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Writing Poetry Unit: Fun Poetry Activities - Paint Chip, Blackout, + 12 more!

By Building Book Love

Teaching poetry doesn't have to be intimidating. In fact, it can (and should be!) really fun! With this writing poetry unit, you'll have 14 fun and creative poetry activities that you can use as stand-alone prompts or pair with ANY text.Oftentimes,

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English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

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RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4

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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Activity: Close Reading + Fun Raven Feather Mural

By Building Book Love

Help students comprehend and enjoy The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe with a fresh approach to teaching the classic poem. With this close reading companion, podcast pairing, and raven feather mural kit, students will engage with "The Raven" like never

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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CCRA.L.3

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Podcast + Poetry Pairings: Fun Poetry Activities & Analysis, Podcast Worksheets

By Building Book Love

Whether you want to sneak in more poetry activities, challenge your students with dynamic text sets, or engage listeners with with podcast stories, this poetry and podcast pairing resource has you covered!Just hit play and watch students' minds get

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Poetry

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

$4.99

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Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Text Set: ELA Theme, Characterization, Plot

By Building Book Love

Engage students with the classic yet twisted short story Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl paired with lesser known but equally surprising poem by the same author.With this Roald Dahl text set, students will read his version of Little Red Riding

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

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RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.7

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Novel in Verse Vault : Digital reading worksheets for novel in verse lit circles

By Building Book Love

Are you teaching a novel in verse such as The Crossover, Long Way Down, The Poet X, or a hundred other options to engage students in poetry and prose? Then this novels in verse vault has you covered!This reading worksheet vault has 15 completely

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English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Literature Circles, Google Apps, Lesson

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5

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ELA Holiday Activities: Fun Christmas Writing Prompts, Winter Poetry Craft Board

By Building Book Love

Get ready to sleigh in ELA this holiday season with a big bundle of festive activities at an even bigger discount! These creative ELA holiday activities are the perfect way to infuse the spirit of the season into your classroom while keeping the

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English Language Arts, Library Skills, Poetry

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Book Themed Literary Elements Posters :Learn literary terms with classroom decor

By Building Book Love

These book themed literary elements posters will not only help you teach literary terms, but will also help you create a cozy bookish classroom! Using quotes about books from diverse authors and figures, these black and white posters create

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Reading, Literature, Poetry

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$4.99

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Shakespeare Informational Text, Test Prep, Close Reading, and Poem Puzzle

By Building Book Love

Before you teach Shakespeare's plays, have your students learn about Shakespeare through this informational text while also practicing test prep and close reading skills! This Shakespeare informational text is designed to spark curiosity about the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$2.00

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Winter Holiday Figurative Language, Cozy Bulletin Board, Christmas ELA Activity

By Building Book Love

Make your winter bulletin board glow with these winter figurative language posters! Not only will these literary device posters make a cheery holiday bulletin board, but they will also give your students some reading inspiration for the winter

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English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Poetry Text Set : Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Kubla Khan + Informational Text

By Building Book Love

This is a high-interest "Kubla Khan" comparison activity to an 80's rock song. This activity not only helps students interpret Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Kubla Khan," but also has a wonderful little segue into an informational text article with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.W.10

$3.00

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W. B. Yeats in Ireland: Poetry meets Podcast

By Building Book Love

Use this fun, real-world driven lesson to enhance your unit on William Butler Yeats or as an engaging Saint Patrick's Day activity! This lesson uses a wonderful Rick Steves podcast (link included) to facilitate a creative English and geography study

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Geography, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

$2.00

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William Blake, a Romantic or Realist? + Informational Text

By Building Book Love

William Blake, a Romantic or Realist? Every time I teach the Romantic time period, I search for a fun little quiz for my students to take to determine if they are a romantic or a realist (based on the literary definition). Unable to find one, I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

After a decade of teaching high school English in East Tennessee, I now work to help other ELA teachers create meaningful, engaging, and joyful learning experiences.

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Here you will find creative ELA activities to up your classroom engagement and simple solutions to ease your teacher workload.

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Author of Keeping the Wonder: An Educator's Guide to Magical, Engaging, and Joyful Learning

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I majored in English and have a Masters in English Education from East Tennessee State University; I graduated with honors in both of my degrees.

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