Poetry Lessons

Poetry is, let's be honest, not easy to teach at times. I feel it's the hardest genre to teach to my second graders. But it doesn't have to be something you dread to teach. And it doesn't have to be something your students dread either! Using engaging, funny poems while introducing the elements of poetry

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

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!)

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

Teaching poetry to 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade students can be difficult. Check out this list of 9 poetry activities for the upper elementary classroom. Teaching poetry vocabulary, using engaging lessons, and poetry comprehension questions will help your students understand the poetry genre. #poetry #teachingpoetry #poetryactivities

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

Teaching Poetry to Middle Schoolers I mean, how do you have more fun than THIS?! In all seriousness, it is my favorite unit by far. Here's why: 💗Poetry is more creative. 💗Writing poetry is personal; you get to know your students. 💗Poetry is a gateway into tough literary devices. Interested in making this enjoyable for your students and for yourself? Read more about poetry lessons and activities in my blog post, "Teaching Poetry to Middle Schoolers: Simple Methods"

Teaching poetry to kids in elementary school has never been easier! Use these four poetry skills to take your students' poetry writing to the next level.

Teach your students how to write an ode. This free poetry lesson for upper elementary and middle school students is really fun! Free printables are included!