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ELEMENTS OF POETRY/ ELEMENTOS DE LA POESIA (Bilingual Powerpoint)/Poetic Devices
This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) powerpoint presentation with the basics of Poetic Devices in both languages. It includes explanations and examples of: Rhyme, Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole, Simile, Metaphor, Figurative Language, Idioms, Alliteration and Personification. It is great for newcomers who don't speak English yet or students who are learning these concepts for the first time. Thank you for your support! Please comment what other bilingual powerpoints would be beneficial for your class!
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Valentine's Day & Black History Month Poetry Activity for High School English
Want an inspiring high school English activity for Black History Month and Valentine’s Day? ❤️ Teach this poem activity with your high school English students. During this activity, students engage critically with issues related to gender, sexuality, and societal norms by exploring Pat Parker's poem, "My Lover is a Woman". This poem has mature content and is ideal for a mature student population since the poem uses sensitive language and explores themes of oppression, racism, discrimination, and
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Women's History Month Female Authors Poetry Activity for High School English
Want an inspiring high school English activity for Women's History Month? ❤️ Teach this poem activity with your high school English students. During this activity, students engage critically with issues related to gender, sexuality, and societal norms by exploring Pat Parker's poem, "My Lover is a Woman". This poem has mature content and is ideal for a mature student population since the poem uses sensitive language and explores themes of oppression, racism, discrimination, and marginalization o
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Anything but Human (poem)
Are you sad and frustrated with violence and killing today? Or ill-mannered people? You are not alone. This poem is about human nature. It expresses being embarrassed to be a human based on man’s inhumanity to man. Violence and killing may be a part of humanity but how can people distance themselves from that? DISCUSSIONThrough 24 discussion prompts, readers share their opinions on diverse topics related to the poem: Culture, values, roles in society Parent questions: “How do I raise a non-v
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Sonnet 19, When I Consider...(On His Blindness), John Milton Analysis activity
Sonnet 19 is one of John Milton's most famous poem and is rich in content. This worksheet can be given to students for homework or as an in-class activity. In this activity, students are required to break the poem down and then put it back together. Students are guided through the investigation and key literary devices are identified. My students feel a sense of accomplishment when they figure this poem out with the help of this activity. Key included.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Sonnet 7 & 19, John Milton Poetry BUNDLE (Key included)
U.S Immigration Poems Comparison (Ellis and Angel Island, Mexican Immigration)
Students will compare four poems from different immigrant perspectives from the late 1800's-early 1900's. They will look at the New Colossus about the Statue of Liberty, one of the poems carved on the wall of Angel Island, and a poem written in Spanish (complete with English translation) about the lives of Mexican immigrants. It is a great activity for Social Studies and includes comprehensive questions. Great for a stand alone activity, or to be used as a discussion, or for supplemental materia
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
Ntozake Shange
This drawing of Ntozake Shange was done using markers and pen and ink. It is 8.5" by 11"
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Benediction" by Georgia Douglas Johnson Vocabula Word Search and Poem
This companion vocabulary word search contains 30 words and phrases for use with the public domain poem "Benediction" by the Harlem Rennaissance poet Georgia Douglas Johnson. The words and phrases only appear horizontally and vertically to facilitate reading fluency. Great for pre-reading, enrichment, ENL students, last-minute sub plans, or a quick literacy activity after a class read aloud.Words and Phrases Included: go-forth, my-son. winged, heart's, desire, great, reaches, unknown, await, you
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Build With Your Words-Creative Writing Ideas and Prompts
Build With Your Words include information and facts about creative writing genres, prompts, and ideas. For example, you will find helpful information about foreshadowing, descriptive writing, etc., and prompts and ideas to kickstart your students' creativity.The book has plenty of photos and images to inspire and explain a concept. This book can benefit students who struggle to come up with ideas to write and spend a long time thinking before starting to write. The prompts and ideas can also be
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Xpression Kids: kids learning to write poetry
Written by a published poet, the Xpression Kids book covers various forms of poetry, provides, gives samples of each, and includes practice sections. It also includes publishing information. This book can also be purchased on Amazon.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
AP Literary Terms
This 24-page list is an excellent source of literary terms and targets AP English Literature students. This list may also be used for Pre-AP students. In addition to the definitions, many literary examples have also been added to make this very user friendly (especially student friendly). I gave this list to students the first week of school, and the students annotated in the left margin the first encounter with each literary term.The list is divided alpha (A, B, etc.) so that teachers may ad
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Mastering the Sonnet Lectures
Twelve lectures about writing the sonnet. I go over the use of volta, meter, and rhyme, and how to make those elements easier to manage. I discuss the reasons to use form rather than free verse and how form can generate ideas for free verse as well. I discuss five sonnet forms: Shakespearean, Petrarchan, Spenserian, American, and Terza Rima.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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First They Came For...
Martin NIemoller’s “First they came for…”Some say this is a quote, others a poem, regardless of the format we are using it as a chance to look at what it means to be a bystander because it’s not always easy to stand up when an injustice is occurring. The goal for this unit is for students to start to find something worth standing up for if they don’t already, and this poem helps encourage that.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Poetry Package - 9 Fun Poems With Questions
NINE anonymous poems with engaging questions, meant to be done with a partner so that it is fun.A good icebreaker into the poetry unit!After working with a partner, I then 'take up' the answers by having students share their thoughts. Poetry is subjective, so as long as they're interpreting things and making inferences based on the text, they're doing well.*The number beside the title refers to the challenge level. 1 is easy; 5 is hard. That being said, I often have students tell me that they di
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fun Fridays #11: Celebrate Halloween with Close Reading
Celebrate Halloween with Close Reading of Shakespeare’s Song of the WITCHESFrom Macbeth Page 1__ Reading the poem with attention to vocab. A short blurb on Shakespeare.Page 2__ Elements of close reading for comprehending the poem: imagery, vocab- matching and main ideas Page 3__ Connotation and denotation with witches plus information on the 1692, Salem witch trials. Students should list five things they learned from the lesson. Answer key included.
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6th - 9th, Higher Education
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Poetic Devices Student Definitions
Have students look up each poetry term and write their own definitions. Great way to introduce poetry terminology. Or have students fill in the definitions as you go through the unit.Get the free download of Poetic Devices - Glossary of Terminology to use as the answer key.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Poetic Devices Bundle
Slam Poetry Mini Lesson & Assignment
Get your students excited about poetry and the power of words!A great mini lesson you can complete in one class, or over several depending on what you want to do.This 12 page long product includes:Background Info on Slam Poetry Student HandoutShort Answer QuestionsWritten AssignmentTeacher Info PageList of 30+ Videos & Links2 Detailed RubricsStudents are asked simple short answer questions about what they've learned so far, what they think about poetry, etc.Longer assignment requires student
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Poem About the Syrian Revolution
Students can be a bit shocked or taken aback by the volume or actions of the speaker so please make sure they understand that a spoken word poem is delivered with passion and its purpose is to make the viewer feel something. That being said, we are using a poem by Amal Kassir about the Syrian Revolution and making connections with themes in I Am Malala.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
The Second Shepherds’ Play In Plain and Simple English
The Wakefield Cycle has several works, but none are quite as famous as "The Second Shepherds' Play". The play is a nativity story that retells the shepherds.
The text is present with both the original translation and a modern translation. Please note, this story is also included in the collection “Everyman and Other Old Religious Plays In Plain and Simple English.”
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Everyman and Other Old Religious Plays In Plain and Simple English
Several classic religious / mystery plays are included in this large collection. The text is present with both the original translation and a modern translation.
The collection includes:
Everyman, The Chester Pageant of the Water-Leaders and Drawers of the Dee Concerning Noah’s Deluge, The Chester Pageant of the Barbers and Wax-Chandlers Representing Abraham, Melchisedec, and Isaac, The Second Shepherds’ Play, The Coventry Nativity Play of the Company of Shearmen and Tailors, The Miracle-Play
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Presidents' Day: Create & Illustrate with Fran & Brenda
Draw George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, with step-by-step examples by Fran Riddell. Enjoy a memory game entitled Presidents Concentration, based upon an original poem by Brenda McCray, including a stanza for each president.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Adopt a Poet" Muti-week/Day Lesson
Are you squeamish about teaching poetry? Well fear no more! This project has students research and present information to the class on a poet of their choice. It includes a list of possible poets and very clear directions. It is a student-centered cooperative learning activity that you will use year after year! It can also be incorporated into the Common Core classroom, as the assignment includes having students do independent research on the life of the poet.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poem Analysis Essay Guide
Poetry can be complicated reading for students. With so many metaphors and literary devices, the task to try to understand a poem and write an analysis can be daunting. This guide walks students through how to find their own understanding of a poem, then walks them through, step-by-step, in identifying elements, devices, and themes in the poem, writing that into sectioned notes, and then using those notes to write a full 4-5 paragraph essay. Examples are provided to show students exactly how to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Altered Books: Blackout Poetry Handout w/requirements for the project
This detailed handout on Google Docs not only provides enriching images of how to implement Blackout Poetry and requirements for the Altered Books project.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Altered Book(s) Unit: A cross-curricular experience
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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.
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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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