2nd Grade Poetry Activities (by date, oldest first)

These acorn sentence writing prompts are perfect for a fall writing center. There are 8 prompts for factual and opinion writing and 2 prompts for autumn acrostic poems. Each prompt is available with two writing line versions. Opinion and factual prompt pages also include a section for students to draw a picture of what they wrote.

Types of Prompts:

• Acorns are ______
• I like acorns because _____
• I like squirrels because _____
• Acorns feel _____
• If I plant an acorn _____
• The squirrel _____
• Squirrels can _____
• The squirrel went to _____ because _____
• 2 acrostic poems

These fall writing prompts help students be successful with writing. Coming up with a topic to write about is often then hardest part of writing. Each prompt gives students a that starting point to begin writing.

When to Use:

• Writing Centers
• Independent Writing Practice
• Homework

These writing prompts are no prep. The teacher can just print off the pages and hand them to students to complete.

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Guided Writing with Acorns

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Guided Writing with Flowers

Guided Writing with Pumpkins

Find a variety of activities for Kindergarten with an acorn or squirrel theme. Activities include both math and English centers and worksheets.

ELA Activities Included:

• Beginning Sounds Sorting
• Complete and Incomplete Sentence Clip Cards
• Complete and Incomplete Sentence Sorting
• Complete and Incomplete Sentence Worksheet
• Letter Word and Sentence Sorting Center
• Letter Word and Sentence Sorting Worksheets
• Punctuation Clip Cards
• Punctuation Worksheet
• Unscramble the Sentence Worksheets
• Writing Prompts

Math Activities Included

• Addition Number Bond Clip Cards
• Addition Number Bond Mats and Cards
• Addition Sorting Cards
• Addition Write and Wipe Number Bond Cards
• Addition Write and Wipe Number Sentence Sheets
• Comparing Numbers Cards
• Comparing Numbers Clip Cards
• Counting and Skip Counting Puzzles
• Counting Forward Cards
• Counting to 20 Clip Cards
• Counting to 20 Tens Frame Matching Center
• Making 10 Clip Cards
• Making 10 Task Cards Center
• Making 10 Worksheets
• Nonstandard Measurements Length and Height Task Cards
• Skip Counting Cards 2s, 5s, 10s
• Teen Number Puzzles
• Weight Comparison Task Cards

Increase reading fluency with these Fall-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for fall literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

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Poems Included

1. Autumn Leaves
2. Pumpkin Patch
3. Fall Is Here

Additional Features:

• Color and Black-and-White Versions for easy printing and differentiated instruction.
• Perfect for 1st and 2nd Grade Fluency Practice, Guided Reading, Literacy Centers, or Seasonal Reading Activities.
• Helps students improve reading fluency, comprehension, and expression while enjoying seasonal content.

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Halloween

Fall Resources

Halloween Coloring Pages

Halloween Gift Tags

First Grade Sight Words Color by Codes

Thanksgiving Cell Phone Activity

Roll & Reads

First Grade Sight Words & Sentences

Second Grade Sight Words & Sentences

Increase reading fluency with these Halloween-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for Halloween literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Save 30% with the fluency poems bundle!

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✨1st Grade Fall Bundle✨

Poems Included

1. Trick-Or-Treat
2. Spooky Spiders
3. Ghosts

Additional Features:

• Color and Black-and-White Versions for easy printing and differentiated instruction.

• Perfect for 1st and 2nd Grade Fluency Practice, Guided Reading, Literacy Centers, or Seasonal Reading Activities.

• Helps students improve reading fluency, comprehension, and expression while enjoying seasonal content.

Fall Resources

Halloween Coloring Pages

Halloween Gift Tags

First Grade Sight Words Color by Codes

Thanksgiving Cell Phone Activity

Roll & Reads

First Grade Sight Words & Sentences

Second Grade Sight Words & Sentences

Help your students master first-grade Dolch sight words with this engaging fluency poem. Perfect for building early reading confidence through repetition and fun. Download this freebie to enhance your literacy centers or small group instruction! Or display it as a poster in your classroom for decor. :)

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What's Included

• "A Fun Day" poem with 15 Dolch sight words: see, a, runs, so, it, and, is, up, the, I, like, to, you, we, all
• color version
• black and white version

Increase reading fluency with these Thanksgiving-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for fall literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Increase reading fluency with these patriotic Veteran's Day-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for fall literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poetry Month Biography: Langston Hughes Reading Comprehension & Questions

Introduce your students to the captivating world of Langston Hughes with this engaging reading passage! In this resource, students will discover the life and legacy of Langston Hughes, a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance and a pioneer of African American literature.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Poetry Month Biography: William Shakespeare Reading Comprehension & Questions

Embark on a thrilling exploration of the timeless works and enduring legacy of William Shakespeare with this captivating reading passage! In this resource, students will delve into the life, plays, and poetic brilliance of Shakespeare, the iconic playwright whose words continue to shape literature and culture to this day.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Bundle April National Poetry Month Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions

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Poetry Month Biography: Pablo Neruda Reading Comprehension & Questions

Embark on a poetic journey through the captivating world of Pablo Neruda with this insightful reading passage! In this resource, students will unravel the life, love, and political activism of Neruda, a celebrated poet whose verses continue to inspire and resonate with readers across the globe.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Poetry Month Biography: Sylvia Plath Reading Comprehension & Questions

Welcome to our exciting Sylvia Plath Biography activity for Poetry Month! This resource is perfect for engaging students in learning about the life and work of Sylvia Plath, a renowned poet.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage about Sylvia Plath's life and poetry.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Poetry Month Biography: Elizabeth Barrett Reading Comprehension & Questions

Embark on a poetic odyssey through the remarkable life and works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning with this enlightening reading passage! In this resource, students will uncover the profound impact of Barrett Browning, a pioneering poet whose verses transcend time, inspiring generations with themes of love, freedom, and social consciousness.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Poetry Month Biography: Maya Angelou Reading Comprehension & Questions

Invite your students to discover the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Maya Angelou with this enlightening reading passage! In this resource, students will journey through the remarkable achievements of Angelou, an acclaimed author, poet, and civil rights activist whose words continue to inspire and resonate with readers worldwide.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Poetry Month Biography: William Blake Reading Comprehension & Questions

Embark on an enlightening journey into the imaginative world of William Blake with this captivating reading passage! In this resource, students will unravel the life, artistic vision, and enduring impact of Blake, a visionary poet, and artist whose works continue to inspire people.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Poetry Month Biography: Edgar Allan Poe Reading Comprehension & Questions

Immerse your students in the haunting tales and mesmerizing poetry of Edgar Allan Poe with this comprehensive reading passage! In this resource, students will unravel the enigmatic life and literary legacy of Poe, a renowned American writer celebrated for his chilling stories

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage about Sylvia Plath's life and poetry.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Poetry Month Biography: Robert Frost Reading Comprehension & Questions

Introduce your students to the enchanting world of Robert Frost with this engaging reading passage! In this resource, students will embark on a journey through the life and poetry of Robert Frost, one of America's most beloved poets known for his captivating portrayals of nature and the human experience.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Increase reading fluency with these Christmas-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for winter literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Bid a heartfelt farewell to the school year with this set of 3 End of Year Goodbye Poems. This set features personalized verses for students, parents, and volunteers, capturing gratitude and fond memories.

They are perfect for graduation ceremonies, the last week of school, or the final day, as a touching tribute from teachers to those who’ve made the year special.

Each poem is crafted to leave a lasting impression, ensuring that the end of the school journey is as memorable as the beginning.

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This is a 25-page resource for Spanish teachers, perfect for beginner learners or native speakers.

It includes:

• Five fall-themed short poems, each accompanied by a vocabulary sheet for students to cut and paste key vocabulary.
• The resource offers three differentiated versions of each poem:
  • a reading version for highlighting rhyming words,
  • a cloze activity for completing the poem with key terms, and
  • a tracing activity for practicing key vocabulary. Ideal for engaging young students in seasonal language learning.

Poems included:

• El árbol de manzanas
• La calabaza
• Las hojas
• El Día de Gracias
• El Día de Brujas

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➟ Themes include watermelons, suns, whales, lines, dots, geometric shapes, flowers, trees, four-leaf clovers, handprints, little kids, feathers, and much more!

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