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In this poetry activity, students attempt to determine the main idea the author wishes to present.

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Develop Reading Fluency Using Poetry
Develop Reading Fluency Using Poetry
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Use poetry to motivate students and reinforce comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary. The activities in this book are easy to implement and can be used to supplement any reading program.

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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These spring activities for elementary students, all about spring plants and flowers, will help your students review and...

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National Poetry Month Themed Packet for Elementary

April is National Poetry Month! This themed packet was designed for elementary students, and includes a variety of activ...

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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Woodpecker Poetry Pack

Teach students to use a KWL and a Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How Charts to extract important details about a text.

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I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack

Use this poem to teach students about interpreting metaphor and fantasy in poetry.

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The Hairy Dog Poetry Pack

Read this poem about a hairy dog, then have students compare and contrast the dog in the poem with other dogs they know.

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Little Turtle Poetry Pack

After reading a poem and a non-fiction book, students will identify whether a series of statements are true or false.

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"As Soon As It's Fall" Poetry Pack

Welcome in the Fall season with this Autumn-themed poetry lesson! In these activities, based on the poem "As Soon As It...

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Little Joey Poetry Pack

Teach students about story sequence by rearranging the lines of the stanzas in correct order.

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