1st Grade Poetry Worksheets Resources
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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 -
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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 -
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Family Finger Plays
Use a printable that contains three different brief rhymes that students can perform with accompanying gestures.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryLiterary Drama -
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Reciting-a-Poem Speech
Students recite a poem as a way to practice oral speaking.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryOral Communication -
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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 -
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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 -
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Animal Poems & Animal Shapes
Students write poems about animals – in the shape of their subjects! This printable activity will inspire creativity in…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAnimals (Zoology) -
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Teacher's Guide to the World of Jack Prelutsky
Study the world of children's poet laureate Jack Prelutsky with this teacher's guide to 12 of his poetry collections.…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiteratureReading -
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Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again Reproducible Activity Sheets
Children complete the nursery rhyme, find the words in the puzzle, and wind their way through a maze in these…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryVocabulary -
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Poetry Terms Word Scramble
Have your students unscramble these poetry vocabulary words. Then, ask them to define each term.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryVocabulary -
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America -- My Country, My Home
Increase social studies skills with an activity that has students writing a poem about being an American citizen.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryCreative Writing -
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Hey There, Stink Bug! Activity Guide
Poem activities, math problems, a word search, and an art activity are some of the fun resources in this printable…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryArts and Crafts -
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How to Guyku (Poem Template)
Give this poetry template to students so they can easily write and illustrate their own guyku-haiku.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryCreative Writing -
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Cowboy Slim Activity Guide
Numerous language arts activities on vocabulary, letter writing, poetry, and reading comprehension extend and enhance…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
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Poetry Activities & Prompts Printable Book (K-5)
Explore different types of poetry with your elementary students through the writing activities and prompts in this…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryLiterary Style and Techniques -
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Button Up! Poetry Worksheet
Have fun while teaching kids about voice in poetry! In this poetry worksheet, students read six verses selected from the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteraturePoetry -
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Jaha and Jamil Went Down the Hill Activity
After reading Jaha and Jamil Went Down the Hill, a book of verses about Africa, have students write their own poems…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Rufus and Friends: Rhyme Time Reader's Theater
Stage this reader's theater in your classroom to further children's enjoyment of the nursery rhymes in Rufus and…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryDrama and Performing Arts -
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How to Guyku (Writing Instructions)
Learn how to write a guyku with these poetry instructions written in haiku.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryCreative Writing -
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How to Write a Haiku
Share these ten poetry tips for writing a good haiku with your students.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Guyku Sample Poem
Demonstrate how to write a guyku with this illustrated haiku about baseball.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryCreative Writing -
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Official Guyku Inspiration Cards
Need ideas for haikus? Use these printable guyku inspiration cards to assign poem topics.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryCreative Writing -
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Make-Your-Own Guyku Inspiration Cards
Make your own guyku inspiration cards with this printable template. Each card should feature a topic for a haiku poem.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryCreative Writing -
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What to Do With Your Guyku
Discover fun ways for students to show off, display, and share their poems.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryCreative Writing
