Poetry Writing Reference Sheets Grades 3-5 Poetry Vocabulary Terms and More

Teach a poetry unit with confidence when students have their own poetry writing reference tool at their fingertips. The poetry reference sheets are designed to help students become strong, independent writers. Topics include poetry terms, figurative language, poetry forms, how to read a poem, questions to ask during poetry analysis, famous poet list, and much more for grades 3-5. Students will have everything they need to write and analyze poems with these poetry reference chart perfect for April Poetry Month!

How to Use the Poetry Helper Charts

• Glue to the faces of a file folder, give a copy to each student
• Glue into student writing notebooks
• Use as homework reference during your poetry unit studies
• Support for all students especially special education students and ELL students
• Use the digital version for distance learning tool

Poetry Reference Charts - in 5 options: (You know I love to give teachers choices!)

Each version is 4 pages (shown in the preview)

#1 Full color sheets, hint of color border.

#2 Full color sheets, black & white border.

#3 Black & white sheets

#4 Smaller size sheets to use if you’re gluing the sheets into a composition book or spiral notebook.

#5 A PowerPoint slideshow of the color version is included that you can upload to your Google Drive and use behind a secured/password protected site.

Name label template in MS Word editable included - Avery 5160 or 8160 size

Poetry Topics Included:

• What is Poetry?
• Poetry Vocabulary terms
• Poetry Examples (four forms)
• Let’s Look At a Poem
• How to Read a Poem
• Poets You May Know
• Did You Know This About Poetry?
• Questions to Ask As You Read a Poem

Poetry Vocabulary Terms:

• alliteration
• end rhyme
• figurative language
• hyperbole
• idiom
• imagery
• message
• metaphor
• mood
• onomatopoeia
• personification
• poetry
• rhyme
• rhyme scheme
• repetition
• setting
• simile
• stanza
• theme
• tone
• verse

Poem Forms:

• Acrostic Poem
• Cinquain Poem
• Alliteration Poem
• Ballad
• Color Poem
• Concrete Poem (Shape Poem)
• Diamante Poem
• Five Senses Poem
• Free Verse Poem
• Haiku Poem
• Limerick Poem
• Tanka Poem
• Who-What-When-Where-Why Poem

Example Poems

• Acrostic
• Haiku
• Limerick
• Who-What-When-Where-Why Poem

Enjoy these poetry anchor charts and love teaching poetry when students are having fun and focused on writing and reading poetry with confidence.

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You might want to take a look at my 4-Subjects Reference Chart Bundle that matches this set and my best selling poetry project and 6-week poetry unit.

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