• Answer to an Unasked Question

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    Answer to an Unasked Question

    Most poems are, on some level, the answer to a question that you might not have heard asked. In this poetry activity,…

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  • Acrostic Poems

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    Acrostic Poems

    In this computer activity, students review acrostic poems and compose their own poem on a PowerPoint slide. Then, they…

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    Nursery Rhyme Collection

    Thirteen of the most popular nursery rhymes are collected here.

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    Emily Dickinson -- Selected Poems -- Series One

    This selection of Emily Dickinson's poems gives students the opportunity to experience one of America's outstanding…

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    How to Read a Poem

    This student handout will help students to read, understand, evaluate, and write poetry.

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    Old South Meeting House

    Photo of the Old South Meeting House in Boston; Phillis Wheatley was a member of the congregation.

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  • Beowulf

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    Beowulf

    Beowulf is an epic poem written sometime around 900 A.D. and is well suited for students of all abilities. This…

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  • Literature & Math: Stories about Planets

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    Literature & Math: Stories about Planets

    After reading "The Planet of Mars" by Shel Silverstein and The Planets in Our Solar System by Franklyn M. Branley,…

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  • The Importance of Voice in Poetry

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    The Importance of Voice in Poetry

    Students match a short quote from the poetry book Button Up! with the article of clothing that "spoke" the verse. This…

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  • The Iliad Teacher's Guide

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    The Iliad Teacher's Guide

    An epic adventure poem from the beginning of Greek literature, The Iliad has long been attributed to the poet Homer,…

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  • Poetry Appreciation

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    Poetry Appreciation

    Explore the world of poetry during National Poetry Month with this collection of activities. Make a poetry pocket for…

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  • How to Write a Haiku

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    How to Write a Haiku

    Share these ten poetry tips for writing a good haiku with your students.

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  • Hey There, Stink Bug! Activity Guide

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    Hey There, Stink Bug! Activity Guide

    Poem activities, math problems, a word search, and an art activity are some of the fun resources in this printable…

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    Well Versed: A Guide to Teaching Poetry

    Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers tried and true techniques for bringing poetry into the lives of…

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    Harry Potter Haiku

    Students learn how to write a haiku using the Harry Potter book series as a prompt.

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  • Prose and Poetry Connection

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    Prose and Poetry Connection

    Teach your students how to write a narrative poem based on a prose realistic fiction selection using this detailed…

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  • March Wind Poetry Pack

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    March Wind Poetry Pack

    Students illustrate a poem wile predicting what will happen in each stanza.

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  • I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack

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    I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack

    Use this poem to teach students about interpreting metaphor and fantasy in poetry. I Dreamed I Was a Snowman is a great…

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    Ready to Rhyme with Hop on Pop

    Students will enjoy recognizing rhyming words in Hop on Pop with this fun game. This lesson plan for Dr. Seuss Day…

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  • If I Were in Charge of the World

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    If I Were in Charge of the World

    In this computer activity, students read and discuss a poem, imagining what the world would be like if they were in…

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  • ACTIVITIES

    Explore Poetry with Emily Dickinson

    Students will immerse themselves in the poems of Emily Dickinson by writing, researching, drawing, and more.

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  • REFERENCE

    Emily Dickinson -- Selected Poems -- Series Two

    This selection of Emily Dickinson's poems gives students the opportunity to experience one of America's outstanding…

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  • The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices from the Titanic Teachers' Guide

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    The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices from the Titanic Teachers' Guide

    The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices from the Titanic provides mentor texts for poetry with the content of…

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  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Teacher's Guide

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    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Teacher's Guide

    This printable teacher's guide for Sir Gawain and the Green Knight offers information and activities designed to spark…

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