Poetry activities

Are you teaching poetry? Find poetry blog posts, freebies, and poetry resources that will have your students fall in love with reading and writing poetry.

Poetry activities for middle school don't have to be boring! I've shared 11 poetry activities middle school teachers can easily bring into their classroom including poetry books for middle school, poetry teaching activities, and game ideas!

Teaching poetry? Avoid the groans from your students by making the process a little more fun for them. Room 213 has strategies and free activities that you can use to get your students interested in (and less afraid of) poetry. #poetrylessons #middleschoolela #highschoolenglish #teachingpoetry #figurativelanguage

Teach children how to write bio poems about themselves and create a unique writing display. Grab FREE poetry templates for kids to plan and write their own bio poems.

Teaching poetry can be intimidating, but these fun poetry activities will make your job easier and have your students begging for more.

If you are an English teacher like myself, you are well aware that one of the most important celebrations in the literary world is coming soon- National Poetry Month! Having our students learn poetry is essential because it helps them to understand and appreciate the world around them. Poetry reveals many aspects of life that they may not get to experience or witness first hand. Poetry may speak some ‘truth’ about how others live and that helps build empathy with our students.

Have your students ever described poetry as boring or confusing? It is common for them to feel overwhelmed by poetry because it is so different from other styles of writing. In order for students to move past this attitude, they need to feel confident in their ability to read and write poetry. In this blog post, you will learn how you can instill the love of poetry in high school students. I will also share some of my students' favorite activities for teaching poetry in high school.

Looking for some fun poetry writing prompts to inspire your students’ creativity? Check out these seven adaptable options for kids of all ages!

Here's a step-by-step lesson plan on how to teach blackout poetry. Your students will love it -- it's a great way to complete a poetry or creative writing unit. Students will use higher level thinking to create theme, imagery, and vivid word choice. #poetry #blackoutpoetry #lessonplan

Try these fun poetry activities for high school students and engage even the most reluctant learners in creative thinking and poetry writing!