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Valentine's Day Poems February Poem of the Week Poetry Comprehension Activities

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I have purchased many other months and I am never disappointed- thorough and easy to use in a combined classroom! My students love them!
These are short and fun for kids to read - the added skill practice on the mats is great for ongoing work!
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Description

February Poems & Poetry Comprehension Activity Mats includes 5 different poems and activities for the month. Teach a poem of the week using versatile differentiated Poetry activities to build literacy skills and reading fluency. The poems (winter, Valentine's Day, Groundhog Day, and Chinese New Year themed) and activities make the perfect companions for your February lesson plans!

February's 5 original poems are:

1. Groundhog Day

2. Dragon Dance

3. Valentine's Day

4. Being a Friend

5. Things I Love

3 RESOURCES IN 1:

  1. PDF - Just open the PDF file and print!
  2. GOOGLE SLIDES - Assign each page in Google Slides, which includes interactive activities.
  3. SEESAW - Add an activity to Seesaw with the included images!

What is included in Poetry Mats!

  • A full page copy of each poem is included for poetry notebooks, etc.
  • A poem is included on each mat, as well as 3-4 activities to build a ton of skills.

There are 4 different mats included for each poem!

#1 - Student reads the poem and completes 4 activities, including answering questions and illustrating the poem.

#2 - Student reads the poem and completes 4 activities, including letterboxes, connecting, and sequencing.

#3 - Student reads the poem and completes 4 activities, including filling in missing words and completing parts.

#4 - Student reads the poem and completes 3 activities, including rewriting the poem and completing a series of tasks.

*Additional pages are provided for Canadian users which include Canadian spelling and content if necessary. Extra pages included with Canadian content, if applicable.

Look at the PREVIEW for a breakdown of what Poetry Mats look like and how they can be used. The video preview shows examples of other Poetry Mats in action.

A Poetry Mats BUNDLE is available at a SPECIAL DISCOUNT you won't want to miss!

Skills covered in Poetry Mats!

  • Repeated reading
  • Making connections
  • Illustrating meaning
  • Writing
  • Sequencing
  • Close reading
  • Answering comprehension questions
  • Finding rhyming words
  • Grammar & parts of speech
  • Phonics
  • Using context clues
  • Sentence structure
  • & so much more!

5 Reasons Why YOU NEED Poetry Mats!

  1. Poetry mats are perfect for independent practice of the poem of the week and help build beginning reading skills and fluency.
  2. Poetry Mats are differentiated to meet the needs of your learners. With the different variations, there is something for all.
  3. The original poems are related to seasons, connected to holidays and celebrations, and are about topics kids can relate to.
  4. Each poem can be taught whole class and then practiced in small groups, independently, or as a center activity.
  5. Poetry Mats help build reading confidence and kids love them!


TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amanda L. says, "I love all the creativity that was involved! We love poetry in our class and having these follow-up activities are really enriching!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rachelle C. says, "The poems are fantastic. My students enjoy reading them together. Activities are easy to follow."

Buy the POETRY MEGA BUNDLE and SAVE 50%! This BUNDLE includes 3 HUGE poetry resources (Poetry Mats, Poem of the Week bundle, and Poetry Writing unit. Check it out HERE!

Interested in learning more about teaching poetry in primary? Join the FREE poetry e-course HERE!

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Total Pages
20 + google slides
Answer Key
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Teaching Duration
1 month
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

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