Poetry

Poetry is a great way to express yourself! Poems can rhyme, but it is important to remember that they don't have to. A poem can be fun and silly, or serious. It can be about something real, or something make believe.

Many authors include certain poetic devices in their poetry. This graphic organizer allows students to explore those poetic devices, and practice them on their own to use in their own poems.
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This website gives step by step instructions/ ideas on how to start writing a poem with author Jack Prelutsky. At the end of the lesson, students can create their own poem, and have it published on the website!
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Jean Marzollo is a poet known for writing the //I Spy// poems. She creates pictures/collages with fun objects hidden in them and then creates //I Spy// poems to go along with it. Then, the reader can read the poem, and try to find the objects in the accompanying picture. This website allows students to create their own //I Spy// poems, or //I Spy// pictures.
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BrainPop Jr. explains poetry in a fun, entertaining movie.
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