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Higher education poetry resources for Easel Activities
"Firework" by Katy Perry Poetry Terms Figurative Language Activities
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices/Poetry Terms Identification using Katy Perry's "Firework"Use Katy Perry's popular song "Firework" to teach figurative language, sound devices, and other poetry terms. You can decide how many and which devices you'd like your students to find.Updated to include additional exercises for more in-depth learning and making connections to the text! Those I've pointed out in this exercise include:alliteration, anaphora, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poetry Terms Study Guide, Quiz, and Crossword Puzzle Digital and Print
Poetry Terms Study Guide with a quiz for quick assessment and a fun crossword puzzle for review. Twenty-two vocabulary words listed for study, and a page for students to define on the line provided. Has a fun poetry terms crossword puzzle for application. Includes a quick assessment. The poetry terms quiz or test requires students to apply what they have learned by identifying the poetry term that best describes the example given. 10 questions. Great for substitute, homework, homeschool, e-lear
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Figurative Language Worksheets - Similes, Metaphors, Idioms and Easel
This figurative language pack includes a types of figurative language handout that defines different figures of speech like similes, metaphors, idioms, personification, and hyperbole and gives an example of each. On the first worksheet students have to identify ten sentences that use metaphors or similes. There are nine additional practice worksheets with practice with similes, idioms, metaphors, personification and hyperbole. No prep. Print and go. Keys included. Ten worksheets in all. Great ac
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4th - 7th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Idioms Bundle - PowerPoints, Worksheets, Easel Activities and Boom Cards
Poetry & Art: Blackout Poetry Book Pages
(7) BLOWN UP BOOK PAGES & Instructions Included for creating poetry from the heart without the pressure of rhyming or form. Even if participants are not familiar with the principles of poetry (i.e., feeling, image, rhythm simile, metaphor, shape, and sound), they can express themselves with this fun activity to creatively problem solve varying poetic forms. Teach Social Emotional Learning or Poetry in a supportive way that will encourage creativity, participation, and deeper self-expression.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Poetry writing activity, literacy stations, fun stuff, games, creative thinking
Roll of Dice Poetry lets students roll the dice to write lines of poetry. Great for literacy stations and learning stations. If you're like me, you're wondering how to make English class more hands-on. Roll of Dice Poetry lets you do just that. What could be more fun than rolling the dice to determine how many lines of poetry will be in your poem, and rolling the dice again to find out how many words will be in each line? Here's an example:Roll the dice= 12, that means your poem will have 12 li
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Villanelle - Poetry Writing - Poem Writing Form to Guide Process
This poetry-writing exercise for writing a villanelle includes an assignment sheet with a detailed description of the form, professional examples, a printable for repetition patterns, a product-specific rubric to assess the student-written poem, and a student-written example to help students get started.This can be used in conjunction with teaching Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gently into That Good Night" and as an option for a creative writing class. Writing your own villanelle is helpful for assi
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Poetry Rhyming Worksheet. Rhyme. ELA. ESL. EFL. Poem. Phonics.
4 simple worksheets to challenge students to make/write a second line that rhymes. One worksheet includes an answer key. Students are challenged to finish the famous rhymes correctly. Or do it and challenge students to come up with their own finish on the famous lines. After, share with the class. I'm sure they'll be some great ones! **Includes an assessment where students are quizzed on which words rhyme.ESL, EFL, ESOL, worksheets, poem, poetry, rhyme, vocabulary, topic, learning English, pr
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Lesson of Everyman
This lesson provides everything you need to give your students a thorough understanding of the medieval morality play The Summoning of Everyman. The product includes the following items:• Lecture notes• Reading questions for students to answer• Vocabulary list plus definitions• Vocabulary tasks plus answers• Quiz plus answers• An exercise on identifying quotations plus answers• Activities for group workClick on this link to view and download free products from my store. These will give you an id
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Edgar Allan Poe Word Search Puzzle Activity Page with Coloring | Famous Poets
Famous Poets - Edgar Allan Poe word search puzzle / coloring page activity worksheet. Combines a challenging word find activity with mindfulness coloring to provide an engaging and relaxing learning activity. Contains 32 words in an advanced puzzle for older kids, teens and adults. Perfect resource for National Poetry Month in April.No prep, ready to print. Includes a digital EASEL version of the word puzzle.Reinforce vocabulary, spelling and learning with a fun printable wordsearch puzzle.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poetry Word Search Puzzle Activity Page with Coloring | National Poetry Month
Poetry word search puzzle / coloring page activity worksheet. Combines a challenging word find activity with mindfulness coloring to provide an engaging and relaxing learning activity. Contains 40 words in an advanced puzzle for older kids, teens and adults. Perfect resource for National Poetry Month in April.No prep, ready to print. Includes a digital EASEL version of the word puzzle.Reinforce vocabulary, spelling and learning with a fun printable wordsearch puzzle. Also great for games ni
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Literature Genres Word Search Puzzle with Coloring BUNDLE | 13 Puzzles
Valentine's Day Poem Mini Book February Poetry Station
A quick and fun poem activity for ANY grade level!Have your students learn a few facts about where Valentine's Day poetry started, write their own poems, and even make their own poetry book (mini or full sized) to give to friends, family, or helpers at school.Complete with directions for teachers, ideas for students, several template pages with and without lines, front and back covers... Have fun! This is a PDF download that includes a link to the Google Slides version. This is also enabled as a
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Sestina - Poetry Writing - Poem Writing Form to Guide Process
Would you like a rigorous writing assignment for your GT or AP kids?This step-by-step guide makes the process easy! By writing their own pantoum, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the form. This poetry-writing exercise for writing a students can be thought-provoking and powerful for students.This lesson includes⭐ an assignment sheet with a detailed description of the form,⭐ peer-feedback form to help students with revision⭐ writing form for a sestina⭐ a product-specific
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Structural Elements and Sounds of Poetry Worksheet
Unlock the magic of poetry with our comprehensive worksheet titled "The Structural Elements and Sounds of Poetry." Designed for teachers to effortlessly guide students through the intricate world of poetic expression, this worksheet covers essential aspects such as line count, stanza identification, and rhyme scheme analysis. Dive deep into famous poems like Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" and Langston Hughes' "Dreams," exploring the art of repetition and understanding the rhythm cr
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Of Mice and Men: Close read and analysis of the poem "To A Mouse" - with KEY
This assignment helps students break down the poem "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns, from which Steinbeck chose his title Of Mice and Men. The original Middle English wording is on the left with a more modern translation on the right. For each stanza, students restate what the poet is saying in even more simpler terms, then they answer a specific question about that stanza, eventually connecting the thematic message to the novel.The Easel Activity allows students to complete online with their devic
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Of Mice and Men Unit - BUNDLE with guide, lessons, test with KEYs
Poetry Rhyming Worksheets. Free. Poem. Phonics. Reading.
A fun, fun activity. 7 worksheets challenging students to write a rhyme with the preceding line. The last one is "finish the famous line" - can your students finish the famous line with the true words? Can they finish the famous line with their own, even better rhyme? Answer key included for the famous lines. Do some together as a class first so students get the hang of it. Then, share with the class. Who can write the best line? Make time to share and compare rhymes!** Now includes a pptx o
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Fahrenheit 451 Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold - analysis/connection -w/ KEY
This lesson is meant to be used in context with its presence in Fahrenheit 451.Included is pre-reading historical context, which focuses on Matthew Arnold's response to "higher criticism" and his personal inner conflict in questioning his faith in God.Two questions (drawing a conclusion and inferring) are included with the pre-read, which is critical in the students' understanding of the poem. These can be offered for academic discussion or independently.The questions for the poem connect to Arn
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Twas the Night Before Christmas Word Search Activity Hard for Grades 5 to Adult
This Night Before Christmas Word Search is Hard. This No Prep puzzle printable activity is great for a morning work activity, early finishers, vocabulary practice and substitute folders. The 40 words come related words from the Clement Clarke Moore's poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas". They are hidden across, down, backwards, and diagonally.Includes:☑ Color version☑ Print-friendly B&W version☑ Answer KeyGet ALL the Grade 5 to Adult Word Searches at a Great Discount in this Bundle:Word Se
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Jabberwocky. Writing. Reading. Poem. Research. Rewrite. Creativity. ELA. Video.
A sterling poem and product!Students read the poem or watch the beautiful animated reading in video form. Or use and download the copyright free audio mp3 version. Click the play button, page 2. After, students rewrite their own monster style poem and share with the class - using the template provided. Extension: Use the template to research the life of Lewis Carroll. Or complete the analysis sheet of parts of speech, complete with answer key. ESL, EFL, ESOL, writing, ela, video, watching,
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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King Lear - Paired Poetry
Many of the key themes of King Lear extend far beyond the play itself. This resource includes four poems and analysis questions that pair nicely with some of Lear's themes: growing old, madness, truth-telling, and love. Appropriate for AP or advanced students. Are you teaching King Lear? Check out my unit bundle here. Check out some of my related products.1. King Lear Pre-Reading Socratic Seminar/Anticipation Guide2. King Lear CLOZE Reading Activities (To Support Student Comprehension)3. King Le
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Famous Poets Word Search Puzzle Activity Page with Coloring | Poetry Month
Famous Poets word search puzzle / coloring page activity worksheet. Combines a challenging word find activity with mindfulness coloring to provide an engaging and relaxing learning activity. Contains 28 words in an advanced puzzle for older kids, teens and adults. Perfect resource for National Poetry Month in April.No prep, ready to print. Includes a digital EASEL version of the word puzzle.Reinforce vocabulary, spelling and learning with a fun printable wordsearch puzzle. Also great for ga
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Pantoum - Poetry Writing - Poem Writing Form to Guide Process
Do you want to teach the pantoum, but you have no idea where to start?This step-by-step guide makes the process easy! By writing their own pantoum, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the form. This poetry-writing exercise for writing a students can be thought-provoking and powerful for students.This lesson includes⭐ an assignment sheet with a detailed description of the form,⭐ 2 writing forms for a 16-line and 20-line pantoum⭐ a peer feedback form to help students with re
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Images For Inspiration-Creative writing, poetry, art or discussions
Nineteen high-resolution photos that can be used to inspire your students' writing or be used for discussions. Some of the images have questions or writing ideas. The photos can also be used in art class to ignite creativity. There are nature photos, street photography, and some city images. The images are suitable for students older than ten years old. Copyright Jessika O'Sullivan
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Walt Whitman Word Search Puzzle Activity Page with Coloring | Famous Poets
Famous Poets - Walt Whitman word search puzzle / coloring page activity worksheet. Combines a challenging word find activity with mindfulness coloring to provide an engaging and relaxing learning activity. Contains 32 words in an advanced puzzle for older kids, teens and adults. Perfect resource for National Poetry Month in April.No prep, ready to print. Includes a digital EASEL version of the word puzzle.Reinforce vocabulary, spelling and learning with a fun printable wordsearch puzzle. Al
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poetry Analysis Andrew Marvell and Robert Herrick
In this poetry lesson, students closely read two poems by 17th Century poets Robert Herrick and Andrew Marvell and analyze them with a focus on the central themes of each poem. Included in the lesson are the following items:• Biographies of the poets• Copies of poems • Pre-reading questions• Questions for close reading• Answer key• Vocabulary• Discussion of carpe diem• Suggested exercise• Suggested essay topics.Please check out these other 17th Century poetry products:Comparing Poems by 17th-Cen
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: 17th Century Poetry Bundle
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Learn more about poetry resources
Poetry encourages students to engage with language, explore their thoughts and feelings, and connect with the broader human experience. If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital poetry resources, look no further. TPT has an extensive collection of resources, created by other teachers, that are designed to help with any need across grade levels.
If you want to make poets out of younger students in elementary grades, then acrostic poems or fill in the blank poems are the perfect place to start. (In fact, many poetry resources on TPT include templates so your students can easily get started producing their own poetry, whether it’s a haiku, or limerick.) For older students in middle and high school, you can find an array of resources to teach them about everything from iambic pentameter, figurative language, to famous poets from history. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your students’ poetry skills in no time.
Fun and engaging poetry activities to try
Teaching students about poetry can be an engaging and creative experience. Here are a few ideas for poetry activities that you can find on TPT to help you introduce and explore the world of poetry with your students:
Poetic Device Scavenger Hunt
Distribute some poems and have students identify and highlight poetic devices like similes, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and imagery. Discuss what these are and the overall impact on the reader's experience.
Poetry Analysis Jigsaw
Divide students into small groups, assigning each group a different poem. Have each group analyze the assigned poem's themes, tone, and literary devices, and present their findings to the class.
Poetry Slam or Performance
Organize a poetry slam where students can perform poems they’ve written themselves or those written by famous poets. This will help build confidence and strengthen their public speaking skills.
Writing Poetry from Different Perspectives
Ask students to write a poem from the perspective of an inanimate object or an animal to foster empathy and encourage creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
Creating Found Poetry
Provide magazines, newspapers, or online articles. Have students cut out interesting words and phrases, and use them to create their own unique poems.
These (and other!) activities can help deepen your students’ appreciation for poetry and enhance their creative writing skills.
Frequently asked questions about teaching poetry
What types of poetry resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of poetry resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular poetry lessons include learning how to write haikus, acrostic poems, limericks, and free verse.
How do I find poetry resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing poetry lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for poetry resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of poetry lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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