Poetry Common Core W.7.5 resources

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry

, W.7.10

, CCRA.W.4

, CCRA.W.5

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Also included in: Middle School Poetry Unit | 4 Weeks | Poetry Bundle | Analyzing & Writing Poems

Slam Poetry Mini Unit

Created by

Teacher Off Duty

Looking to add slam poetry to your poetry unit, but too swamped to plan it out? I’ve got you covered. This one-week slam poetry mini-unit is designed to be inserted into your poetry unit, and is packed with 5 days of my best slam poetry lesson plans. It will take your students through brainstorming, drafting, performance-planning, and performing all in a week. It’s the perfect unit to give your students a taste of slam poetry (and get them begging for more). You’re students will never think

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

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Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4

Close Reading, Poetry, Writing-Essays

, RL.8.4

, RL.9-10.4

, RL.11-12.4

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Literary Analysis Essay Writing with Ex-Basketball Player by John Updike

Created by

OCBeachTeacher

Scaffold essay writing for your students with step-by-step directions including writing a claim, choosing the best text evidence, explaining evidence, and connecting evidence to a theme. Because the lesson uses gradual release of responsibility, it is excellent for your students who need the complicated task of writing a literary analysis essay broken into smaller segments. The lesson incorporates the poem “Ex-Basketball Player” by John Updike. First, students complete a close reading and analy

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Grades:

7th - 11th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle

Slam Poetry Unit Plan--Middle-High School

Created by

Teacher Off Duty

Push students to write, revise, and publish multiple slam poems with this packed Slam Poetry Unit. Lesson plans built around thematically-curated, school-appropriate slam poems will challenge students' notions of poetry AND identity, encouraging them to use their voice and powerful poetic techniques to speak up for what is right and tell their story. The unit provides enough guidance, lesson plans, and materials for teachers to teach without hours of prep, while still leaving room for students

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.4

, RL.8.4

, RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

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Also included in: *Writing Unit Bundle - Personal Narrative, Slam Poetry, and Argumentative Units

Writing, Poetry and Novel Study Activities - ELA Bundle

Created by

Addie Williams

Over 150 pages of WRITING, NOVEL STUDY, AND POETRY RESOURCES will benefit any middle/high school ELA teacher! This bundle includes three of my top-selling ELA packs and can be used with various age groups and abilities due to the ease with which they can be differentiated! Includes 18 different activities! Just print and go!Looking for a DIGITAL VERSION? CLICK HERE.WRITING ACTIVITIES - includes all templates, rubrics, and mentor texts needed to teach the following types of writing. Easy to

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.7.1

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Haiku Poetry Lesson - How to Write a Haiku Assignment Haiku Templates and Rubric

Created by

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry

Teach students the history of haiku and about writing haiku poetry with this haiku poem workshop! This lesson includes haiku templates and a haiku rubric for assessment. Suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom®!Included with this Writing Haiku Poetry Workshop:✏️ Haiku Poetry Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®✏️ Guided Note for Haiku Poetry Lesson - Digital & Print✏️ Haiku Writing Assignment Instructions - Digital & Print✏️ Differentiated Haiku T

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Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

Reading and Writing Haven

, RL.8.4

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Also included in: Middle School Poetry Unit - Reading & Writing Poetry - Analyzing Poetic Devices

Texting Couplets: Poetry Writing Assignment Digital and Print

Created by

Engage your students in a poem writing experience that focuses on rhythm, rhyme, and any other poetic elements of your choice with this creative texting couplets assignment for twenty-first century learners. What gets students excited? Pictures and texting! This assignment combines the best of both words, asking students to select a picture that will inspire them to write a series of text message couplets with a consistent rhythm and rhyme scheme. Add a layer of challenge for students who are re

Subjects:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

W.6.4

, W.6.5

, W.6.10

, W.7.4

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Also included in: Poetry Analysis Bundle: Engaging Games, Activities, and Writing Prompts

SELFIE Free Verse Poem - Back to School Writing - Print & DIGITAL

Created by

Joy Sexton

Selfie Free Verse Poem – Beginning of Year – Motivate your students with this fun, “Getting to Know You” writing lesson! Now includes a DIGITAL version! Students create free verse poems about themselves and their interests while gaining practice in using descriptive language and details. Attractive slides/handouts with step-by-step directions take students through the writing process. Final student pieces, which include visuals and a “selfie” photo, make a classroom display students will LOVE t

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.2

, W.5.4

, W.5.5

, W.5.6

, W.6.2

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Free Verse Poetry Lesson - Poetry Writing Workshop with Pages for Blackout Poems

Created by

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry

Explore free verse poetry with this poetry writing workshop! Students will read modern free verse poems with the option to write blackout poetry, a collage poem, or an illustrative poem. Includes an editable poetry rubric, assignment instructions, and digital worksheets for distance learning!Included with this Free Verse Poetry Writing Workshop:✏️ Free Verse Poetry Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®✏️ Free Verse Poetry Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Writi

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Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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Also included in: Middle School Poetry Unit - Reading & Writing Poetry - Analyzing Poetic Devices

Writing a Shape or Concrete Poem - Creative Writing - Mentor Texts

Created by

OCBeachTeacher

Make reading and writing poetry fun with this lesson for Shape (Concrete) Poems. After reading poems, students use mentor texts as models for their own writing as they take their creative ideas through the writing process with a focus on the six traits of writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions).The lesson starts with a “puzzling” warm up (using online links to Rebus puzzles); then, students read and analyze sample shape poems including "Seal" by Willi

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.1

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Also included in: Poetry Reading and Writing Activity Bundle

Journey Poems - Reading, Analyzing, and Writing Poetry

Created by

Brain Waves Instruction

This five-day unit is a perfect way to teach students to effectively analyze poetry and write original poems as well.In this unit students will read and analyze three famous poems with the common theme of journeys. During each lesson, students will complete multiple readings and analyze the poem in four different ways. The repeated readings enable students to have a much deeper understanding of the poem and the scaffolded analysis skills allow students to build on their interpretations of the

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.6

, RL.5.10

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Also included in: Incredible Journeys Bundle - Short Story, Research, Poetry, Nonfiction

Poetry Analysis: "Stopping By Woods..." by Robert Frost

Created by

Tracee Orman

My standards-based poetry analysis of Robert Frost's beloved poem "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" includes everything you need for a meaningful activity for your students! They will practice reading, writing, language, and drawing skills as they look at Frost's poem in-depth.In addition, your students can doodle and color all over the pages! Each page has items that can be colored and they are encouraged to draw, as well. It's a great activity for all levels of learning.See my preview to

Subjects:

Poetry, Winter, Writing-Expository

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

, RL.7.6

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Also included in: Custom Bundle for K. Cook

Poetry Unit Bundle CCSS Standards-Based

Created by

Are you looking for the perfect poetry unit to engage all of your students from reluctant to enthusiastic about learning? This poetry analysis bundle features all 3 of my favorite poetry analysis resources!This Poetry Unit BUNDLE includes:Poetry Analysis for Big Kids Includes the following:• Lesson Planning Pages• Poem Overview• What is Poetry? Brainstorm• What is Poetry? Definition• Poetic Devices• 12-Poetic Device Printables• How To Analyze Poetry Printable• Questions I Can Answer…• Student P

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

4th - 7th, Staff

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

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Narrative Writing, Poetry Writing, and Fable Writing Units (Google Compatible)

Created by

Brain Waves Instruction

Save with this bundle of 3 writing units. The bundle includes a Narrative Writing Unit, a Fable Writing Unit, and a Poetry Writing Unit. Together they span 31 days of instruction!Great news! These writing units include a traditional PDF version of the student writing packets, as well as links for Google Slides. This means that these units are ready for Google Classroom! The digital versions of the packets are accessible from any computer and allow students to complete their work online. You’ll

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.5

, RL.5.6

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Complete Poetry Unit - Fostering Student Creativity

Created by

TchrBrowne

Make learning poetry fun and engaging with this complete poetry unit! It is ready to go with unit test and final project. This unit makes teaching poetry exciting for the students and the teacher. All the prep work is done for you!Included in this package is: →Unit outline →Poetry project outline →Poetry project marking sheet →3 page (11 question) poetry quiz →Word search →Crossword Puzzle with answer key →Activity sheet for 9 poetry types and 5 poetic devices →Poetry types:

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Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.10

, RL.8.10

, RF.4.4b

, RF.5.4b

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Creative Writing Prompts - Daily Writing Journal Prompts, Digital Choice Board

Created by

Includes 3 weeks' worth of creative writing prompts to use for daily writing journal prompts, narrative writing story starters, and other writing activities! Suitable for online learning with a digital choice board formatted for Google Classroom®.Included with these Creative Writing Prompts for Middle School and High School:✏️ 15 Creative Writing Prompts for Student Choice - Digital & PrintStudents can select a prompt from a list of creative and engaging topicsProvided in digital format usi

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Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

W.6.3

, W.6.4

, W.6.5

, W.7.3

, W.7.4

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Also included in: Creative Writing Unit - Descriptive and Narrative Writing Lessons and Activities

Lesson for Dialogue Poems - Writing with Mentor Texts - Poems for Two Voices

Created by

OCBeachTeacher

Teach point of view with this poetry writing lesson. Students use mentor texts as models for their own writing of poems with two voices. The reading and writing of dialogue poems also helps students grasp character and theme complexities. In this lesson, students first read examples of dialogue poems (hyperlinks are provided to these poems) and then write their own dialogue poems. They start by brainstorming a list of characters that they could use in their poems, and then they journal about th

Subjects:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.7.6

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Also included in: Poetry Reading and Writing Activity Bundle

Narrative Writing Lesson - Descriptive Writing Prompts with Pictures for Setting

Created by

Teach narrative writing with these descriptive writing prompts with pictures! This creative writing lesson will teach students how to establish setting using the “zoom” method. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Narrative Writing Lesson for Descriptive Writing:✏️ Descriptive Writing Informational HandoutsDefine key terms for narrative writing and explore strategies for establishing setting✏️ Descriptive Writing Prompts with Pictures -

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

W.6.3

, W.6.4

, W.6.5

, W.6.6

, W.7.3

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Also included in: Creative Writing Unit - Descriptive and Narrative Writing Lessons and Activities

Langston Hughes & Tupac Shakur Bundle - I, too, Changes, Harlem, The Rose ...

Created by

Lighthouse Lit

While from different eras, Tupac Shakur and Langston Hughes use poetry and music to explore themes of identity, social injustice, and the African American experience. Studying them together allows a deeper understanding of how art can serve as a platform for advocating change.What's included:- Langston Hughes Biography- Tupac Shakur Biography- I, Too vs Changes- Mother to Son vs Dear Mama- Harlem vs The Rose that Grew from Concrete

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Unit Plans, Songs, Lesson

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

, SL.7.1

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Langston Hughes - Mother to Son - Tupac - Dear Mama - Poem & Song Comparison

Created by

Lighthouse Lit

Matching these two touching pieces will help students highlight differences in perspectives, tones, and eras. The pre-activity questions and extension activities will allow students to reflect on their own loved ones.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Questions- Mother to Son Analysis Questions- Dear Mama Analysis Questions- Poem & Song Comparison Questions- Tone Venn Diagram- Extension Activity- Answer Keys

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Songs, Lesson

CCSS:

Creative Writing, Poetry, Reading

, SL.7.1

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Also included in: Langston Hughes & Tupac Shakur Bundle - I, too, Changes, Harlem, The Rose ...

Divergent Poetry: Creative Writing & Close Reading Activities

Created by

Tracee Orman

Divergent Poetry: Creative Writing and Close Reading Activities - Common Core State Standards Aligned Incorporate poetry into your novel unit! I've included 35 pages of engaging activities that will inspire and spark creative thought and critical thinking. Students will not only write poetry, they will practice close reading, annotating, research, vocabulary, and more. Exercises include: Writing poems: haiku, acrostic, free verse, found, black-out (redacted), I Am, Character Bio, diamante, fiv

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

, RL.8.2

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Also included in: Divergent Novel Unit Bundle Common Core Aligned {Editable}

DIGITAL ELA Bundle - Writing, Poetry and Novel Study Activities

Created by

Addie Williams

Over 150 DIGITAL pages of WRITING, NOVEL STUDY, AND POETRY RESOURCES will benefit any middle / high school ELA teacher! This bundle can be used with a variety of ages groups and abilities due to the ease in which they can be differentiated! Includes 18 different activities!Use with Google Classroom™, OneDrive™, and other digital learning platforms! Share with students so that they are working directly online - great for Distance Learning!DIGITAL WRITING ACTIVITIES - includes all templates, ru

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.7.1

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Creative Writing Prompts Story Starters Activity - Daily Writing Journal Prompts

Created by

These FREE creative writing prompts are perfect for daily journal writing prompts or to inspire students in their narrative writing! Overcome writer’s block and cultivate students’ ideas with these story starters. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Story Starters Activity:✏️ 30+ Creative Writing Prompts - Digital & PrintActivity inspired by celebrated author Ray Bradbury✏️ Teacher Instructions for using this resource How to use th

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Games

CCSS:

RL.6.3

, RL.6.5

, RL.8.3

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Also included in: Creative Writing Unit - Descriptive and Narrative Writing Lessons and Activities

Middle School Poetry Unit - Reading & Writing Poetry - Analyzing Poetic Devices

Created by