Less than $5 2nd Grade Poetry Resources (by date, latest first)

Increase reading fluency and writing skills with these punctuation-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 literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poems Included

1. Exciting Exclamations!
2. Curious Questions
3. Perfect Periods
4. Clever Commas
5. quotation marks
6. Dot Dot Dot Ellipses
7. Amazing Apostrophes

Additional Features:

• Color and Black-and-White Versions for easy printing.
• Perfect for 1st and 2nd Grade Fluency Practice, Guided Reading, andLiteracy Center Activities.
• Help students improve reading fluency, comprehension, and expression while enjoying learning content.

Increase reading fluency with these President'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 Social Study literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poems Included

1. President's Day Heroes
2. President's Work
3. If I Were President

Additional Features:

• Color and Black-and-White Versions for easy printing.
• Perfect for 1st and 2nd Grade Fluency Practice, Guided Reading, Literacy Centers, or Social Studies Activities.
• Help students improve reading fluency, comprehension, and expression while enjoying learning content.

Increase reading fluency with these Chinese New Year- 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 or Chinese New Year literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poems Included

1. Lucky Red
2. The Dragon Parade
3. New Year's Wish

Additional Features:

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

Increase reading fluency with these Groundhog 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 winter or **Spring **and Groundhog Day literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poems Included

1. Groundhog Surprise
2. Groundhog Day
3. The Curious Groundhog

Additional Features:

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

Increase reading fluency with these Martin Luther King-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 and MLK literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poems Included

1. A Dream For All
2. Marching
3. Colors Of Us

Additional Features:

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

Increase reading fluency with these New Year's-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 and New Year's literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poems Included

1. On New Year's Eve
2. A Brand New Year
3. Fireworks

Additional Features:

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

Increase reading fluency with these After Winter Break-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!

Poems Included

1. Winter Memories
2. Back From Break
3. Winter's Break

Additional Features:

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

Is your child a budding wordsmith or just discovering the magic of language? Creative Kids Poetry is the ultimate creative playground designed to ignite young minds and cultivate a lifelong love for writing!

Here's how your child thrives with Creative Kids Poetry:

• Unleash Creativity: Our engaging and imaginative prompts become springboards for fantastical journeys and heartfelt expression. From silly rhymes to soaring metaphors, children delve into the boundless potential of words.
• Masterful Writing Skills: Through captivating activities with a focus on creativity and self-expression, young writers hone their craft naturally. They'll build strong vocabulary, sentence structure, and penmanship with every playful poem.
• Confidence Boost: A supportive and encouraging environment allows children to experiment and flourish without fear. As their skills blossom, so does their confidence – a valuable asset that extends far beyond the written word.
• Something for Every Young Poet: Whether your child is a seasoned wordsmith or a curious beginner, Creative Kids Poetry caters to all levels. We provide the tools and guidance to nurture every unique voice and unlock a world of creative possibilities.

Don't wait! Watch your child's writing take flight and witness the joy of self-expression unfold. Join Creative Kids Poetry today and empower your young poet!

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Increase reading fluency with these Winter-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!

Poems Included

1. Building a Snowman
2. Cozy Cocoa
3. Ice Skating

Additional Features:

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

Writing an Acrostic Poem can be a fun and interesting project for your students. Students can use their name, a season, holiday, or use someone else's name for a gift. This packet includes information to share with your students about what an acrostic poem is, the steps taken to write an acrostic poem, and why we write one.

Students will learn about the following before writing an acrostic poem - what an acrostic poem is, what makes up an acrostic poem is, what they can be about, how they are written, what makes up an acrostic poem, and a list of positive adjectives are also included in this product to help students if they are going to write an acrostic poem about themselves.

An example of three possible poem theme ideas, an acrostic poem example, a an acrostic poem brainstorming chart, and three acrostic 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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Writing a Biography Poem can be a fun and interesting project for your students. Students will learn what a biography poem is, why we write a biography poem, the 10 lines that make up a biography poem and what is included in each of those lines, and for lines 2-10, a chart is included that provides students with numerous examples or ideas that they can include on each line of the biography poem. Students will also learn what is included in a biography poem. An example of three possible biography poem theme ideas, a biography poem example, a biography poem brainstorming chart, and 2 biograph poem templates are included in this product.

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Enjoy this “Thankful” acrostic poem template for Thanksgiving this year! It is a fun and creative way to explore poetry and what students are thankful for during this season.

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This free Mother's Day resource provides you with instructions for teaching your students how to write a diamante poem. They can then write one for their mom or another special someone on fun "glitter paper."

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This is a informational newsletter AND research report about Maya Angelou as an African American Artist. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month or Women's History Month.

Information on...

- Early Life

- Career

- Interesting Facts

- Artistic Contributions

• Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
• Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Maya Angelou is pre-filled in on version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

"Research Report Template for Biographies"- Trifold - Maya Angelou Project!

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Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.

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-One that is blank and requires the student to write her name and draw her portrait (can be used for any person)

Key Features:

1. Structured Framework: This template provides a well-organized and structured framework for students to conduct research on a chosen individual's biography. It guides them through essential components such as background, early life, accomplishments, and more.
2. Versatility: Tailor the template to fit the unique needs of your curriculum. Whether your focus is historical figures, contemporary leaders, or cultural icons, this template is adaptable to a variety of subjects.
3. Encourages Independent Learning: Empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The blank spaces prompt students to conduct independent research, fostering a sense of curiosity and self-directed learning.
4. Develops Research Skills: Our template encourages students to utilize various research methods, including online resources, books, and interviews. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to hone their research skills and discern reliable information.
5. Promotes Presentation Skills: Beyond researching, students will practice organizing information coherently and presenting it in a well-structured report. This template lays the foundation for effective communication, a crucial skill in any academic or professional setting.

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1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Maya Angelou is pre-filled in on version of this template.
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• Engagement: Transform mundane research projects into exciting opportunities for self-discovery and exploration.
• Skill Development: Equip your students with essential research, organization, and presentation skills that will serve them well in their academic and professional journeys.

This is a newsletter about Maya Angelou as an African American Artist and a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month and Women's History Month.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
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Maya Angelou

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Introducing our captivating Body Biography Poster featuring the revered Maya Angelou! Embark on an inspiring collaborative journey through the life and achievements of this renowned poet, author, and civil rights activist with our meticulously crafted educational tool, perfect for celebrating Black History Month and beyond.

This collaborative poster provides a visually engaging exploration of Maya Angelou's extraordinary life, from her early struggles and triumphs to her profound impact on literature and social justice. Each poster sections is meticulously designed to capture different facets of Angelou's life and legacy, including her literary works, activism, and enduring influence as a voice for equality and empowerment.

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- Students will color and decorate their assigned poster sections, infusing them with creativity and personal expression.

- Options for both lined and unlined poster boxes
- Students can easily attach their poster sections to chart paper or poster board before assembling the final body biography poster.

Inspire curiosity, foster collaboration, and honor the enduring legacy of Maya Angelou with our captivating Body Biography Poster. An invaluable educational resource for classrooms, libraries, and beyond, it brings history to life in a dynamic and engaging format, empowering students to connect with and learn from one of the most influential figures in literature and civil rights during Black History Month and throughout the year.

Are you looking for an activity for Father's Day that sure to become a keepsake?

Try out our "All About My Dad" booklet, specially designed for Father's Day celebrations in the classroom! This engaging book is a perfect way for students to show their love and appreciation for their dads, grandpas, or father figures.

Here's what this booklet includes:
Front Cover Options:

1. Dad
2. Dada
3. Daddy
4. Father
5. Grandpa
6. Blank (customize with a personal touch!)

Inside Pages:

1. Front Cover: Personalize with the chosen version.
2. Early Life: Explore Dad's childhood and early memories.
3. "I Love Him Because" Page: Students express their feelings and reasons for loving their dads.
4. Interesting Facts: Discover fun and unique facts about Dad.
5. Likes and Dislikes Page: Share Dad's favorite things and what he doesn't like.
6. Acrostic Poetry Page: Create a heartfelt poem using Dad's name.

This booklet encourages creativity, reflection, and gratitude, making it a wonderful activity for students to celebrate Father's Day. It's a meaningful way to honor and strengthen the bond between students and their fathers.