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Holiday Haiku: Creative Haiku about Christmas/Hanukkah: Printable Poetry Writing
By E•Fish•ient Teaching
This is a fun and easy activity for your classroom. Students will write two holiday Haikus. They can write about Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Winter, December, etc. The instructions tell them how to correctly write their own Haiku and then there are two examples. Students then will write 2 of their own Haikus.
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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 - World History - Poetry Writing Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Explore the history of the world 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 World History while honing their creative writing skills. With carefully curated historical prompts and a structured writing process, this activity offers a dynamic way to learn about various historical topics and craft expressive haikus.
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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!
Fire and Ice by Robert Frost - Text Analysis Writing Prompt, Text Based Evidence
By Write On with Jamie
Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost 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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Expository Writing Quiz
Expository Rubric
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Helpful Hints Writing Worksheet
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Poetry on Cultural Identity | Poems on Cultural Heritage, Hybridity, & Identity
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
This 45-page EDITABLE unit focuses on poems about cultural identity! The unit on promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor.
The thirteen poems are divided into two reading packets, with the first packet focusing cultural roots and affirming ancestors, and the second packet focusing on cultural hybridity. Each reading packet is followed by a classwork packet that contains a quiz on literary devices, discussion questions for some of the poems, quick writes, and a creative writing assignment. Finally, a third packet features an analytical writing assignment, sample student paper, and glossary of literary devices.
Here's a detailed account of what you'll find in this 45-page curriculum:
• Homework Packets with Poems: The two homework packets contain a total of 13 love poems by award-winning poets such as Elizabeth Acevedo, Maya Angelou, Sandra Cisneros, Lisa Parker, Nate Marshall, Clint Smith, and others. (15 pages)
• Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, sound devices, and syntactic devices. Many teachers already have a glossary of literary devices, but I'm providing this in case you need one. (2 pages)
• Literary Devices Quizzes: Open each class with a quiz of 10 questions to assess whether students can accurately identify the literary devices found in poems from the packet: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. Answer keys included. (4 pages).
• Discussion Questions: This unit features a list of discussion questions for three poems featured in the homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that each class discussion is focused and productive. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions lend themselves to a range of different pedagogical uses: 1) to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, 2) to prompt in-class writing, 3) to assign written reflections for homework, etc. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster deep thinking! Answer keys included. (15 pages)
• Quick Writes: The quick writes give students an opportunity to capture and refine the best ideas generated in the discussion. Quick writes can also help reticent students to gather their thoughts so they'll feel ready and eager to contribute. (3 pages)
• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on a poem of their choice. The assignment sheet contains detailed instructions for how to generate a formalist analysis of a poem (analyzing how the poem's formal features contribute to its meaning). This kind of formalist analysis is exactly what students are asked to generate on the AP Literature exam! Sample paper included. (3 pages)
This entire 45-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word *and* PDF. Because the Word doc is fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access all of the materials as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!
My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the resources contain rigorous content that will motivate students to engage in thought-provoking and productive discussions. Thank you for choosing “Rigorous Resources”!!
Happy teaching!
Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.
Links to all of the poetry units in this collection:
Poetry Unit #1: Sensory Imagery in Poetry
Poetry Unit #2: Figurative Language in Poetry
Poetry Unit #3: Love Poems
Poetry Unit #4: Ethical Dilemmas in Poetry
Poetry Unit #5: Family Dynamics in Poetry
Easter Poetry & Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Easter Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
Educational Benefits
Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:
Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Easter Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
By Beth Hammett
An interactive, engaging 15 slide PowerPoint that defines and illustrates irony. Includes definition, everyday, and real life examples with photos, novel excerpts, and music links. Includes three individual/small/whole group activites for comprehension check.
Imagery Anchor chart Figurative Language Posters Practice
By Dotty's Printables
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:
This resource is perfect for classroom displays, group activities, or individual study, making learning about imagery fun and accessible!
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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Great for kids, boys and girls
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You can print as many copies as you want.
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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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New Year's Acrostic Poem Goal Writing Printable Activity - Freebie
By KJ Inspired Resources
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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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.
Biography Poem Examples and Templates
By Sign with me TOD
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.
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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Shakespeare Bell Ringer Journal Prompts
By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features a set of 25 reader response journal prompts for use during your unit on Shakespeare. Each bell ringer is comprised of a Shakespearean quote from one of his plays or sonnets and a thoughtfully crafted question that encourages students to personally connect and appreciate the timelessness of his work. Prompts can be used as bell-ringers (most popular and mean the first 5 minutes of every class for more than a month are planned for you!), summarizers, stations, full class or small group discussion questions, for homework, task cards, sub plans, as a filler activity… the possibilities are endless!
Example of a prompt:
All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players… and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages” ~ As You Like It
What types of roles do you play in your own life? How do these roles differ and to what audience(s) are they played? Why do we find ourselves playing different roles for different people within our lives?
Enjoy using these bell ringers during your study of any Shakespearean play or any time throughout the year when you just need to hear a few wise words from the Bard!
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WOLE SOYINKA'S "TELEPHONE CONVERSATION" [Lesson Activities & Poem]
By Richard B Williams
This Wole Soyinka "Telephone Conversation" [Lesson Activities and Poem] product provides students a chance to experience what prejudice is and reflect. 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:
Wole Soyinka, or Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka, (born July 13, 1934, Abeokuta, Nigeria), is a Nigerian playwright and political activist who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986. He sometimes wrote of modern West Africa in a satirical style, but his serious intent and his belief in the evils inherent in the exercise of power were usually evident in his work as well.
This 10th - 12th grade canonized poem allows students to understand life, their community, and the need to reflect.
This Product Includes:
1. Who is Wole Soyinka? Written/Video Biography
2. The poem has 8 Discussion Questions
3. Soyinka Visual Poetry
4. Literary and Participation Chart [Blank & Printable]
5. Group Poem Presentations
6. On the Line
7. Soyinka, Poetry, Activism, and Me and much more
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Oxymoron Figurative Language Reference Handout FULLY EDITABLE
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you need examples of oxymorons for your students? Do you struggle to find lists to share with your students? Do you want to support your students in learning figurative language? Then download this Oxymoron Figurative Language Reference Handout FULLY EDITABLE! This editable list of over 40 oxymorons with definitions can be used as a handout or for your own worksheets. Perfect to put in a writing binder or at writing centers for students to have easy access. No more searching the internet to find the right examples. It's all right here!
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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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Poetry Analysis: TPCASTT w/ 'Road Not Taken': Notes, Analysis, and Short Answer
By Amanda Robinson
Teaching poetry using the TPCASTT strategy? Take your students through the process of poetry analysis using notes over TPCASTT and a poem to practice (Robert Frost's Road Not Taken)
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By E•Fish•ient Teaching
Have your students practice writing Haikus about some of their favorite jobs. They can choose a job or pick from a list of jobs. They then get to brainstorm and create their own Haikus about the job. A fun way to incorporate poetry and Haikus.
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