Poetry lesson plans

An effective lesson plan for teaching imagery should include plenty of examples of poems. This list provides some great poems to use with middle or high school students.

Teaching poetry in upper elementary can be FUN... I promise! Over the years I've honed my poetry unit and my students love it! Take a peek at the best poetry resources for upper elementary including anchor charts, poems, lesson plans, and cross-curricular activities.

A poetry lesson plan perfect for introducing poetry to reluctant students. Check out more resources at mrspricewrites.com

Want to introduce your upper elementary students to poetry, but not sure where to start? Check out these 11 ideas that are a great way to celebrate National Poetry Month or teach poetry anytime to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. There are activity ideas for writing poetry, reading poetry, being inspired by nature, and more.

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 […]

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

Have you wondered what to use for Poetry Study or how to teach it?I love Poetry! I remember giggling at Shel Silverstein books and enjoying Robert Louis Stevenson, Christina Rosetti and Emily Dickinson when I was younger. I love being able to introduce poetry to my children in a natural, easy going way and it is easy to do when you make daily time for it. You can even create your own poetry unit studies teaching about the different types of poems and finding poems of that type and writing…

Are you teaching poetry to 4th-grade students? We have some awesome reading tips and free poetry resources to help you feel confident and prepared. Whether you're a newbie or a teaching veteran teaching 4th or 5th Grade, these practical reading activities will help you guide your students in analyzing poetry. Let's explore the different elements of poetry together, like imagery, meter, and rhyme, and see how they all come together to create a beautiful poem.

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

Reading poetry with your primary and intermediate students have never been so much fun! 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students all love this month long poem unit. Students will learn about how to read and comprehend a haiku, lymrick, rhyming, shape, ABC, acrostic, cinquain, autobiographical, ballad, ode, tanka, and more during this no prep unit. There are templates provided to write poems, as well as anchor charts, examples and models of poems and figurative language. Digital or in person…

Shel Silverstein Poetry Study and FREE Printables

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Shel Silverstein Poetry Study and FREE Printables & Poetry Analysis Pack (INSTANT DOWNLOAD) - Homeschool Giveaways

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...

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

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!)

How to Teach Poetry Analysis

When students get to the upper elementary grades, poetry units get more in-depth. We're talking reading comprehension and poetry analysis, with a lot of emphasis on author's choice of language… More

Try this fun, interactive craft with kids, perfect for celebrating Poetry Month in April and an fun introduction to one of the greatest children’s book authors, Shel Silverstein. Share your completed trees online with #ShelPoetTree!

I've put together 30 poetry activities for reading poetry, writing poems, and incorporating poetry into your other subjects and lesson plans.