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Free elementary poetry projects
Mother's Day Craft and Poem FREE
Enjoy this free Mother's Day craft activity!Students watercolor paint their hand-drawn flowers, and then use the template provided to write a poem all about their mom, grandma, or aunt! UPDATE: Flower templates are now included!Clear instructions are included to make this project as simple as possible! Let's honor mom with a project created especially for her this Mother's Day!
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K - 5th
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Exploring Point of View Through Poetry: "One Inch Tall" by Shel Silverstein
Student read and discuss the poem "One Inch Tall" by Shel Silverstein, noting the rhyme scheme, paraphrasing each stanza, and analyzing the speaker, their perspective, and ideas conveyed.
Then, students will write an original poem from the perspective of someone who is 15 Ft tall. they will use the planning sheets, the structure of Silverstein's poem, and a teacher model to create an original poem.
Documents Included:
-"One Inch Tall" by Shel Silverstein
-Poem Planning Sheet
-Poem Shell
Teach
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4th - 7th
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How We Remember and Honor the Victims of the Holocaust: The Butterfly Project
The first year I taught Night by Elie Wiesel, I was struck by the sense of "unfinished-ness" my students felt upon completion of the text. They said they felt like there should be something "more." We talked about it, and realized that what we really wanted was a way to reflect and remember, and we weren't quite sure how to go about doing so.
As it often does during times of uncertainty, poetry presented itself as a fitting option.
In my research, I came across the book I Never Saw Another But
Grades:
1st - 12th
*FREEBIE* Monthly Book Report Projects
*FREEBIE* These are Book Report Projects I have made to cover different genres: Historical Fiction, Informational Text, Mystery, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Biography, Folktales, Poetry and Realistic Fiction.
Students create the following: puppet show, newspaper, puzzle, gift bag project, comic strip, living museum, cereal box project, a scrapbook, and a message in a bottle.
Each project is completely different and fun for the kids, as well as educational. The projects all align with the Commo
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4th - 7th
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Ice Cream Alliteration Freebie
Read the poem “Bleezer’s Ice-Cream” by Jack Prelutsky and follow up with this fun alliteration activity where students create their OWN crazy ice-cream flavors.Includes ice-cream that students can design, cut, and put together to make their own fun crazy flavors.Includes a writing response page to list their menu of crazy options!
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K - 2nd
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I Am poem template
Integrating poetry with reading and history is an integral way to push your students to higher levels of thinking. Use this I Am Poem Template to help your students understand deeper levels of characterization in a novel, literature story, history unit about famous people, or even in science and math when discussing people who contributed much to their fields of study. Or, use this in writing to have students express ideas about themselves, family members and/or friends. Great for Back to Scho
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Poetry Comprehension Test Prep Bundle for Reading and Writing
I'm Lucky St. Patrick's Day Craftivity- Grades 2-5
This St. Patrick's Day craftivity can be used in a few different ways! Any of the ways you choose to use it, your kiddos will definitely enjoy. Students can make a list of all of the things they are thankful or lucky to have in their lives. This then makes a great hallway decoration or a great way to fill a bulletin board.
Here's how it works:
1. Print students the shamrock.
2. Have students choose eyes, a mouth, and arms for their shamrock.
3. Students will then write their list of things t
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2nd - 5th
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I AM - Poem Writing Using Similes
FREE poetry writing template for students
Students write a I AM poem about themselves using similes.
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2nd - 8th
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POETRY MONTH ACTIVITY | Personification Poetry Walk | Figurative Language Skills
Bring the tough figurative language concept of PERSONIFICATION to life for your students with this simple around-the-classroom activity that gets students out of their seats in a fun, effective, and CREATIVE way.*Also found in this Complete Poetry Unit Bundle* In this “Poetry Walk” students get the chance to experience figurative language (specifically, personification) in a hands-on, kinesthetic, and interactive way in the classroom! This is one of the best ways I’ve found to engage every kind
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4th - 9th
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FREE Spider Sight Word Poem {October Halloween Fun} {Sight Word 'The'}
Your students will love using their sight word knowledge to complete the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" poem! This is the perfect size and glue into an interactive notebook! I hope you are able to use this at Halloween time, or any other time throughout the year :)
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PreK - 1st
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"Spring" Acrostic Poem Rainbow
Here is a rainbow with clouds to make acrostic poem using the word "SPRING". I had the students write their first and last name on each cloud. There is an option for a blank rainbow as well as a rainbow that has the "SPRING" letters.
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K - 2nd
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Sub Plans The Grouchy Ladybug
This is a quick and easy emergency plan to be left in a sub tub or sub binder. This has almost no prep and would be a quick print to be left for unexpected sick days. It includes:
*Shared Reading Activity
*Writing Activity
*Math Activity
*Art Activity
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K - 2nd
Jaguar Craft and Poem
This craft and poem is perfect to pair as a fun activity or center for a rainforest or zoo unit. Print all of the pieces on cardstock and use as tracers to make this very cute jaguar! Thank you for downloading!
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PreK - 2nd
Poem Analysis Project
This poetry assignment has students analyze a poem of their choice. They are to look for different elements within the poem, including figurative language, rhyme scheme, form, imagery, meaning, etc. Students are then to compare and contrast the poem they analyzed to another student's selected poem. This assignment is most effective at the end of a poetry unit once students have already learned different poetic elements and terms. This teaching tool was written by Jessica Jung.
Please check
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5th - 12th
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Poetry Book Project
Each spring, I teach my students about various types of poetry. We love reading, listening to, and writing our own. This cumulative project includes these types of poems: acrostic, haiku, cinquain, diamante, limerick, bio poem, free verse, and student choice (they can write extras of any of the types, or include poems by other poets in this section.) I included a table of contents sample (you can give this out as an accommodation, too), book assembly instructions, and a grading rubric.
This wor
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4th - 6th
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Poetry Project - Writing a Topic Poem
This easy formula will help your students write a beautiful poem using their own creativity and knowledge. The topic-poem format can be used with music, visual arts, dance, or drama. It can be adapted for use from second to fifth grade with a multitude of variations. This activity integrates National Core Curriculum in language usage, writing, and the arts.
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2nd - 5th
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Winter Poetry Writing Activity
This short winter poetry assignment has students focus on word choice, personification, simile, and alliteration. In addition, it gets them into the season of winter, as they have to brainstorm vivid vocabulary that describes winter.☆How would you like 5 English Language Arts & Classroom Resources for ABSOLUTELY FREE???☆⭐⭐Grab these ABSOLUTELY FREE PRODUCTS RIGHT HERE: FREE PRODUCTS ⭐⭐Included in these assignments are the directions to the assignment and the snowman template.This assignment
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4th - 9th
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Poetry Analysis Activity for Mother to Son by Langston Hughes
This is a fun little project that takes about a day to complete. The poem is jumbled up and students cut them out and use the clues provided to put it in the right order. I usually give them the first one and have them organize the rest.
This project works in a group or as an individual. Once they finish putting it in the right order they answer the rest of the analysis questions.
Easy project for teacher. Fun for Students. Plenty of rigor. And the kids get exposed to Langston Hughes.
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5th - 9th
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World Water Day, Poetry Freebie, Acrostic, Haiku, Teaching Guide, Templates
World Water Day! Draw awareness to this critical global issue with this ready-to-go FREEBIE. Part of my larger poetry resource, this freebie includes both acrostic and haiku poetry instructions and templates. Start great discussions with these poems!Pages come in both color and black and white, and also look great printed on colored paper. For additional resources on World Water Day, see these resources!World Water Day BundleWorld Water Day Trifold Brochure Project and FlipbooksA Long Walk to
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2nd - 6th
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"The Best Part of Me" Paper for Mother's/Father's Day Project
This freebie includes two different papers to use with a Mother's Day or Father's Day project using the book, "The Best Part of Me" as inspiration. I read this book to my students and then had them choose the best part of their dad (Father’s Day) or mom (Mother’s Day). They wrote a letter on the paper to describe why it was their Dad's or Mom's "best part" from a their perspective. It was so touching reading them! I included papers labeled with years 2022-2028 and pictures of samples from my
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2nd - 5th
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Poetry: YoRAP!
TIME TO RAP! This activity involves the students creating a rap song that identifies a rhyme pattern. Through collaborating with a small team, they will write a poem that will be performed as a rap. This is a fun, engaging way to get students excited about poetry! I have done this lesson with students many times, and each time it's a hit!
If you have the technology, such as Movie Maker and a flip camera, you may want to have students create a "rap video"- this would help with accomplishing tec
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4th - 7th
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Signs of Spring Poem Book
Included in this freebie are 4 seasonal spring poems 'passed down to me', to read and enjoy with your students. After learning the poems, students can use their letter and sight word knowledge to fill in the missing parts and add an illustration to match. When finished, compile all poems and students will have a small book of spring poems to read and enjoy.
A quick and easy homework task is also included. Students look for a common first sign of spring - a robin. Once they have spotted one, the
Analyzing Poetry Choice Board
This is a choice board that can be used as a culminating project for a poetry unit or as an assessment of grade-level poetry standards.
Includes skills like:
-figurative langage
-theme
-setting
-visualizing
-main idea
Acrostic Poems for October; Poetry, Creative Writing, October Poetry
Fun October Acrostic Poetry!
Encourage your students to use creative and descriptive vocabulary in a fun way!
Acrostic poems help to reinforce the elements of the writing process. It allows the student to write about a big idea with just a few words.
Fun to write and so interesting to share!
These cute characters are exciting and motivating for young children!
There are 13 different characters to choose from. All are pictured in the "preview."
Thank you so much for taking a look at my
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K - 4th
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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.
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