2nd Grade Poetry Resources (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.

More Writing Activities

Guided Writing with Acorns

Guided Writing with Apples

Guided Writing with Bears

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

The Figurative Language Bundle comes with a variety of materials to teach students the wonders of figurative language. All Handouts are available in color and black and white. Each poster has a variety of fun pictures to connect the literary term to the meaning. The Figurative Language Bundle Includes: - 6 Figurative Language Posters-Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, Personification, Metaphor, Hyperbole, and Simile. (Posters in Color and Black and White) - 48 Figurative Language Task Cards. - 6 Figurative Language Task Card Mats. (Mats in Color and Black and White) - Kid Friendly Literary Terms Handout - 6 Figurative Language Foldable(s) (same foldable but with different figurative meanings on each). - Instructions Pages for each activity. I hope you love this product as much as my students and I do! Please remember to comment and rate after. Thank you! If you like this item please check out my Parts of Speech Posters Need Morning Work? Check out my September Morning Work

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!

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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

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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✨1st Grade Bundle✨

✨1st Grade Fall Bundle✨

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.

More Fluency Poems...

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

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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✨1st Grade Sight Word Bundle✨

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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!

St. Patrick's Day This download includes 14 printable activities to go along with St. Patrick's Day! Activities include: fill in the missing vowel St. Patrick's Day digraph sorts writing prompts St. Patrick's Day write the room pot of gold writing activity Please Rate and Comment to receive your TeachShare credits! 1st Grade Salt Life

Poetry Month Biography: Emily Dickinson Reading Comprehension & Questions

Embark on a fascinating journey into the mysterious world of Emily Dickinson with this reading passage! In this resource, students will uncover the life, poetry, and enduring influence of Dickinson, a talented poet whose works continue to captivate readers with their depth and beauty.

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

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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: 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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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: 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: 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: 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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This original poem/song (tune of Farmer in the Dell) informs readers of the earth’s relation with the sun and moon, how the sun and moon appear in the sky, and the different phases of the moon. Use some or use all of it to teach about the sky or just to practice fluency!