English Language Arts

Wondering how to teach the types of poetry? When you include a variety of genres, you can also hit different literature and language skills. My favorites include rhyming, limericks, diamante,…

Teaching acrostic poetry? It spells one or more word vertically. While this usually occurs with the first letter of each verse, it can also happen in the middle or at…

Teaching concrete poetry? It takes the shape of the topic. Also known as shape poems, these simple word arrangements make easy projects for kids. Surprising, this type of literature has…

Teaching haiku? This traditional Japanese poetry consists of three verses of seventeen syllables. It has a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. When teaching this type of poem to kids, focus on nature…

Teaching cinquain? This five-verse poem has 22 syllables. Actually, any poem with five lines can be called a cinquain. However, Americans often use the version popularized by Adelaide Crapsey. Its…

Teaching diamante? These seven-lined poems make diamond shapes. Instead of rhythm and rhyme, they focus on careful word choice. Kids select specific parts of speech that move the audience from…