Poetry Resources

This is a collaborative board that provides creative ideas on teaching and incorporating poetry in the classroom. You may add one pin to this board per day - no repeats, please. In order to contribute to this board, please e-mail me at leslie@storytrekker.com.
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Action-based activities for poetry
Introduce your students to the fun of poetry through three action packed activities. This resource includes instructions and hand-outs for three poetry-related activities. These are stand-alone activities but could also be a part of a larger poetry unit.
Poetry Task Cards - Play with Your Words Edition
In this resource for middle grade kids, teachers will find a variety of engaging tasks centered around poetry and the use of language. Fun and interactive methods allow kids to explore poetry in a unique way. These materials provide over 18 activities; the versatility of these task cards is amazing.
Poetry Templates for Middle Grades
Help students create original poetry with these three writing templates. This resource also includes an editing checklist that walks students through the refining process. Perfect as stand-alone activities or as a part of a larger poetry unit. Designed for middle grade students.
Free Editing Checklist for Middle Grade Poetry
Get your students revising and editing with this easy-to-use checklist for poetry. Six items cover everything from punctuation to figurative language. Perfect for individuals or partners to use.
Poetry Task Cards - Play with Your Words Edition
Poetry Task Cards - Play with Your Words Edition
A-Z Poetry Task Cards
Poetic forms from A-Z (yes, even Q and X!) so that your students can explore and experiment with writing poetry. Simple enough to use in centers, assign for homework, use as a response to reading (fiction or nonfiction), or present as a "poem of the day," this resource will be one to use over and over.
Pinwheel Poem - Free Poetry Lesson and Activity
April is National Poetry Month and what better way to celebrate than with a FREE poetry activity! This Pinwheel Poetry lesson plan comes complete with instructions, planning worksheets for the class, step by step instructions for assembling, and the pinwheel template. Extra tip: use color paper to let the kids create their own special pinwheel.
WITH MY HANDS: POEMS ABOUT MAKING THINGS, a poetic picture book fostering play & open imaginatio
This creative, poetry-filled picture book, written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, is the perfect resource educators & librarians will love. WITH MY HANDS: POEMS ABOUT MAKING THINGS is both engaging & entertaining, filled with ideas to inspire STEAM-related art activities & experiences. Free educator resources available at amyludwigvanderwater.com. | technology | crafts | creative thinking | critical thinking |
Performance Poetry Kit
Performance poetry is a great way to hook your middle and high school ELA students on poetry. Whether you choose to do an open mic, a poetry slam, a poetry jam, or a Poetry Out Loud Event, these materials will help you teach your students about performance poetry in an engaging and interesting way. #poetryactivities #performancepoetry