Poetry Lessons

Teach the different styles of poetry to kids in the classroom. Includes poetry definitions, examples, and activities. Great for elementary school.

Here's a step-by-step lesson plan on how to teach blackout poetry. Your students will love it -- it's a great way to complete a poetry or creative writing unit. Students will use higher level thinking to create theme, imagery, and vivid word choice. #poetry #blackoutpoetry #lessonplan

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POEMS? That 5-letter word will send shivers down the spine of middle school students. Add in the suggestion of "poetry analysis" and the moans and groans can be heard throughout the hallways! If all this sounds familiar, I have a few teacher tips to help you boost engagement with poems that middle schoolers actually enjoy!

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You know that collective sigh, the one that choruses around the room when you enthusiastically announce, "Class, the next unit we'll be entering into is poetry!" If poetry is taught the right way, st

During poetry stations, students move around the classroom doing various activities related to poetry. The station activity in this blog post has students read an engaging poem and respond to the poem in an unconventional way. If you’d like to replicate this activity in your classroom here are the s

Poetry Activities for reading poetry, writing poems, and incorporating poetry into your other lesson plans!

10-minute poetry mini lessons! Teach poetry with confidence. Poetry analysis and writing activities. Year long product or poetry unit. Great for upper elementary grades, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade and 6th grade From The Owl Spot

This poster helps students dissect poetry to better understand the messages the author is trying to portray. This will help students create their own themes in their poetry.