Middle School Poetry Worksheets
Valentine's Day 3rd Grade Bundle: Math, Language Arts, Poetry, and More!
By E•Fish•ient Teaching
Elevate your Valentine's Day lesson plans with this Sweetheart Bundle. Add a little love and excitement into your classroom with Valentine's Day themed worksheets for your students! This bundle is packed with a variety of engaging activities, both math and languages arts. Each activity is designed to make the activity not only educational but also a delightful celebration of Valentine's Day. You can use this for the whole month of February. All of the worksheets are printable and ready to use. There are so many worksheets: Multiplication & Division, Addition & Subtraction, Time, Rounding, Poetry, Parts of Speech, Analogies, and MORE!
BUNDLE HIGHLIGHTS
Creative Poetry Activities: Have fun with poetry by learning about Haikus, acrostic poems, & Cinquains. Then create your own little poetry about Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day Themed Language Arts: Turn learning into play with some fun language arts practice. Have students identify verbs and nouns and challenge them to find more parts of speech. Brainstorm words in different categories to expand your vocabulary.
Love-Infused Math Practice: Practice multiplication and division through riddles. Embrace the spirit of love while adding and subtracting triple digit numbers, rounding, and figuring out elapsed time.
Although these worksheets may be LOVE themed, they can be used throughout the year.
18 Different Activities Included:
- Multiplication & Division Riddles
- Triple Digit Addition & Subtraction
- Elapsed Time
- Rounding to Nearest Hundred
- 2 Different Acrostic Poems
- Create your Own Haiku
- Create your Own Cinquain
- Parts of Speech (Verbs & Nouns with an extension for adverbs, adjectives, and conjunctions)
- Analogies Page
- Word Brainstorm for Different Categories
- Compound Words
Students will be in love & engaged with these fun worksheets. They are perfect for writing centers or math centers.
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Women's Poetry and Song Analysis
By Educate and Create
Students will do a close read of "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou and "All the Single Ladies" by Beyonce looking for the key ideas and details, as well as the themes of both pieces. Students will also be asked to compare and contrast both works. Comes complete with answer key.
ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN POETRY: Poems on Behaving Ethically & Morally | 3-Day Lesson
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
This 38-page EDITABLE poetry unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The 10 poems in this mini-unit all focus on different kinds of ethical dilemmas.
Because teenagers are genuinely intrigued by ethical dilemmas, these poems will set the stage for your class to have authentic discussions that inspire a whole new depth of reflection. The literary devices quizzes, discussion prompts, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!
Here are some highlights from this 38-page curriculum:
• Homework Packets with Poems about Ethical Dilemmas: The two homework packets contains a total of 10 poems by a diverse range of award-winning poets such as Robert Frost, William Stafford, Ada Limón, Jan Beatty, Ross Gay, and others. Every poem focuses on some kind of ethical dilemma. Because teenagers are genuinely intrigued by ethical dilemmas, these poems will set the stage for your class to have fascinating and profoundly productive discussions!! (10 pages)
• Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, stanzas, 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 your students can accurately identify the literary devices used in the poems from the nightly homework packets: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. The digital versions of the quizzes on Google Forms will grade every student's work and generate a list of their scores. Answer keys included. (4 pages).
• Discussion Questions: This bundle features a list of discussion questions for the first poem in each of two nightly homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that every class discussion starts on a productive foot. 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. (7 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 38-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! Finally, as a free bonus, I'm including links to digital copies of every document in user-friendly platforms like Google Docs and Google Forms.
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
Poetry Book | 7 Poem Patterns | Poem Writing Practice
By Inspired By MlG
Discover the world of poetic expression with this comprehensive guide to 7 popular poem patterns. Perfect for students and teachers, this book offers clear explanations, engaging examples, and practical exercises to help you master the art of writing poetry.
Key Features:
- In-depth exploration of Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Limerick, Diamante, Quatrain, and Clerihew poems.
- Step-by-step instructions for writing each poem pattern.
- Abundant examples to inspire creativity and understanding.
- Practical exercises to reinforce learning and build confidence.
- Engaging visuals to enhance comprehension and enjoyment.
Benefits for Students and Teachers:
- Improve literacy skills: Develop critical thinking, vocabulary, and writing abilities.
- Foster creativity: Explore self-expression and imagination through poetry.
- Build confidence: Gain a sense of accomplishment and pride in their writing.
- Enhance understanding: Deepen appreciation for the beauty and power of language.
- Inspire learning: Create a fun and engaging environment for students of all ages.
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St Patrick's Day Poetry & Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
St. Patrick's Day 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?
- Poetry Prompts: A variety of prompts that encourage students to explore poetry centered around the St. Patrick's Day theme.
- Creative Writing Prompts: Engaging and thought-provoking prompts that inspire students to write stories, personal narratives, and descriptive pieces.
- No Prep Needed: Ready-to-use prompts that can be easily integrated into your lesson plans, saving you valuable time.
Educational Benefits
- Enhances Writing Skills: Students practice and improve their writing skills through structured and creative exercises.
- Encourages Self-Expression: Prompts provide an outlet for students to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, fostering a sense of individuality and confidence.
- Stimulates Creativity: Diverse and imaginative prompts inspire students to think outside the box and explore new ways of writing.
- Engages and Motivates: The St. Patrick's Day theme and variety of prompts keep students engaged and excited about writing.
Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:
- Classroom Activities: Use as part of your regular writing curriculum, in writing centers, or as warm-up exercises.
- Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce classroom learning and encourage creative writing at home.
- Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice, early finishers, or as enrichment activities.
- Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's writing development.
Why Choose These Prompts?
Our St. Patrick's Day Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Gradersoffer 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.
Figurative Language Crossword Puzzle
By Beth Hammett
This individual or group crossword puzzle activity uses 12 terminologies and optional word bank, as well as word bank with definitions handout, that include: Simile The boy ran as fast as the wind. Sentence uses “like” or “as” to make comparisons. Metaphor The construction worker is a prince. An implied comparison between two unlike beings or objects. Alliteration Casey cackled confidently. The repetition of a single letter at the beginnings of words. Internal (Rhyme) Type of rhyme: The groom was soon doomed. Rhyme occurs inside the words of a sentence. Onomatopoeia Ring, ring…went the telephone. Sound words. Hyperbole I was so hungry I could eat an elephant. An exaggerated statement that has no literal meaning. Adjective The ragged, tattered coat. Vivid words that describe. Personification The flowers danced in the wind. Animals or inanimate objects take on qualities of humans. Synechdoche ABCs for Alphabet. Shortened forms of whole words. Adverb The two boys ran quickly. Tells when, where, or why and may end in –ly. Pun Sea captains don't like crew cuts. Deliberate use of words with multiple meanings that creates play on phrases. Oxymoron Long shorts or silent yell. Opposite words are combined to form phrases. Get students to interact with figurative language. Packet includes answer sheet with definitions. Fun introduction, test prep, or assessment for figurative language!
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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All In One Poetry Unit - Where You Read, Create, & Analyze Poetry
By YourTeachingDoc
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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Harlem by Langston Hughes Poetry Analysis Google Doc Distance Learning
By The Red-Haired Reader
This Google Classroom- ready worksheet asks students to analyze Hughes' famous poem "Harlem (What happens to a dream deferred?) " line-by-line. Perfect for distance learning! The doc includes 3 columns: the first contains the full text of the poem, the second poetry analysis questions, and the third is blank for students to write their answers. The questions address word choice, form and structure, tone, mood, author's purpose, sensory details, theme, and figurative vs. literal meaning. A suggested answer key is provided for your convenience!
Acrostic Poem Example and Templates
By Sign with me TOD
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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AVID Christmas | December Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills
By Teach Savvy Store
This AVID Christmas and December Early Finisher Packet is designed to engage students with no-prep activities that reinforce WICOR skills (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading). Perfect for keeping early finishers productive, it offers Christmas-themed worksheets and fun challenges. Ideal for 5th-12th graders, this packet is a great way to combine learning and seasonal fun!
By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features a bundle of all of our lesson plans, materials, and activities for Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem of a man spiraling into madness, "The Raven." Each product is thoughtfully crafted and allows students to think outside the box by delving deeply into the poem's themes, vocabulary, poetic devices, and figurative language. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. This activity bundle provides a week's worth of material to bring the poem to life!
Included in this Bundle:
The Raven Literature Guide: This resource features a comprehensive literature guide for use while reading Edgar Allan Poe's arguably most famous work, "The Raven." The packet provides an excellent basis for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition and encourages students to think critically about plot structure, literary elements, and figurative language within the poem. The wide range of activities in this guide will keep your students engaged as they contemplate the meaning of nevermore.
The Raven Socratic Seminar Lesson & Materials (also included within Literature Guide): Socratic Seminars are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class text. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, I have done the work for you! This packet includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding "The Raven."
The Raven ESCAPE ROOM: This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Escape Room for "The Raven." Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task (and it is!), but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. It is the perfect activity for Halloween or any day you want to shake it up with your students without sacrificing learning. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing of this game!
The Raven Figurative Language Challenge: This resource includes a meticulously-detailed lesson plan using warm-up, explanation, application, and synthesis, and a one-of-a-kind game that will get your students excited about identifying the copious amount of figurative language that pervades the poem. This is the perfect lesson plan for a Friday, on Halloween, or any time you need to amp up the energy in your classroom without sacrificing learning... and of course, it is Common Core aligned!
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Thankful Acrostic Poem Template FREEBIE!
By Abigail J McClellan
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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By Caramel Bear Classroom
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Valentine's Haiku: February Poetry Haiku: Ground Hog Day Haiku
By E•Fish•ient Teaching
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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HIGH SCHOOL POETRY UNIT | 3 Weeks of Lesson Plans | 60+ Poems in 12 Packets!
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
UPDATED FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR: Finally, a poetry unit designed for high-school English that teenagers genuinely love!! Your students' skills in close reading and literary analysis of poems will skyrocket....
The 3-week unit features 60+ canonical poems written by a diverse spectrum of English-speaking poets. The poems and accompanying lesson plans are organized into 12 thematic packets which can be used in sequence over two weeks. That's over 200 pages worth of editable poetry resources!
This unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The discussion questions, quick writes, literary device quizzes, and analytical writing assignments will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!
Here are some highlights from this editable 200-page curriculum:
• Homework Packets with Poems (5-6 Poems per Packet): The 12 homework packets contain a total of 71 poems by a diverse range of award-winning poets such as William Shakespeare, John Keats, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Sylvia Plath, Robert Hayden, Theodore Roethke, Maya Angelou, Audre Lorde, Mary Oliver, Gary Soto, Li-Young Lee, Ada Limón, Elizabeth Acevedo, and others. The poems are collected into ten reading packets that focus on prominent literary devices and themes: 1) poems using sensory imagery, 2) poems using figurative language, 3) love poems, 4) poems on ethical dilemmas, 5) poems on complex parent-child dynamics, and 6) poems on cultural identity. Because teenagers have a lot to say about these themes, the poems will set the stage for your class to have fascinating and profoundly productive discussions!! (75 pages)
• Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, stanzas, 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: A total of ten quizzes, each with 10 questions about a wide range of literary devices: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. Open each class with a quiz to assess whether your students can accurately identify the literary devices used in the poems from the homework packets. Answer keys included. (24 pages).
• Discussion Questions: This bundle features a list of discussion questions for the first poem in each of the homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that every class discussion starts on a productive foot. 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. (60 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. (24 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. (15 pages)
This entire resource packet will come to you in two separate formats: Word docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are 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 PDF documents — which are 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.
Should you prefer to purchase the poetry units individually, here are links to the five poetry units:
Poetry Unit #1: Sensory Imagery in Poetry
Poetry Unit #2: Figurative Language in Poetry
Poetry Unit #3: Love Poems
Poetry Unit #4: Poems on Ethical Dilemmas
Poetry Unit #5: Poems on Family Relationships
Poetry Unit #6: Poems on Cultural Identity
Unlock Your Creativity: Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle for Writers!
By Inspired By MlG
Struggling to turn those creative ideas into captivating stories? The Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle is your key to unlocking your potential and becoming a confident, well-rounded writer!
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- Craft imaginative stories: Learn the secrets of engaging storytelling techniques that will hook your readers from the very first sentence.
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No matter your experience level, this bundle is designed to empower you on your writing journey.
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- Proven techniques to ignite your imagination and overcome writer's block.
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Thanksgiving Poetry & Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Thanksgiving 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?
- Poetry Prompts: A variety of prompts that encourage students to explore poetry centered around the Thanksgiving theme.
- Creative Writing Prompts: Engaging and thought-provoking prompts that inspire students to write stories, personal narratives, and descriptive pieces.
- No Prep Needed: Ready-to-use prompts that can be easily integrated into your lesson plans, saving you valuable time.
Educational Benefits
- Enhances Writing Skills: Students practice and improve their writing skills through structured and creative exercises.
- Encourages Self-Expression: Prompts provide an outlet for students to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, fostering a sense of individuality and confidence.
- Stimulates Creativity: Diverse and imaginative prompts inspire students to think outside the box and explore new ways of writing.
- Engages and Motivates: The Thanksgiving theme and variety of prompts keep students engaged and excited about writing.
Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:
- Classroom Activities: Use as part of your regular writing curriculum, in writing centers, or as warm-up exercises.
- Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce classroom learning and encourage creative writing at home.
- Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice, early finishers, or as enrichment activities.
- Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's writing development.
Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Thanksgiving 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.
Poet Series - 20 Poet Bundle - 4 Paragraph reading / 4 Questions Biography
By Quick Assignment Central
This comprehensive set offers 20 individual assignments, each providing 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, approachable, and adaptable, making it suitable for a wide range of learners across different grade levels or with varying reading abilities.
Each assignment includes four thoughtful questions designed to encourage students to think critically about the poet’s work and lasting impact. Whether used in an ESOL classroom or for general education, these assignments support the development of reading and comprehension skills while fostering a deeper appreciation for poetry. Perfect for building a love of literature in your students!
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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