5th Grade Poetry Resources

A perfect Valentine's Day or Ground Hog Day poetry activity. You can use this anytime in February! Students will be given direction on how to write a Haiku with the proper syllables. Then they will read two examples and write their own Haiku. They can write about anything that reminds them of February: Ground Hog Day, Valentine's Day, winter, etc. This is great for a writing center or just for a fun creative writing activity as a whole class.

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Students love Kwame Alexander's verse novel The Crossover, and I love the rigor of these power worksheets! His novel is organized into sections just like a basketball game including:

• Warm-up free download here!
• First quarter
• Second quarter
• Third quarter
• Fourth quarter
• Overtime

This resource covers all of the poems in the First Quarter section; with each poem accompanying two pages of guided practice with middle school ELA standards including:

• Vocabulary and dictionary practice
• Inferencing
• Identifying figurative language 
• Making text-to-self connections
• compare and contrast characters
• Identifying Imagery
• Text structure
• Analyzing point of view

Did you know The Crossover is coming to Disney+? The novel is set to release a miniseries in 2023! If your class loves this text, check out my other resources:

• The Crossover Warm Up Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT (TeachShare.com)
• The Crossover First Quarter Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT (TeachShare.com)
• The Crossover Basketball Rules Motivational and Plot Posters PNG/PDF (TeachShare.com)

Looking for a thought-provoking, creative activity to pair with your Wonder novel study? This acrostic poem and "Design Your Own Choose Kindness Shirt" art activity are just what you need to inspire your students while reinforcing themes of kindness, empathy, and self-expression!

Recommended for grades 5-8.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✨ Acrostic Poem Template: Students use their names to craft thoughtful poems inspired by the story and its powerful message. It’s perfect for encouraging critical thinking and creativity.

✨ Kindness T-Shirt Design Activity: Have your students imagine they’re creating their own “kindness campaign” by designing a T-shirt with a positive message or a powerful quote from the book. This hands-on activity promotes individuality, self-expression, and classroom collaboration.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

✔️ No Prep, Easy to Use – Just print and go!

✔️ Aligned with SEL Themes – Focus on empathy, respect, and inclusivity.

✔️ Fun and Flexible – Use as a quick activity, a station in your classroom, or as part of a larger unit on Wonder.

✨ BONUS: These activities also make a great bulletin board display to celebrate your students’ creativity and showcase the lessons learned from Wonder.

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Check out my comprehensive Wonder Novel Study with over 100 pages of engaging activities that dive deeper into character analysis, themes, literary devices, and much more. It’s packed with tools to inspire rich discussions and critical thinking—all aligned to standards and designed for grades 5-8.

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This is a science non-fiction text about rainbows written with upper elementary students in mind. It is paired with the tie-dyed milk experiment (which in this case you can call it the "make a rainbow experiment)." There is a follow-up poetry activity as well as a graphic organizer for students to use after the reading. There are directions and recording sheets for the experiment.

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A Powerpoint which provides a brief overview of rhythm and rhyme scheme using poetry. I've used this as an introduction to poetry and pair this up with a poem in which students must find the rhyme scheme. It can be used with any poem.

Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Frankenstein Makes A Sandwich , by Adam Rex. (Book not included.)

This 40-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

40 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 16 Comprehension short-answer & creative writing questions 

3. continued

4. continued

5. * * * answer sheets

6. * * * continued

7. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2023)

8. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

9. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to Make a Sandwich

10. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (NEW 2023)

11. 20-Word Search page

12. 10 Word Scramble page

13. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

14. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

15. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

16. * * * ABC Order Answer Sheet

17. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables (NEW 2023)

18. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

19. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

20. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last (NEW 2023)

21. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

22. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

23. Design & Detail illustrating page : ….

24. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

25. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

26. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like (NEW 2023)

27. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Frank Vs Drac

28. Writing Prompt : with ghost-shaped lined paper : A Monster Poem

29. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

30. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

31. Acrostic Poem : MONSTER

32. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From CREATURES (NEW 2023)

33. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

34. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

35. * * * Math : answer sheet

36. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos (NEW 2023)

37. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

38. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph (NEW 2023)

39. Label a Witch : 8 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included. (NEW 2023)

40. Lebel That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words (NEW 2023)

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Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository / informative essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.

All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their informative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing expository writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Citing Text Evidence Expository / Informative writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Expository Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Expository Writing Quiz

Expository Rubric

Expository Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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Elementary Text Evidence Writing Prompts:

• Text Based Analysis Writing Prompts

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Make Halloween exciting and engaging with this Halloween Riddles Task Cards & Scavenger Hunt! This fun and interactive halloween activity is perfect for Year 3-6 students, encouraging teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt Product Features:

• 8 Riddle Task Cards: Each card features a unique Halloween riddles designed to challenge and entertain students.
• Group Activity: Students work in small groups to solve each riddle, promoting collaboration and communication.
• Scavenger Hunt Format: Solving the Halloween riddles leads students through an exciting scavenger hunt around the classroom or school, adding an element of adventure and discovery.
• Easy to Use: Simply print and cut out the task cards, distribute them to student groups, and let the fun begin!
• Versatile: Perfect for Halloween week, team building exercises, or any time you want to add a bit of fun to your classroom routine.

How It Works:

1. Divide Students into Groups: Create small groups to foster teamwork. This could be a great opportunity when heading back to school for students to work with someone they don't know.
2. Distribute Task Cards: Display the cards around the room for students to find.
3. Solve the Halloween themed Riddles: Groups work together to figure out the answers to each riddle.
4. Scavenger Hunt: Each solved riddle means they can move on to the next back to school riddles! The first team to find and answer all the riddles is the winner!

Benefits:

• Engages Students: Keeps students motivated and excited to learn during Halloween week!
• Develops Skills: Enhances problem solving abilities, critical thinking, and cooperative learning.

Kick off Halloween with an activity that combines fun and learning! Halloween Riddles Task Cards & Scavenger Hunt will make your classroom a place of laughter, teamwork, and intellectual growth.

Looking for more Halloween resources? Check out these! Perfect for Halloween literacy centres!

Halloween Readers Theatre

Halloween Descriptive Writing

Halloween Activities Book

Halloween Writing Prompts

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CKLA follows the Science of Reading. Many schools are moving to the Science of Reading and adopting curricula like CKLA however not purchasing printable resources. I have found myself in the same spot. As I work through this curriculum I am making resources to help other teachers navigate CKLA and what they need in their classrooms to be successful. Make sure to follow me to get notified when I add additional units.

Having a focus board in your classroom is an instructional tool that enhances organization, communication, and clarity in the learning process. It helps students stay on track, engage with the curriculum, and work toward achieving specific learning objectives. This PowerPoint is editable and you can edit it to your needs.

How to use:
Print out posters and laminate. Print the cards on colored card stock and laminate. Attach velcro to cards and posters and swap them out as you move through the units!

What's included:

• 4 posters – Vocabulary, Poems we are reading, Poems we are writing, and Literary terms.

• Vocabulary Words for all lessons

• All poems that are read in the lessons.

• All poem types that students will write in the lessons.

• Literary terms discussed for all lessons.

• Blank Templates.

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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

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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Have fun teaching Hyperboles with this twelve pdfs that defines, illustrates, and explains the concept. Includes: Individual/whole group activities (students illustrate or make videos) Definition Examples Media links with fun Youtubes Images for use with inferencing skills and more... Easy to follow and understand. Engaging and fun way to learn and use hyperboles.

This Imagery Anchor Chart resource is designed to help students understand and identify different types of figurative language in literature. Each type of imagery is presented on a separate page for clarity, making it perfect for grades 5–12.

Features:

• Individual Pages for Each Type: Clear, dedicated pages for visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory, and olfactory imagery.
• Definitions and Descriptions: Simple, easy-to-understand definitions that explain each type of imagery.
• Examples: Engaging examples for each type to illustrate how imagery enhances writing.
• Friendly Design: Bright and inviting layout that captures students' attention.

This resource is perfect for classroom displays, group activities, or individual study, making learning about imagery fun and accessible!

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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Avez-vous du mal à savoir par où commencer ? Où finir ? Avez-vous de la difficulté à enseigner de plus petits morceaux afin que vos élèves sachent ce qu'on attend d'eux, afin qu'ils puissent écrire efficacement et en toute confiance ? C'est votre première année d'enseignement et vous aimez voir un modèle ou un exemple pour vous guider dans les années à venir ? Cherchez vous des critères de réussite et des modèles - Avez-vous honnêtement du mal à faire la différence, vous-même, entre les différents genres que vos élèves sont censés produire ? Cherchez pas plus loin! J'ai fait le travail pour que vous puissiez enseigner avec confiance et pour que vos élèves performent avec confiance.

Mes études de genre vous donneront suffisamment de contenu enseignable, d'activités imprimables, d'invitations de discussion et d'opportunités d'écriture guidée pour écrire avec facilité et confiance. Chacun de mes ensembles de genres commence par un contenu enseignable et des minis-leçons et réflexions intégrées pour que vos élèves partagent, participent et collaborent avec leurs pairs. Si vous n'êtes pas à l'aise avec l'enseignement des genres, c'est le produit qu'il vous faut. JE guide vos cours, VOUS le facilitez en personne.

Mes produits sont FAITS avec vos grands enfants et adolescents à l'esprit. Vous ne trouverez pas de dessins animés enfantins, de polices difficiles à lire et exagérées et vous ne trouverez pas de mots croisés et d'espace perdu. Je prends le temps de m'assurer que mes produits sont attrayants pour un groupe d'élèves plus âgés, mais toujours attrayants, engageants et à leur niveau. Ils sont créés pour les élèves de la 4e à la 8e année en milieu Immersion ou Français langue première.

Cette étude de genre fait partie d'un ensemble grandissant, que vous pouvez trouver ici.

Ce document étudie en profondeur la poésie et l'expression poétique.

Voici ce que vous pouvez attendre de cette ressource :

• Diapositives d'enseignement (73 pages)

• Définissons ensemble ce qu'est la poésie et les poètes

• Explication sur les schémas de rimes, les strophes, les vers, les syllabes

• Explication sur les dispositifs littéraires et les figures de style (comparaisons, métaphores, onomatopées)

• Discussion sur le thème

• Minis-poèmes modèles

• Invitations + discussions

• Activités sur la différenciation des trois schémas de rimes

• Activités sur la différenciation des métaphores des comparaisons

• Jeu kinesthésique sur les syllabes

• Explication des haïkus et acrostiches

• Poème décortiqué!

• Activités sur la planification + organisation des idées

• Un poème guidé - sa création, sa révision, son amélioration étape par étape comme texte modèle

• Étapes d'amélioration et de révision.

• Carnet d'élève (37 pages)

• Rendre un texte poétique

• Réfléchir pour écrire de la poésie (7 activités réflexives personnelles pour encourager une pensée poétique et générer des idées créatives).

• Sois dans la zone

• La musique et les figures de style

• Haïku (2 activités)

• Quintain

• Diamante (3 activités)

• Poème biographique (2 activités)

• Tanka

• Acrostiche (2 activités)

• Poème allitératif

• Le poème-pensée

• Investigation des mots (un mini-dictionnaire du vocabulaire de la poésie)

• Mon poème tout garni

• Projet final: Mon anthologie

• Détails du projet

• Critères de réussite

• Activité de pré-écriture

• Brouillons + listes de vérification (x4)

• Évaluation par les pairs

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In this All-In-One Poetry Unit, students will explore the world of poetry and discover the beauty of expression through reading, writing, and learning. They will develop their skills in identifying different types of poetry and learn key terms related to poetry. With practice, students will master common poetry terms and create their unique poems. This unit is sure to inspire a love for poetry in students and foster a sense of creativity and imagination.

✏ What's Included:

* 51-slide PowerPoint with Poetry Terms, Types of Poetry, and Poetry Examples

* 6 Guided Practice slides embedded into the PPT at key intervals

* 5 Independent Practice slides embedded into the PPT after the Guided Practice

* 1 Interactive Kahoots game code (20-question review)

* 1 Crossword Puzzle focusing on Key Poetry Terms and Types (with Answer Key)

* 1 Quiz/Test over Poetry Types and Terms

* 1 Poetry Poster for your Classroom

This resource is suitable for traditional classroom settings as well as for ELL/ESOL teachers and special education teachers, making it a versatile and inclusive addition to any teaching program. These make a great homeschool addition to your poetry unit!

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Ring in the new year with this NO PREP acrostic poem goal writing activity! Students can choose their favorite words and write their own acrostic poem on the printable template while spelling out the words HAPPY NEW YEAR. Enjoy as morning work, center activity, brain break, or for your New Year's Party!

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Directions:

• Print the template in color or black and white
• students write a word or phrase to describe what they hope the new year will bring for them or what goals they have for the new year
• In an acrostic poem, each line starts with a capital letter that spells out the poem's theme vertically
• Acrostic poems don't need to rhyme, but all the other poetic devices like alliteration, similes, and rhythm are often used to create an effect on the reader

What's included?

• 1 "Happy New Year" acrostic poem template in Color
• 1 "Happy New Year" acrostic poem template in Black and White

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Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ for Women's History Month?

These are your guide to teaching about influential Female Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project for Women's History Month! Designed especially for elementary school students, these kid-friendly biographical research newsletters bring you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about female changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage. Perfect for close reading!

This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-

- Misty Copeland

- Ruby Bridges

- Dr. Jane Goodall

- Maya Angelou

- Wangari Maathai

- Serena Williams

- Ruth Bader Ginsburg

- Harriet Tubman

- Simone Biles

- Mae Jemison

- Billie Holiday

- Dr. Jane Goodall

- Sonia Sotomayor

- Malala Yousafazi

- Frida Kahlo

- Rosa Parks

- Amelia Earhart

- Ellen Ochoa

-Dolores Huerta

-Frida Kahlo

...and many more to come

Do your students need help writing their Shape poems? Then check out this Shape Poetry Writing Pack! It's the perfect set of templates for kids to plan, draft and publish their Shape poems. This pack comes with a matching planning template with a brainstorm, a drafting template with lines and three publishing templates appropriate for Shape poetry!

FEATURES

✏️ Shape Poetry Writing Planning Template

✏️ Shape Poetry Writing Drafting Template

✏️ 3 Shape Poetry Writing Publishing Templates

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Looking for fun activities for the first days or week back to school? This Metaphor Poetry ELA Project is a fun, no-prep project your students will LOVE! It can be completed after state testing or as part of end of the year activities and will be a hit! Perfect for middle school or high school. Students will not only write a poem utilizing an extended metaphor,but they will also get creative in order to present the poem visually for a bulletin board display.

**CHECK OUT THE VIDEO PREVIEW ABOVE!

This is an activity I use in my classroom every year toward the end of the year and I know your students will love it! Although writing poetry can be daunting, this project is highly structured, forcing students to adhere to the parameters and the result is unique and guaranteed to impress once completed.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 26 Slide PDF with a step-by-step process of writing a Metaphor Poem

• Printable Pre-Writing Organizer

• Printable Poem Writing Template

• 2 Printable Bulletin Board Banners for Display - color and black & white

STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE

Completed with a partner, students will analyze how writers use metaphors in poetry by looking at examples. The PDF provides multiple examples to guide students. They will then read and analyze a mentor poem and utilize the same structure to write their poem. They will love creating their poems and watching their ideas come to life! This well-organized activity allows students to effortlessly become poets, while thinking about concise and precise word choice, counting syllables to create rhythm, getting exposure to high-quality examples, and learning something new! This project should take about 2 weeks, from start to finish and is perfect for display.

***Optional Competitive Element:
I always choose Finalistsbased on poem structure, meaning and how they visualized their metaphor. I then ask another teacher to select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. And of course, the winners get a prize!

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