2nd Grade Poetry Resources
-
TEACHING RESOURCE
'Twas the Night Before Christmas: Full Text of the Classic Poem
By Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
March Wind Poetry Pack
Students illustrate a poem wile predicting what will happen in each stanza.Subjects:PoetryReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
ACTIVITIES
The Sad Shoes Poetry Activity: Main Idea and Supporting Details
A great way to reinforce or supplement a poetry lesson or unit! In this activity, students are asked to analyze a poem…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteraturePoetry -
WORKSHEETS
Writing a Jingle
Students will write a jingle to advertise their favorite products. The writing process involves creating rhyming lines…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteraturePoetry -
WORKSHEETS
Science and Writing: Food Poetry
Students write a poem about eating, using the words provided.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Poetry Appreciation
Explore the world of poetry during National Poetry Month with this collection of activities. Make a poetry pocket for…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Last Day Blues Student Poem for Teacher
As summer approaches, use this printable from Last Day Blues to discuss what made this school year special. Have…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
The Lost Balloon Poetry Pack
Use this poem to help students distinguish the cause effect relationships developed in the poem, and predict what…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingPoetry -
ACTIVITIES
Explore Poetry with Emily Dickinson
Students will immerse themselves in the poems of Emily Dickinson by writing, researching, drawing, and more.Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiteratureReading -
ACTIVITIES
National Poetry Month Themed Packet (Elementary)
April is National Poetry Month! This themed packet was designed for elementary students, and includes a variety of…Subjects:PoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Reciting-a-Poem Speech
Students recite a poem as a way to practice oral speaking.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryOral Communication -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top 20 Poetry Activities & Printables
Students will learn about alliteration, couplets, haikus, limericks, acrostic poems, and much more. All of these…Subjects:Poetry -
WORKSHEETS
The Importance of Voice in Poetry
Students match a short quote from the poetry book Button Up! with the article of clothing that "spoke" the verse. This…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteraturePoetry -
BOOK GUIDES
Using Poetry in the Classroom: Lesson Starters for Poetry Collections
These poetry lesson starters showcase the variety of ways poetry can be used to reach a range of learners with different…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingPoetry -
LESSON PLANS
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.Subjects:LiteraturePoetryReading and Literature -
LESSON PLANS
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.Subjects:PoetryAnimals (Zoology)Reading -
LESSON PLANS
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.Subjects:PoetryAnimals (Zoology)Reading -
BOOK GUIDES
A Child of Books Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for A Child of Books includes activities, projects, discussion questions, printables and games that…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
A Real Santa Claus Poetry Pack
After reading the Christmas poem A Real Santa Claus by Frank Dempster Sherman, students will complete a cloze activity…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingPoetry -
LESSON PLANS
Skyscrapers Poetry Pack
Students will construct a drawing demonstrating understanding of descriptive details from the poem and other texts.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingPoetry -
LESSON PLANS
"Bonefish, Bluebird" Music & Poetry Lesson Plan
This lesson plan is designed for 3rd grade but can be used in grades K-5. Students will read the definition of poetry,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureMusicPoetry -
LESSON PLANS
I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack
Use this poem to teach students about interpreting metaphor and fantasy in poetry. I Dreamed I Was a Snowman is a great…Subjects:LiteratureWinter SeasonReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Curious George: An Acrostic Poem
Encourage creativity with this Curious George poetry activity. Children read an acrostic poem, then write their own…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryCreative Writing -
LESSON PLANS
The Snow-Bird Poetry Pack: Main Idea Identification
In this poetry activity, students attempt to determine the main idea the author wishes to present.Subjects:Main Idea and Supporting DetailsWritingLanguage Arts and Writing
