Poetry lesson

This article will guide you through using our elementary 3rd grade poetry worksheets – which include a variety of poems, worksheets, and poetry activities

Engage your students in poetry by introducing poetry elements using these fun, unique poems and activities!

Teaching poetry is so much fun and so easy to do when you have the necessary tools! I remember my first year teaching fourth grade, our writing curriculum had nothing for teaching poetry. Luckily, I have always loved to write, especially poems, so I developed my own Poetry Unit. It was incredible to see even […]

I like to spend a couple weeks each year teaching my students about poetry. We do a number of fun activities in addition to reading and wr...

Tips and activities for how to teach poetry in upper elementary. Includes National Poetry Month activities, links to lesson plans, and more.

Analyzing poetry is a skill all our students need to develop. While students are required to investigate poems often, poetry analysis is still something that many students struggle with. That's why I'm a big fan of practice! I love to give students lots of opportunities to closely read and analyze poetry. (And I've put together a FREE one-pager that students can use with any poem!)

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Back in April, during National Poetry Month, I was getting ready to start a poetry unit with my 3rd grade students, and we inadvertently created the most wonderful poetry anchor chart ever! We like to call it our “Poet-Tree”! Here’s what happened… I started out asking my 3rd graders, “What is Poetry?” to get some... Read more

By Christina L Grades 2-5 This poetry unit contains instructions, templates, worksheets and topic ideas for creating ...

Elements of poetry anchor charts

Are you a fan of The Giving Tree? Use these free worksheets & poetry study printables to use alongside Shel Silverstein Poems.

I believe in the power of poetry, which gives me reasons to look ahead and identify a glint of light. Mahmoud Darwish Poetry Workshop is one of my very favorite things to do with students. I’ve laid

A collection of different poetry lessons, activities, and projects, plus a TDA essay, digital escape room, and final test!

Teaching poetry? Avoid the groans from your students by making the process a little more fun for them. Room 213 has strategies and free activities that you can use to get your students interested in (and less afraid of) poetry. #poetrylessons #middleschoolela #highschoolenglish #teachingpoetry #figurativelanguage

10-minute poetry mini lessons! Teach poetry with confidence. Poetry analysis and writing activities. Year long product or poetry unit. Great for upper elementary grades, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade and 6th grade From The Owl Spot

I admit, I have never been one to go all out for National Poetry Month in April. I enjoy reading poems with my class and poetry books definitely get their rotation in my monthly book display, but poetry projects or multi-day lessons never seem to fit in. First of all, April is peak testing season

Analyzing poetry is a skill all our students need to develop. While students are required to investigate poems often, poetry analysis is s...

Poetry Analysis for BIG KIDS-how to engage your upper elementary to middle school students' love of poetry through thoughtful and meaningful poetry analysis instruction.

Find elements of poetry during poetry month! Become a poetry detective and analyze poetry techniques in upper elementary classrooms.