Elementary poetry literature circles for Microsoft Word

Guided Reading Plans- The Giraffe, and the Pelly and Me

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This is a guided reading lesson plan for the book The Giraffe, and the Pelly and Me. It contains four days worth of lessons which include comprehension questions, vocabulary, extensions, reflection questions, and fluency/running record check. This is a level P book.

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Lesson

Poetry Point of View Guide Lesson Plan-Shel Silverstein & Kenn Nesbitt

Created by

Glitter and Lesson Planning

This lesson plan includes detailed instruction for the teacher on how to use the poetry point of view guide in the classroom. The poetry point of view guide explores the children poets: Shel Silverstein & Kenn Nesbitt. It focuses on looking closely at Shel Silverstein's Messy Room & Rain, and Kenn Nesbitt's My Smartphone Isn't Smart & I Tried to Do My Homework. The poetry point of view guide takes students away from traditional comprehension questions and allows them to put the

Subjects:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Lesson

Poetry Packet for 2nd and 3rd Grade, Includes Common Core Exemplar Poems

Created by

Anniebananie

Compilation of 70+ poems with directions at the top of each.I use these poems in an independent Poetry Center during Literacy Centers. You could use these for whole group or small group instructions. Poetry is fantastic for fluency and vocabulary. Each poem has a set of directions at the top for the student to follow.Example:Name: __________________________________ Date: _____________________1. Write your full name and the date.2. Read the poem aloud 2 times.3. Number each stanza on the left.4.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Poetry

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Centers

Journaling & Creative Writing: 101 Prompts & Sentence Starters for Daily Writing

Created by

ms teachershelper

Journaling and/or Creative Writing should be a daily activity for all students whether it be for educational reasons or therapeutic output. We have 101 topics and sentence starters that you can use...categories surrounding: personal reflection, creativity & imagination, friendship & relationships, school & learning, future aspirations, inspirational quotes, seasonal & holiday prompts, science & nature, history & culture, social issues & ethics, technology & the fu

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

Moonrise Lane: Halloween Short Stories with Poems, and Coloring Pages.

Created by

Saguaro Mojo

Each story, carefully crafted, opens a door to a different Halloween mystery. Venture into haunted houses where the walls echo with whispers of the past, walk the enigmatic paths where the veil between worlds is thinnest, and meet mystical beings from restless spirits to enchanted creatures, each weaving a spell that pulls you deeper into the narrative.Complementing these haunting tales is a series of poems – verses that dance to the silent tunes of the Halloween night, echoing the mysteries unv

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Poetry

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.5

, W.4.4

, CCRA.L.3

Novel in Verse Assignment (Differentiated)

Created by

Erin Bunton

After studying figurative language, we always move into studying novels that are written in verse. It really has become more popular in the last couple of years, especially with Kwame Alexander getting the boys involved with his books. In this packet you will find: Three leveled assignments. (I, II, II) Level I- Students who read/perform far below grade level. (3rd-4th) Level II- Students who read below/on grade level. (5th-6th) Level III- Students who read on or above grade level. (6th+) I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

Skeleton Talk Poem: Rhyming Poem About Bones

Created by

Notoriously Nerdy in Second

This poem is a freebie and positive feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much! This poem is a rhyming poem designed to provide short facts about bones while building fluency. Kids love poetry and learning about new things using a variety of tools. I use poems during our literacy and apple academic centers. I also made a large one on chart paper for students to read and practice. I hope you enjoy this fun poem, perfect to use during the fall or nutrition/bones unit.

Subjects:

Anatomy, English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back Poetry Packet

Created by

Elementary Enthusiast

This poetry packet was created to go along with Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back by Joseph Bruchac. Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back is a recommended text for Module 1A, Grade 4 ELA on EngageNY.org. Students will be able to meet many of the CCSS while learning more about the history of Native Americans and poetry. This can be printed out as a poetry packet for each student or handed out daily, as you study each of the thirteen moon poems in the book. After studying each poem, students are asked

Subjects:

Astronomy, Native Americans, Poetry

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.5

...

After holiday poem SERIOUSLY, SANTA?

Created by

Deborah Williams

This 220 word after the holidays poem is written as a letter to Santa, who delivered a reindeer! "Seriously, Santa? A reindeer? Really? Gee! First he ate the ornaments and then he ate the tree!" He has to go...or does he?

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading, The New Year

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Handouts, Literature Circles

After the holidays--TRASHING THROUGH THE SNOW, a fun poem/song

Created by

Deborah Williams

TRASHING THROUGH THE SNOW is a fun poem that can be sung to the tune of Jingle Bells. It looks at the past holiday through the eyes of a garbage man, who looks at all the waste and wishes people knew "that things don't bring you happiness but times together do."

Subjects:

Poetry, The New Year, Vocal Music

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles

"Mirror" Poem by Sylvia Plath Worksheet Modified for Struggling Readers

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English Language Arts Instructional Support

Expose your struggling readers to a modified version of Sylvia Plath's poem "Mirror"ANSWER KEY INCLUDED Directions for this worksheet are as followed:1. Fill out the Figurative Language Support Chart – use notes to find answers 2. Review Vocabulary support chart 3. Read the poem “Mirror” by Sylvia Plath4. Write Plath’s text in your own words5. Annotate for Figurative Language6. Repeat until all sections of the poem are done 7. Answer Post-reading questions FLESH-KINCAID READING LEVEL 4.5

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

Packet of 10 social justice-related poems for children

Created by

Kristy's Corner

I designed this packet with the goal of exposing students to both poetry & history. Each poem is related to a different social justice issue. Some of the poets within include Maya Angelou, J. Patrick Lewis and Rupi Kaur. This packet could make a great supplement to a few month's worth of social justice studies or could serve as a packet for literature circles & discussion.

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Poetry

Grades:

3rd - 7th, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

Beowulf Guide for Middle Grades

Created by

7 Lamms

This guide will accompany any unit on Beowulf for students in grade 5-8. The guide follows the story written by Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Michael Foreman, Candlewick Press. Morpurgo's retelling is perfect for the middle school students and this guide helps to bring epic poetry and literary elements to life. Included are brief teaching guides and several pages that lead students through this epic poem.

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Literature Circles

BLACK HISTORY: 5 Poems of LANGSTON HUGHES + 9 Analysis Comprehension Questions

Created by

Jacklyn Spark

This five page Black History / Langston Hughes Poetry lesson lets students enjoy 5 poems by Langston Hughes. Accompanying the poems are brief explanations of how Mr. Hughes shared beautiful scenes and moving experiences. Students are asked nine reading comprehension questions about the poems and explanations. Four questions are multiple choice and five are short answer ones. One is about Langston Hughes himself, based on his biographical information at the top of the first page, where there are

Subjects:

Black History Month, Poetry, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles, Lesson

Inside Out and Back Again - Reading Comprehension Questions

Created by

Puddlewonderful

Students answer reading comprehension questions as they read the poetic book Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai.

Subjects:

Asian Studies, Close Reading, Poetry

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.7

Songs & Poems For The Whole Year!

Created by

KinderFirst

Songs and poems for the whole year! These are thematically based, from fall to winter to spring holidays and seasons. I use these weekly/monthly to promote phonemic awareness, phonics, grammar, punctuation, and sight word practice. I write them on chart paper or2 put on the document camera to do choral reading, shared reading, and word work together. So fun!

Subjects:

Grammar, Phonics, Poetry

Grades:

K - 1st

Types:

Songs, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.L.2

Poetry: I like Jam

Created by

First is Fantastic

This is the poem I like jam with a copy of the poem, writing, creating own poem, ordering poem, word matching and rhyming practice. This can be used in guided reading as a daily 5 all in one for a student or for a poetry lesson.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Literature Circles, Task Cards, Centers

Poetry Circles

Created by

Jessica Tilli

Poetry circles use poems, raps and songs to engage young minds. With defined roles and responsibilities students can take charge of their learning experience and have deeper, more meaningful discussions around what they're reading. This product includes role sheets with prompts and instructions, space to reflect independently and space to record each other's thoughts. I've used this with students and found they loved poetry circles and using these templates made the work seamless and engaging!

Subjects:

Literature, Other (ELA), Poetry

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Simile Poem Assignment with Rubric

Created by

Meaghan McCafferty

Allow your students to show their creativity using this simple simile poem assignment! Pair it with my other poem assignments to build a poetry catalog for each student! You can even have them laminate and display their creative poems and drawings to display around the room! Students could read and share their poems in a poetry circle at the end of the unit.

Subjects:

Back to School, Poetry, Writing

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Mi Libro de Poesia Parte 1

Created by

Rubi Contreras

This book includes some poems that fall under the types of poetry seen in 3rd grade, Narrative, Lyrical and Free Verse. Then it also includes some response questions about the poems using the necessary academic vocabulary. I used this for their Independent Reading Time, and they loved doing it with a partner. The questions include poetry characteristics questions and some Inferring.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.6

Circle Time Dramatic Play

Created by

Laura Campbell Lui

In circle time, to enhance an understanding of the changing seasons, the teacher can play...The image of the leaves was provided by Etsy.com.

Subjects:

Autumn, Drama, Poetry

Grades:

PreK

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

SL.K.2

, SL.K.6

Snowflake Dramatic Play

Created by

Laura Campbell Lui

On freezing cold mornings, when going outside might not be an option, enhance understanding of the changing seasons and use gross motor skills by...Snowflake image provided by Pintrist.com.

Subjects:

Drama, Poetry

Grades:

PreK

Types:

Activities, Games, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

, CCRA.SL.6

Socratic Seminar Note-Taking Sheet

Created by

Teaching is for the Brave

When having Socratic Seminars in the classroom, I find it helpful for my students to have a place to have notes from their own research and also a place to take notes during the seminar. This helps to keep them engaged and focused on the task. There is also a place for them to self-reflect by giving themselves a grade.

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Poetry, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.SL.1

, CCRA.SL.4

Eldorado by Edgar Allan Poe Close Reading Poetry Analysis for students

Created by

Teach Well ELA

Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Eldorado" by Edgar Allan Poe. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories/excerpts such as "King Midas", "Monkey's Paw" and the novel, "Wizard of Oz". As well with other poems such as "Nothing Gold Can Stay".Other poems by Poe:RavenAnnabel LeeThe

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.8.3