Teaching Forms of Poetry with Examples from Famous Poets
Kids learn forms of poetry better with examples from famous poets. Read on for ideas for teaching rhyming, limerick, diamante, haiku, cinquain, concrete, and acrostic poems. (more…)
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Types of Poetry – Teaching Poems to Kids
Types of poetry teach kids about the expressive side of writing. When you include a variety of genres, you can also hit different literature and language skills. My favorites include…
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Teaching Acrostic Poetry – ABC Poems for Kids
Acrostic poetry 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 the end.…
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Teaching Concrete Poetry – Shape Poems for Kids
Concrete poetry 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 been around…
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Teaching Haiku – Japanese Poetry for Kids
Haiku, 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 and imagery.…
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Teaching Cinquain – Five-Line Poems for Kids
Cinquain is a five-verse poem with 22 syllables. Any poem with five lines can be called a cinquain. However, Americans often use the version popularized by Adelaide Crapsey. Its verses…
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Teaching Diamante – Diamond-Shaped Poems for Kids
Diamante poems are seven-lined diamond-shaped poetry. Instead of rhythm and rhyme, they focus on careful word choice. Kids select specific parts of speech that move the audience from one noun…
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Teaching Limericks – A Fanciful Form of Poetry for Kids
Limericks are silly poems with only five verses. Because they have predictable rhythm and rhyme, they’re perfect for students in fourth and fifth grades. Your kids will love them! (more…)
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Teaching Elements of Poetry for Kids
Elements of poetry are fun and easy to teach. Start with key vocabulary. Then analyze some kid-friendly poems. Finally, ask students to memorize with poetry blackout and write some poems…
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Teaching Poetry with I Spy Books
Teaching poetry with I Spy books sparks kids’ imaginations. It’s fun, easy, and active. After a little instruction on verse, stanza, rhythm, and rhyme, students are ready to create their own I…
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