Poetry Common Core RI.7.1 lessons

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Poetry

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Also included in: *Writing Unit Bundle - Personal Narrative, Slam Poetry, and Argumentative Units

Poet and Poem Study – Maya Angelou – Doodle Notes Women's History Month

Created by

Brain Waves Instruction

Help students learn about Maya Angelou and analyze her poem, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me,” with this incredibly engaging “Doodle and Do” resource. Perfect to teach during Women's History Month! Designed with doodling, interaction, and creativity in mind, you’ll find a Doodle Article about Angelou, Doodle Notes to respond to the nonfiction passage, and an interactive poetry flip book in this resource. First, students read a nonfiction passage about Angelou that includes information on her childh

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1

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Also included in: Frost, Angelou, Hughes, and Dickinson – Poet & Poem Studies Doodle Notes BUNDLE

Langston Hughes Harlem Renaissance Poetry Analysis Unit Bundle

Created by

Mixed-Up Files

Engage your middle school students in American poems of the Harlem Renaissance that resonate with current events. This poetry unit is based on the TPCASTT poetry analysis model: Title, Paraphrase, Connotations, Attitude (tone), Shift, Title revisited, and Theme. The lessons use guided close reading of Langston Hughes’s poems "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," "Dreams," "Mother to Son," and "Harlem" (Dream Deferred). Product FeaturesEngaging slideshow for each poem with critical thinking questionsInte

Subjects:

Black History Month, Close Reading, Poetry

Grades:

7th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Poetry

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Emily Dickinson Study – Dickinson Doodle Article, Doodle Notes, Poem Flip Book

Created by

Brain Waves Instruction

This Doodle and Do resource is all about Emily Dickinson! First, students read an informational text about Emily Dickinson. While reading, they’ll answer questions and create doodles in response to the passage directly in the text! Then, they’ll take their doodling a step further and respond to the nonfiction passage in a doodle notes template. Once students have learned about Dickinson, they’ll complete an interactive poetry flip book as they analyze her poem, “A Bird, came down the walk.”D

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.5.1

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Also included in: Frost, Angelou, Hughes, and Dickinson – Poet & Poem Studies Doodle Notes BUNDLE

Making Inferences & Text Evidence with SONG LYRICS: No Prep Lesson Plan

Created by

English with Ease

Use music lyrics to teach students to make inferences and to cite implicit and explicit text evidence - Lesson plan, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, answer key, rubric, Google Doc and Google Slides for distance learning or Google Classroom.Music as poetry teaches middle school reading literature and reading informational text common core standards. Analyze song lyrics to introduce, practice and assess: Citing Text Evidence and Making InferencesProduct Includes:Lesson PlanStudent HandoutsPow

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1

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Also included in: Fun ELA Middle School Music & Video Activities & Lessons | Printable & Digital

Middle School NO PREP Sub Plans ~ Poem Comprehension Packet!

Created by

ELA Core Plans

This is a Common Core aligned poetry packet for D.H. Lawrence’s Bat. In this comprehensive packet, students read the included poem, and then complete several activities. First, they read an informational text to provide them with background knowledge for the reference in the poem to the Ponte Vecchio. Students are required to explain in their own words what makes the bridge so unique. Students support their reasons with facts from the informational passage. Next, students answer seven post

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Poetry

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Paired Texts - Poem by Taylor Mali and Newspaper Article - Writing Activities

Created by

OCBeachTeacher

This lesson makes learning relevant by connecting real-world issues and an engaging poem. Students complete close readings of two texts: “Totally Like Whatever, You Know?” by Taylor Mali and “Beyond Malala: Six Teenagers Changing the World” from The Guardian newspaper. Students begin by writing a journal about important topics in society. Handouts with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies provide scaffolding for their reading, and the lesson culminates with a writing activity assignm

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

Informational Text, Literature, Poetry

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Also included in: Paired Texts Fiction and Nonfiction - Choice Board Writing Activities - Bundle

Music as Poetry Bundle

Created by

English with Ease

Use SONG LYRICS to teach EVERY middle school reading literature and reading informational text common core state standard for grade 6 - 8! 15 no prep lessons include editable lesson plan, student handouts, rubric, answer key, PowerPoint slides and Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom activities.COMPLETE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH CURRICULUM!16 products for the price of 10! 200+ page MUSIC AS POETRY bundle!Bundle includes 15 no prep (PDF & editable DOC) lesson plans and

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1

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Harlem Renaissance Bundle - Poetry/Informational Text/Short Story + More!!

Created by

Lighthouse Lit

This resource is bursting with color and variety, just like the Harlem Renaissance!What's included:1. Create a Travel BrochureStudents practice 21st century skills and develop a broad understanding of the Harlem Renaissance era while creating a travel brochure.2. Informational TextPractice valuable informational text reading skills while learning about the contrasting approaches of two of the Harlem Renaissance's leading activists: Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. Du Bois3. Langston Hughes Vs. Tupac S

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing-Essays

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Groundhog Day Lesson Packet

Created by

Garland Education

This lesson plan contains text about groundhogs, Groundhog Day, quizzes, critical thinking and discussion questions, essay prompts and a poem about groundhogs with discussion and essay prompts. It also includes a rubric for the essays which can be used as a guideline based on grade level. This lesson integrates language arts, history, social studies and science. It is a great comprehensive lesson plan for those who are interested in this subject matter. It also teaches skills such as reading, wr

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.1

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POETRY: BUNDLE OF BINGO GRIDS for Reading, Writing, & Analyzing Poems (90 Grids)

Created by

Literary Sherri

Students read, write, and analyze poems using bingo grids to find elements of poetry, citing their evidence as they work to complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row, or to fill the entire board.Save 20% by purchasing all three Poetry Bingo resources together in one money-saving bundle!USE IN A VARIETY OF WAYS: Use Poetry Bingo as a pre-assessment, a practice activity, or a post-assessment. Use the bingo grid to have students define the terms. Analyze a poem, forming a horizontal, vertic

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.5

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POETRY: 5x5 BINGO GRID for Reading, Writing, Analyzing Poems (30 Grids) Digital

Created by

Literary Sherri

Students read, write, and analyze poems using bingo grids to find elements of poetry, citing their evidence as they work to complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row, or to fill the entire board.Optimized for digital use via TpT's digital overlay tool. (All answer boxes have been done for you!)USE IN A VARIETY OF WAYS:Pre-assessment, practice activity, post-assessmentUse the bingo grid to have students define the terms.Analyze a poem, forming a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line with

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.5

Close Reading, Elections - Voting, Poetry

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Also included in: POETRY: BUNDLE OF BINGO GRIDS for Reading, Writing, & Analyzing Poems (90 Grids)

I, Too by Langston Hughes Close Reading Poetry Analysis for students

Created by

Teach Well ELA

Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "I, Too" by Langston Hughes. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories/excerpts such as the novel, "A Long Walk to Water". As well with other poems such as "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman or other Hughes poems such as "The Negro Speaks o

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Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: America for All Paired Texts Thematic Unit

POETRY: 4x4 BINGO GRIDS for Reading, Writing, Analyzing Poems - Digital

Created by

Literary Sherri

Students read, write, and analyze poems using 30 different bingo grids to find elements of poetry, citing their evidence as they work to complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row, or to fill the entire board.Optimized for digital use via TpT's digital overlay tool. (All answer boxes have been done for you!)USE IN A VARIETY OF WAYS:Pre-assessment, practice activity, post-assessmentUse the bingo grid to have students define the terms.Analyze a poem, forming a horizontal, vertical, or diagon

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.5.5

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing

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Also included in: POETRY: BUNDLE OF BINGO GRIDS for Reading, Writing, & Analyzing Poems (90 Grids)

Langston Hughes "Harlem" Mini-Unit

Created by

Learning With Ms Day

This ready-to-go unit for Langston Hughes' "Harlem" (often called "A Dream Deferred"). This mini-unit includes: * Background information with journaling prompts on Langston Hughes and Harlem in the 1920s* Analysis questions, including the poem's similes and metaphor explanations* A writing analysis assessment prompt* A creative writing activity, using "Harlem" as the inspiration piece* Directions for a poetry slam where students can perform their creative writing poemsLike this resource? Drop me

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.2

Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Poetry

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Mini Poetry Bundle: 4 Lessons: Creating & Writing Celebratory Poems

Created by

Traveling Teacher

This mini bundle is a collection of 4 poetry lessons. They are as follows, with a brief description:Creating Poetry About Ourselves: Students will be given a quick introduction to some of the elements of poetry (simile, metaphor, etc.). Students will also analyze and discuss a few other poems written about the self from the perspective of the poet. Lastly, students will brainstorm different aspects about their own lives, which will then be used to create a poem about themselves. Poetry as a Cel

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1

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