Poetry

Poetry: How to Write a Limerick (elem/ upper elem)

A fantastic how-to lesson that will get your students having fun writing their own limericks in no time. A great St. Patrick's Day tie-in!

Poetry: How to Write a Ballad (elementary/ upper elem)

This lesson helps students learn to write their own ballads. A great stand-alone lesson, or it can be used in conjunction with another unit.

Acrostic Form: April (elementary)

Use this acrostic form to help students write April poetry.

Poetry: What is Poetry? (upper elem)

In pairs, students answer a number of questions about what they think poetry is. Then, at the end of a poetry lesson (either text-based or teacher-created), students refer back to their original answers to measure what they have learned.

Worksheet: Rhyming Words (primary)

This great worksheet helps students brainstorm rhyming words. A fun "stand alone" lesson, or a clever introduction to a larger poetry unit.

Rules and Practice: Rhetoric- Euphemisms (middle school)

Students learn about euphemisms by example, and then are encouraged to create their own.

Poetry: Write a Diamante Poem (elem/upper elem)

Explanation, example, template, worksheet for diamante poetry.