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Halloween Cinquain: Halloween Theme Poetry & Creative Writing
By E•Fish•ient Teaching
This is a fun, creative writing assignment you could give to your students during the month of October. Students will get to choose their own Halloween topic and then follow the instructions to write their own Cinquain.
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Interactive Lesson in Poetry and Music
By Educate and Create
Getting students excited about poetry and figurative language can be difficult. I find that putting it into terms of music often with popular songs makes the process more enjoyable for them and myself. This product contains a powerpoint with links to videos, worksheets which examine both figurative language and poetry, and most of is an interactive lesson that will have your students singing while they're learning.
History in A Haiku - U.S. History - Poetry Writing Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Explore United States history through the art of haiku with the History in A Haiku Activity! This comprehensive kit is designed to enrich and engage students in their understanding of U.S. History while honing their creative writing skills. With carefully curated historical prompts, research resources, and a structured writing process, this activity offers a dynamic way to learn about various U.S. historical topics and craft expressive haikus.
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Benefits:
Immerse your students in the past, inspire their creativity, cultivate a deeper appreciation for history and language, and bring history to life in your classroom!
Eclipse 2024 Poetry and Creative Writing for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Engage your students in a captivating exploration of the celestial wonder that is a total solar eclipse with these total solar eclipse poetry and creative writing prompts! This comprehensive resource is designed specifically for 7th to 9th-grade classrooms and is meticulously crafted to align with Common Core State Standards, ensuring meaningful and educational experiences for your students.
Inside this collection, you'll find 12 poetry prompts and 9 creative writing prompts, all centered around the theme of total solar eclipses. These prompts are thought-provoking and provide students with a deeper understanding of astronomy while honing their language arts skills.
The poetry prompts encourage students to explore the beauty and mystery of total solar eclipses through vivid imagery, figurative language, and emotional expression. Students will delve into topics such as the symbolism of darkness and light, the dance of the sun and moon, and the cultural significance of eclipses throughout history.
In addition to the poetry prompts, the creative writing prompts in this collection challenge students. From crafting science fiction stories set in eclipse-powered futures to debating the cultural impact of eclipses in ancient civilizations, these prompts foster critical thinking and imaginative exploration.
As the upcoming total solar eclipse captures the curiosity and wonder of students everywhere, this collection provides you with a ready-to-use resource that seamlessly integrates science, language arts, and creativity. Spark meaningful discussions, inspire literary creations, and deepen your students' understanding of the universe with these prompts.
By Beth Hammett
16 page presentation to help students define and understand what a ballad is, how it changed over time, its historical importance, Dand how to write a ballad. Includes: Definition with individual/group activity Examples of ballads throughout time periods Patterns/Rhyme scheme with example Critical thinking & fact based Individual/group activities Write your own ballad individual/group activity Research project with scoring rubric Extra Resources Complete interactive unit for defining, recognizing, teaching and writing ballads. Meets Common Core State Standards.
Printable Poetry month Sudoku Puzzles With Solution - Fun April Games Activities
By The Students Palace
Sudoku are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.
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Poet Series - Rumi - 4 Paragraph reading / 4 Questions Biography
By Quick Assignment Central
This assignment provides an engaging introduction to the life, style, achievements, and legacy of a renowned poet. Written at a 7th-grade level for ESOL students, the content is clear and approachable, making it suitable for a wide range of learners, including those in different grade levels or with varying reading abilities.
The four included questions encourage students to think critically about the poet’s work and impact. Whether for ESOL students or a broader classroom, this assignment helps develop essential reading and comprehension skills while fostering a deeper appreciation for poetry.
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Project ELA Reading Assessment Activity - Smash Doodles with Rubric
By Cheryl Bennett
Smash Doodles are a great way to assess reading while encouraging creativity, whether in ELA or ELL. I love using this at the end of the year to demonstrate that a student can read independently and show what they know. Plus, it's easy to grade! Also, a great resource for homeschooling at any age. The set up for these Smash Doodles (with the rubric) make it easy to grade.
Included:
1. Instructions
2 Smash Doodle Sheet that students fill out to make sure they meet all the criteria.
3. A second Smash Doodle Sheet that allows for more creativity
4. Easy to use rubric.
5. Criteria that pushes students to think critically and make use of best practices in reading comprehension.
So, what is it?
A Smash Doodle is a way to show what students have learned from the chapter or reading assigned. It involves creativity, color, the most important vocabulary, students' thoughts and questions.
Who is it for?
This resource works for any level of students and any reading. It can be used with novels, short stories, poetry, and even non-fiction. This assignment is automatically differentiated as students will choose the vocabulary that they need and not simply a list dictated by the teacher. It allows students to show their knowledge with images that they feel best represent the reading without compromising content.
What does the assignment include?
This particular Smash Doodle assignment includes:
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Poetry Comprehension Worksheets,Analyzing “She Sleeps by the Rill” by Wordsworth
By The Kidz Lab
Bring powerful poetry into your classroom with this beautifully designed comprehension resource for William Wordsworth’s poignant poem "She Sleeps by the Rill." This ready-to-use set of Poetry Comprehension Worksheets is ideal for grades 7–12 ELA or literature classes.
This printable and digital PDF includes:
Full-text of the poem
6 structured worksheet sections, each targeting a key analytical skill:
Theme & Meaning
Narrative Elements
Language & Diction
Cultural & Historical Context
Personal Response
Author’s Purpose
✅ Answer Guide included for teacher use or student self-assessment
Students will develop critical reading and interpretive skills by exploring:
Perfect for:
This resource encourages deep engagement with poetry and aligns with Common Core standards for literature and textual analysis.
Ballad Stanza Poem Examples and Templates
By Sign with me TOD
Writing a Ballad Stanza Poem can be a fun and interesting project for your students. Students will learn what a stanza and a verse are, what poems are called when they have a different amount of lines. Students will also learn what is included in a ballad stanza poem and which lines rhyme. An example of three possible poem theme ideas, a ballad stanza poem example, a ballad stanza poem brainstorming chart, and 3 ballad stanza poem templates are included in this product.
At the end of the product, there is a reminder checklist, to help remind students to go back and check their work once it is completed.
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Harlem (A Dream Deferred) Lesson Plan & Materials
By Language Arts Excellence
Celebrate Black History Month with this dynamic lesson on pursuing your dreams in Langston Hughes' provocative poem, Harlem (A Dream Deferred).
This differentiated lesson plan on Hughes' poem is the perfect addition to your poetry unit. In this lesson, students will analyze the figurative language within the poem and respond to its powerful theme through independent work, paired activities, and full class discussion. These meticulously laid-out materials will have your students thinking, speaking, reading, drawing, and writing all in one class period and interacting deeply with one of the most breathtaking works of American poetry.
Product Includes:
- Comprehensive lesson plan with warm-up, explanation, application, synthesis, and differentiated extension activities
- Student packet
- Copy of the poem
- Notes on Langston Hughes
- Drawing Activity
- Open Response Question
- Extension Activity for Forging Original Poetry
This lesson plan is Common Core Aligned.
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RUPERT BROOKE'S "THE SOLDIER" [Lesson Activities & Poem]
By Richard B Williams
This Rupert Brooke "The Soldier" [Lesson Activities and Poem] product provides students a chance to experience blind patriotism. In this product, you will find the poem, 8 discussion questions/essay prompts, a sample LITERARY & ANALYSIS Chart, LESSON ACTIVITIES, Black & White Versions, quizzes, and a Biography. These poems allow students to read and analyze these poems of literary merit. 10th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!
Summary:
Rupert Brooke, (born Aug. 3, 1887, Rugby, Warwickshire, Eng.—died April 23, 1915, Skyros, Greece), English poet, a wellborn, gifted, handsome youth whose early death in World War I contributed to his idealized image in the interwar period.
This 10th - 12th grade canonized poem allows students to understand life, their country, and the need to reflect.
This Product Includes:
1. Who is Rupert Brooke? Written Biography
2. The poem has 8 Discussion Questions
3. Brooke Visual Poetry
4. Literary and Participation Chart [Blank & Printable]
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6. Ode to...
7. The Patriot
8. Back Talk and much more
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National Poetry Month Activity for Middle School and High School ELA
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Do you want to make learning about poetry engaging? Are you struggling to find an appropriate no prep activity? Then download this National Poetry Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about various types of poems, historical (poetry-related!) events, records, and more! This WebQuest is perfect for your poetry unit, National Poetry Month (April), small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!
You'll receive this activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about poetry with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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By Meggen Loew
1. Same Picture Four Settings- Students are given a partial character drawing and asked to draw that character in four different settings. There are two ways to complete this assignment. I have provided a list of possible settings to draw out (students would pick these out of a hat/bowl, OR they could choose four from the list to use).
2. Describe the Setting-Five different pictures are given. You can give it to students at random or give it to all five students. Their instructions are to (using complete sentences) describe the setting.
3. Setting for any book- Use this chart to help students fill out their knowledge of the setting of any book.
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Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers-Annotating Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Amanda Robinson
Since the Pandemic, so much has gone digital, including testing--both campus and state testing. If your campus and/or state has made the switch to online testing, and you are looking for strategies to help your students adapt their annotating strategies, these graphic organizers can help!
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What You Get
-This can be customized to add personal teacher tips or specific classroom annotation symbols or Signposts
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History in A Haiku - World History - Poetry Writing Activity
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Each assignment includes four thoughtful questions designed to encourage students to think critically about the poet’s work and lasting impact. Whether used in an ESOL classroom or for general education, these assignments support the development of reading and comprehension skills while fostering a deeper appreciation for poetry. Perfect for building a love of literature in your students!
Poetry Escape Room - Task 1 Freebie
By Language Arts Excellence
This resources features the first task of our popular Poetry ESCAPE ROOM. Check out this freebie to get a feel for how our escape rooms operate!
There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct the first task of our Poetry ESCAPE ROOM in order to get a feel for what our escape rooms are like. The activity involves creative thinking, logic, and collaboration. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying (and the number of poems they have analyzed) in the playing of this game!
How does it work?
The ghosts of Walt Whitman, Edgar Allan Poe, Langston Hughes, William Shakespeare, and Maya Angelou have risen from the grave to lock your students inside your classroom. They are upset because they believe that students spend too much time talking about (fill in the blank with whatever is hip with students these days) and not enough time reading and writing poetry. Students cannot escape until they complete 5 poetry-based tasks to show these ghosts of poets past that they do in fact know their poetry. This resource features task 1 of the escape room:
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This task is suitable for middle and high school students and is ideal any time during your poetry unit.
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APHRA BEHN'S "ON HER LOVING TWO EQUALLY" [Lesson Activities & Poem]
By Richard B Williams
This Aphra Behn "On Her Loving Two Equally" [Lesson Activities and Poem] resource provides students a chance to experience the conflict of love. In this product you will find the poem, 8 discussion questions/essay prompts, a sample LITERARY & ANALYSIS Chart, LESSON ACTIVITIES, Black & White Versions, quizzes, and a Biography. These poems allow students to read and analyze these poems of literary merit. 10th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!
Summary:
Aphra Behn is a mystery to the academics. She was probably born around 1640? in Harbledown? in Kent, England—died April 16, 1689, London. She was an English dramatist, fiction writer, and poet who was the first Englishwoman known to earn her living by writing.
This 10th - 12th grade canonized poem allows students to understand life, their community, and the need to reflect.
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