analysis!
Poems can be difficult to analyze because a lot of poets use interprative and implied language. Typically, students will read a poem once, pick out a few details, and jump to a conclusion. To avoid this, teach students to use the TPCASTT method and use this FREEBIE to analyze poetry!Fully understanding a poem and its intent requires several reads. Close reading a poem while looking for specific details can help students understand the poem and the meaning the author is conveying. The TPCASTT str
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Not Grade Specific
FREE To My Dear and Loving Husband by Anne Bradstreet | Analysis Worksheet
Guide your students go through the process of annotating and analyzing "To My Dear and Loving Husband" by Anne Bradstreet. Students will answer questions regarding the vocabulary and figurative language used in the poem (imagery, rhyme, archaic language, metaphor, inversion, personification, and hyperbole), as well as decipher the perspective and message behind the poem.
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Teaching Anne Bradstreet BUNDLE
NYS ELA Regents Minibook for Poetry
Use these mini-books to allow students to keep track of poems they have read, as well as determine the content they will need for full credit on questions 26 and 27 of the Regents.
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The intention is that the pages are cut out and stacked on top of each other, stapled on the left side along the dark “binding” on the cover.
-The first page contains the cover and back page.
-Each poem gets two pages, with overlapping tabs. The first is aligned to question 26 (it’s up to you to give them the topic!
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9th - 12th
Phillis Wheatley Poetry Analysis
This lesson has students engaging in two poems: one by Phillis Wheatley and one contemporary one by Eve L. Ewing that examines the life and legacy of Phillis Wheatley. By putting these poems in conversation, students can add depth to their understanding of poetry and of the lives of Black women in the USA. The lesson was designed to work in a one-hour long class period, but could easily be expanded to work in 90 or 120 minutes. It is flexible in regards to the topics discussed, and the questions
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9th - 12th
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Poetry End of Unit Assessment
Poetry End of Unit Assessment. Includes:3 poems: "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night" "On the Death of Benjamin Franklin" "O Captain, My Captain!"each poem has MC questions in addition to short answer responsefinal cumulative synthesis writing prompt focus on figurative language + theme
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Poetry Unit
Robert Frost Worksheet for ANY poem
Give your students this worksheet and then send them to Poetry Foundation to analyze their choice of Robert Frost poem. Good for formative assessment, a sub plan, or poetry unit time filler.
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6th - 11th
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Those Winter Sundays by Robert Hayden: Poetry Analysis | Graphic Organizer
Looking for a no-prep lesson that will teach your students to better understand how poets create meaning with poetic elements? This lovely, sad poem about a son looking back at the Sunday mornings of his childhood is a classic choice for teaching students about diction, repetition, and theme. The graphic organizer method for analyzing poetry that you will follow in this lesson plan is very helpful to get students to focus on the choices that poets make and how they contribute to meaning in a p
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9th - 12th
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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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