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Elementary poetry thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word
Taylor Swift Poetry Unit - Poetry Lessons
This include 7 classic poems:- Diamante- Cinquain- Haiku- Free Verse- Sonnet- Ballad- LimerickThis requires no preparation and can be your introduction to poetry! It could also serve as a final project or review. ALL poems are about Taylor Swift. You will see an example for every poem, as well as the instructions for the students to complete each style, independently.
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4th - 7th
Kindergarten Bird-Themed Challenges for Gifted and Talented GATE - Storytelling
You’ll have loads of fun with this thematic “birds” bundle of lessons and activities. We address BEST PRACTICES for our youngest gifted and advanced learners with hand-on puzzles, storytelling, participatory reading, acting, humor, video, and improvisation. In the process, we will deliver two social emotional messages—one about teamwork, and one about diversity. So little time, and so much to do! That’s why we always, always, always engage and challenge students in critical thinking across the c
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K - 2nd
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Poetry Mini-Unit I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Print and Go!)
I use this resource with my 5th grade class to introduce the lovely poem by Maya Angelou. Mini unit includes a page for students to summarize, determine adjectives for the free vs. caged bird, imagine the differences in how the two birds feel, information about the author, how metaphor is used in the poem, a discussion page on other ways people are "caged", and an oral language rubric if so choose to use it as such.
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5th - 7th
Kindergarten Tree Unit
Our kindergarten curriculum is Foss Science. We have to teach a unit on trees. I made these 7 activity sheets to align with my learning centers. Each sheet also aligns with the goals/expectations of the Foss science tree unit, but they can really go along with any tree unit. Each sheet is hands-on and requires learners to think about how trees grow, their different parts, what they need to grow, and how they change throughout the seasons.
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K - 1st
Mother Goose Play Script for Kindergarten, First and Second Grades
"Mother Goose: A Tale of Lost Sheep and Friendship," is a fun, thirty-minute play written for young performers (grades K-2). Little Bo Peep is very sad; she's lost her sheep and doesn't know where to find them. After much searching and help from all her nursery rhyme friends, the story has a happy ending as her sheep are found and her friends join in the celebration.
Filled with familiar rhymes, chants and songs, this is the perfect play to perform as a culminating activity for a phon
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K - 2nd
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Prisoner B-3087 Thematic Text to Text Connection
This activity explores the theme of finding hope in difficult situations and connects a poem - "Hope" by Emily Dickinson to the non-fiction novel, Prisoner B-3087 and has students analyze the text to text connections.
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5th - 9th
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Classic Poems to Teach Specific Themes and the Paired-Texts to go with them
Have you searched and searched for poetry to match the theme you are teaching? Unit planned? Check out the lists of poems, quotes, short stories, songs, articles, novellas, novels, and excerpts that can be used to pair with the themes below. Check out the other lists available in the store as well. Cross-curricular and great for test prep. In person on online teaching. The lists included in this pack Back to School, New Beginnings, Perseverance, and How Sports Inspire Us. Check out some of the p
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe. 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 with surprise endings such as other poems by Poe as well as short stories like, "Harrison Bergeron", "The Cold Equations", "The Lottery", or "Button, Button". "Lat
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
Foul Shot by Hoey Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Foul Shot" by Edwin A. Hoey that includes: Teacher Directions for Elementary Teachers, Online and printable version 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. Poetry for boys is essential in the early grades so finding poetry that appeals to them is essential in itself. This poem covers figurati
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2nd - 7th
Science STEM STEAM Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Included is a poem that explores different sciences and inspires students to discover a love of or talent for many other opportunities in science-related topics. Connecting Science and ELA can be an essential element for the classroom. Understanding sciences includes reading, but like many varied careers, researching advancements in a job is required and needed. OTher STEM related activities to try:Mountain Bunker Ham RadioBike Like a HawkOak Tree Radio RescueTalking to the Skies Louisiana Swamp
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2nd - 12th
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MS-LS2-5
, MS-PS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-5
A Poison Tree by William Blake Close Poetry Reading Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "A Poison Tree" by William Blake. 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 and other poems from the same author, as well from fellow nature-themed poet Robert Frost, or Anne Bradstreet or Emily Dickinson. Fables are perfect paired texts with poem
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3rd - 11th
Christmas Song Literary Analysis Set
This set includes five Christmas songs ("Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer", "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch", "Frosty the Snowman", "Chestnuts Roasted On an Open Fire", and "Walking in a Winter Wonderland") and directions for students to analyze the poetic elements in each one. Everything is in Microsoft Word format for easy adaptation. It can be used as a group activity for five groups in your classroom, or the directions can be altered to serve as a whole-class activity. This activity is perf
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5th - 8th
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Kindergarten Insect interdisciplinary Unit
This interdisciplinary unit covers all aspects of the insect focus, using various learning styles and differentiation available for all types of learners.
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PreK - K
Robert Frost/William Blake Nature Author Study Paired Texts Thematic Unit
Close Reading Poetry Analysis Paired Texts of some of Robert Frost's and William Blake's best works. 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.Frost and Blake were known for his poetry inspired from nature and is often paired with Walt Whitman for the same similar themed influences. Great for Posting to Classroom for Distance L
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3rd - 9th
Music Lyrics are Just Poems with a Tune! Thematic Poetry Paired Text Unit
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of the poem "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" by Emily Dickinson. 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 "Poetry is music" theme using other authors like Langston Hughes who wrote poetry to music. It pairs well with teaching music lyrics from the student's current music.Check
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3rd - 10th
I Hear America Singing by Walt Whitman Close Reading Poetry Analysis for student
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman. 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, Too" by Langston Hughes or other Hughes poems such as "The Negro Speaks o
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: America for All Paired Texts Thematic Unit
March, "In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb"
Using literature as a springboard for a cross-curricular approach to teach math, science, social studies, reading comprehension, poetry, presentation of student reports, art projects and engaging calendar activities.
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1st - 4th
Poetry Unit
This is a 30 min lesson a day poetry unit using How the Grinch Stole Christmas as the starting example. Any other poem book would also work for the first few lessons. It is great for supplemental paraprofessional use, or as a nice filler to introduce poetry to kids 3-6th grade.
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3rd - 6th
A Noiseless Patient Spider by Whitman Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "A Noiseless Patient Spider" by Walt Whitman that includes: Teacher Directions for Elementary Teachers, Online and printable version 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. Poetry for boys is essential in the early grades so finding poetry that appeals to them is essential in itself. This poem
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2nd - 8th
Willow and Ginkgo by Eve Merriam Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Analysis of "Willow and Ginkgo" by Eve Merriam. Check out other similar close reading poetry-themed activities and sets. Country vs. City Life Paired-Text SetStopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Frost The Country vs. City Life set includes the poems "Preparation" by Francis, "Acquainted With the Night" by Frost, and "City Trees" by St. Vincent Millay.
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3rd - 10th, Adult Education
I Love the Four Seasons! Song for Pre-K and Primary Children
"I Love the Four Seasons" is a short, fun song for Pre-K to First Grade children, sung to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." It teaches the order of the four seasons and an activity enjoyed in each.
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PreK - K
Martin Luther King Jr MLK poem/rap performed originally for Rosa Parks
This was actually written by me in 1994 and performed at a board meeting in front of Rosa Parks a few years prior to her death. I have had many groups of children perform this and it is always a big hit with parents, kids, and teachers. Feel free to change a few words to fit your own rhythm, but please don’t change the meaning.
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2nd - 5th
Readers Workshop - Poetry Unit Grade 5
This unit includes daily lesson plans, poems needed for daily lessons, and a poetry pop quiz.
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4th - 5th
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Sketch by Carl Sandburg Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Sketch" by Carl Sandburg. 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. Poetry in art and drama and music are easy to integrate with the right poems. Here is a great example to use in the Art classroom to combine art and poetry in one lesson or unit. Below you will find other poems to pair with ar
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3rd - 9th
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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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