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Where I’m From Poetry Activity

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This poem, Where I’m From written by George Ella Lyon, is a touching one that gives insight to the person who wrote it through the senses and visualization.  From family sayings to the smells that bring her childhood to life, it is like a time capsule of memories: an opening to a her heart and an inside secret all in one. The Where I’m From poetry activity will sure open a door in getting to know your students and encourage creativity and expression.

Connections to SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning 

Studying this poem and then creating a sort of copy-cat poem from it is a great activity for your students (and YOU) to do. 

It encourages deep reflection as students practice self-awareness.

Through this activity, students will be able to identify important people and events in their family and connect them to emotions.

The poem study also give students a change to reflect on the supports they have around them and express gratitude for them!

Based on this poem, you can help your students create their own poetry to encapsulate this time in their lives.  In the past I have used this poem and the creation of one as an activity around this time of year as part of National Poetry Month.  And since it is a poem about the student, it is also a great project to complete as a gift for a family member. (A real tear-jerker!)

To get you started, here are three steps (plus an optional fourth) you can take to bring the poem into your classroom.

The Original Poem:

Where i’m from.

by George Ella Lyon

I am from clothespins,

from Clorox and carbon-tetrachloride.

I am from the dirt under the back porch.

(Black, glistening,

it tasted like beets.)

I am from the forsythia bush

the Dutch elm

whose long-gone limbs I remember

as if they were my own.

I’m from fudge and eyeglasses,

from Imogene and Alafair.

I’m from the know-it-alls

and the pass-it-ons,

from Perk up! and Pipe down!

I’m from He restoreth my soul

with a cottonball lamb

and ten verses I can say myself.

I’m from Artemus and Billie’s Branch,

fried corn and strong coffee.

From the finger my grandfather lost

to the auger,

the eye my father shut to keep his sight.

Under my bed was a dress box

spilling old pictures,

a sift of lost faces

to drift beneath my dreams.

I am from those moments–

snapped before I budded —

leaf-fall from the family tree.

Step ONE – Read the Poem and Listen to the Audio:

Follow this link to hear George Ella Lyon,  the poet, recite her poem

Play this multiple times for your students and ask them to give their reflections on the poem.

  • What parts of the poem stand out to you?
  • What creates a sense of flow and rhythm in the poem?
  • What images come to mind as you listen to/read the poem?
  • What conclusions can you draw about the poet from the things she has described?

Step Two – Have Student Brainstorm Ideas:

Get a copy of the worksheet for students to gather ideas for the poem by entering your name and email in the form below. 

Step Three  – Study the Patterns in the Poem :

Following a brainstorm and before giving students time to write theirs, invite students to study the poem, noticing where Lyon writes “I’m from…”, “from…” and uses lines to further describe some aspect of her childhood.

Step Four (optional) – Look at Other Examples:

Here are some student examples (grade 4) of their own “i’m from” poems:.

by Kate “Where I’m From…” I am from sweet smells, New books and paper. Reusable shopping bags, And sprinkle coated ice-cream that taste so good on hot days. From Germany and England, My bed, chair, and couch. I am from my family, My mom, dad, sister, and Grandma That comfort me when I’m sad. I am from “I can hear you up there!” To, “Go for it!” From the old story of ‘Princess Kate’ I am from the sugary taste of mint chocolate chip ice-cream, And salty, orange Play Dough From chicken frying on the grill, And candy apples waiting on a napkin. I am from the beautiful pictures of my family, Coming from my mind, my pink, glistening camera, and my quilted scrap-book It is these memories I will never forget.

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And here’s another student example:

by Donovan “Where I’m From…” I am from rivers, from beaches and lobster pots. I am from salty oceans which make me shiver in the cold. I am from the Mouth of the Merrimack River the roughest place on the East Coast Which I go through every summer day I know it by heart. I’m from Cranmore and skiing from Dexter and Peyton I’m from the bankers, and the doctors from “Go Fast or Go Home” I’m from stories about my brother and lullabies my dad made up for us as babies. I’m from Andrea and Brady Barbecue and chicken fingers from the hysterical songs about my brother all making me lucky. In a room, I have baseball trophies that I will cherish all my life I am from those times that whizzed by so fast that all belong to my home.

I hope you try this in your classrooms.  Please let me know how it goes by adding to the comments!  (Be sure to see the comment by the poet herSELF!)

Independent Project Series – Poetry Project

George Ella Lyon

Dear Elizabeth,

I’m so glad to know you and your students have found this exercise helpful.

Please tell them Happy National Poetry Month from me!

For all our voices,

George Ella Lyon

Elizabeth Peterson

Wow! Thank you for the your comment!

I went through this process of creating my own poem in the style and feel of yours. It was a wonderful experience! I put it together and ended up giving it to my parents. It’s very special to me.

I know when my students created their own, it made a few parents shed a few tears, or in other words, truly moved them. AH! The power and wonder of poetry!

I will be sure to send your well wishes to them all. ~Elizabeth

I did this poetry project again this year (2014) and my students wrote some of the most wonderful, sentimental poetry for some special women in their life this past Mother’s Day. This is really such a wonderful thing to do for family members (or just for your own enjoyment!)

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Reinforce Alliteration, discuss poetry and create a beautiful work of art! Great cross-curricular lesson plan from Creative Curriculum.

Jen

I’m going to do this with my 6th graders this week for National Day of Writing on the 20th. Thank you! The form for the worksheet takes me to a webinar page… is that worksheet still available?

Hi Jen! I’m so glad you are going to do this with your students. Please come back and share how it goes! You were brought to a webinar sign up page, but you also should have received an email with the resource link. Please be sure to check your spam/junk just in case. Let me know!! Elizabeth

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Table of contents.

  • Hidden Thoughts by Ruby Archer
  • Where Do Thoughts Come From? by Annette Wynne
  • A Wish Is Quite a Tiny Thing by Annette Wynne
  • A thought went up my mind to-day by Emily Dickinson
  • The Lost Thought by Emily Dickinson
  • I felt a funeral in my brain by Emily Dickinson
  • I found the phrase to every thought by Emily Dickinson
  • The Brain by Emily Dickinson
  • The brain within its groove by Emily Dickinson
  • The thought beneath so slight a film by Emily Dickinson
  • My Mind by William Byrd
  • "When as a Lad" by Isabel Ecclestone Mackay
  • The Treasure by Rupert Brooke
  • The Busy Heart by Rupert Brooke
  • On Evening by Eliza and Sarah Wolcott
  • Bond and Free by Robert Frost
  • Children of the Brain, excerpt by Kate Slaughter McKinney
  • A Lily of the Valley by Kate Slaughter McKinney
  • At a Window Sill by Christopher Morley
  • Hidden Treasures by Kate Louise Wheeler
  • Seed Thoughts by Kate Louise Wheeler
  • Roots and Earth by Ruby Archer
  • If a Bird May Think by Annette Wynne
  • A Thought by Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Lilacs by Helen Emma Maring
  • A Thousand Thoughts by Annette Wynne
  • Thoughts by Annette Wynne
  • I Like the Brook by Annette Wynne
  • Sometimes by Annette Wynne
  • In a Garden by Bliss Carman
  • My Kingdom by Louisa May Alcott
  • Before The Fire by James Edwin Campbell

Hidden Thoughts

Some thoughts there are that grow like ocean flowers, Without the sun, Deep down in sweetly dark and silent bowers, Betrayed to none - Ruby Archer Hidden Thoughts “
Some thoughts there are that grow like ocean flowers, Without the sun, Deep down in sweetly dark and silent bowers, Betrayed to none Seek not to draw them forth to sympathy, O kindly friend. If once those petals were the light to see, Their bloom would end.

Where Do Thoughts Come From?

The minute I'm awake in bed A hundred thoughts pop in my head, Before I've had the time to dress A hundred more— They wait all night for me, I guess. But where they go I do not know, Or where they're from; I know just this—they always come; And even grown-up people say To find this out there is no way. Some thoughts are very light and small, And some are brave and strong and tall, And some are bright and pretty, too; And some are loving, good, and true. The strangest thing it is, I find, I'm like the thoughts inside my mind, So thoughts, keep coming all day, do— Especially the good and true!

A Wish Is Quite a Tiny Thing

A wish is quite a tiny thing Just like a bird upon the wing, It flies away all fancy free And lights upon a house or tree; It flies across the farthest air, And builds a safe nest anywhere.

A thought went up my mind to-day

A thought went up my mind to-day That I have had before, But did not finish, — some way back, I could not fix the year, Nor where it went, nor why it came The second time to me, Nor definitely what it was, Have I the art to say. But somewhere in my soul, I know I've met the thing before; It just reminded me — 't was all — And came my way no more.

The Lost Thought

I felt a cleaving in my mind As if my brain had split; I tried to match it, seam by seam, But could not make them fit. The thought behind I strove to join Unto the thought before, But sequence ravelled out of reach Like balls upon a floor.

I felt a funeral in my brain

I felt a funeral in my brain, And mourners, to and fro, Kept treading, treading, till it seemed That sense was breaking through. And when they all were seated, A service like a drum Kept beating, beating, till I thought My mind was going numb. And then I heard them lift a box, And creak across my soul With those same boots of lead, again. Then space began to toll As all the heavens were a bell, And Being but an ear, And I and silence some strange race, Wrecked, solitary, here.

I found the phrase to every thought

I found the phrase to every thought I ever had, but one; And that defies me, — as a hand Did try to chalk the sun To races nurtured in the dark; — How would your own begin? Can blaze be done in cochineal, Or noon in mazarin?
The brain is wider than the sky, For, put them side by side, The one the other will include With ease, and you beside. The brain is deeper than the sea, For, hold them, blue to blue, The one the other will absorb, As sponges, buckets do. The brain is just the weight of God, For, lift them, pound for pound, And they will differ, if they do, As syllable from sound.
The human brain is like a mill-stone, turning ever round and round. If it have nothing else to grind, it must itself be ground. – Unknown “

The brain within its groove

The brain within its groove Runs evenly and true; But let a splinter swerve, 'T were easier for you To put the water back When floods have slit the hills, And scooped a turnpike for themselves, And blotted out the mills!

The thought beneath so slight a film

The thought beneath so slight a film Is more distinctly seen, — As laces just reveal the surge, Or mists the Apennine.
My mind to me a kingdom is; Such perfect joy therein I find, As far exceeds all earthly bliss That God or nature hath assigned; Though much I want that most would have, Yet still my mind forbids to crave. No princely pomp, no wealthy store, No force to win the victory, No wily wit to salve a sore, No shape to feed a loving eye; To none of these I yield as thrall; For why? my mind doth serve for all. I see how plenty surfeits oft, And hasty climbers soon do fall; I see that those which are aloft Mishap doth threaten most of all: They get with toil, they keep with fear: Such cares my mind could never bear. Content I live, this is my stay; I seek no more than may suffice; I press to bear no haughty sway; Look, what I lack my mind supplies. Lo, thus I triumph like a king, Content with that my mind doth bring. Some have too much, yet still do crave; I little have, and seek no more. They are but poor, though much they have, And I am rich with little store; They poor, I rich; they beg, I give; They lack, I leave; they pine, I live. I laugh not at another’s loss, I grudge not at another’s gain; No worldly waves my mind can toss; My state at one doth still remain: I fear no foe, I fawn no friend; I loathe not life, nor dread my end. Some weigh their pleasure by their lust, Their wisdom by their rage of will; Their treasure is their only trust, A cloakèd craft their store of skill; But all the pleasure that I find Is to maintain a quiet mind. My wealth is health and perfect ease, My conscience clear my chief defence; I neither seek by bribes to please, Nor by deceit to breed offence: Thus do I live; thus will I die; Would all did so as well as I!

"When as a Lad"

When, as a lad, at break of day I watched the fishers sail away, My thoughts, like flocking birds, would follow Across the curving sky's blue hollow, And on and on— Into the very heart of dawn! For long I searched the world! Ah me! I searched the sky, I searched the sea, With much of useless grief and rueing, Those winged thoughts of mine pursuing— So dear were they, So lovely and so far away! I seek them still and always will Until my laggard heart is still, And I am free to follow, follow, Across the curving sky's blue hollow, Those thoughts too fleet For any save the soul's swift feet!

The Treasure

When colour goes home into the eyes, And lights that shine are shut again With dancing girls and sweet birds' cries Behind the gateways of the brain; And that no-place which gave them birth, shall close The rainbow and the rose:— Still may Time hold some golden space Where I'll unpack that scented store Of song and flower and sky and face, And count, and touch, and turn them o'er, Musing upon them; as a mother, who Has watched her children all the rich day through Sits, quiet-handed, in the fading light, When children sleep, ere night.

The Busy Heart

Now that we've done our best and worst, and parted, I would fill my mind with thoughts that will not rend. (O heart, I do not dare go empty-hearted) I'll think of Love in books, Love without end; Women with child, content; and old men sleeping; And wet strong ploughlands, scarred for certain grain; And babes that weep, and so forget their weeping; And the young heavens, forgetful after rain; And evening hush, broken by homing wings; And Song's nobility, and Wisdom holy, That live, we dead. I would think of a thousand things, Lovely and durable, and taste them slowly, One after one, like tasting a sweet food. I have need to busy my heart with quietude.

Bond and Free

Love has earth to which she clings With hills and circling arms about— Wall within wall to shut fear out. But Thought has need of no such things, For Thought has a pair of dauntless wings. On snow and sand and turf, I see Where Love has left a printed trace With straining in the world’s embrace. And such is Love and glad to be. But Thought has shaken his ankles free. Thought cleaves the interstellar gloom And sits in Sirius’ disc all night, Till day makes him retrace his flight, With smell of burning on every plume, Back past the sun to an earthly room. His gains in heaven are what they are. Yet some say Love by being thrall And simply staying possesses all In several beauty that Thought fares far To find fused in another star.

Children of the Brain, excerpt

Our thoughts—the children of the brain— Are born for us some good to gain, And if we rear them just and right, They’ll seek the day instead of night. Long in the harvest field they’ll work— Brave laborers that do not shirk, And they will reap just what we sow...

A Lily of the Valley

Just a breath of fragrance On the breeze—alas! A lily of the valley Dying in the grass. Just a recollection Followed with a sigh; Just a teardrop dripping Down the cheek, and why?
A stillness now pervades the busy world, As night approaches with her mantle gray, The cricket now begins her evening lay, And all to peace, and quiet sleep, are lull'd. This is the hour, if bliss is felt below, For sweet reflection now to make complete,— Her quiet solitude her calm retreat,— More of herself, and less of earth to know. The hour to contemplate the soul's true worth, When noise and busy care are lull'd away; The moon comes forth behind her sable gray, And all the stars begin to sparkle forth. Now sweet composure calms the mind to rest, And all is still, save where the distant bell Dies on the ear, the watch-men cry "all's well," Then quiet peace responsive fills the breast. Here, in an hour of contemplation sweet, The soul can sing with unmolested ease, Of future joys, where all may find release From this vain world, transform'd to joys complete. This world's a scene of varied light and shade, Where grief and tears successive cross our way; But there's a rest where darkness turns to day— Where sorrow never shall the soul invade.
For reason moves with cautious, careful feet – John Charles McNeill Attraction “

At a Window Sill

To write a sonnet needs a quiet mind.... I paused and pondered, tried again. To write.... Raising the sash, I breathed the winter night: Papers and small hot room were left behind. Against the gusty purple, ribbed and spined With golden slots and vertebræ of light Men's cages loomed. Down sliding from a height An elevator winked as it declined. Coward! There is no quiet in the brain— If pity burns it not, then beauty will: Tinder it is for every blowing spark. Uncertain whether this is bliss or pain The unresting mind will gaze across the sill From high apartment windows, in the dark.

Hidden Treasures

Beneath the waves of ocean blue, The precious pearls are lost from view; Within the darkness of the mine, The gold and uncut diamonds shine; From human sight beneath the sky, The little seeds in waiting lie. Within the mind, like pearls of white, Some hidden thoughts await the light; Which, brightly polished, shall outshine The varied treasures of the mine; And like the seeds that wake to flowers, Shall bless and brighten all life's hours.

Seed Thoughts

The celebrated Author pens His thorough thoughts from depths of mind, And they are not in proper place Until the depths of our's they find. The wisest reader may perceive, In writings that shall ever live, A reflex of his own wise thoughts That to the world he did not give; But to the mind of him who learns, They are as seeds of knowledge brought That soon take root and rarefy Into a whole great field of thought.

Roots and Earth

Poor, pitiful race of unthinkers! We shrink from the roots of things, Fearing defilement of lingers, Meeting the earth where it clings. We go through life always plucking Visible blossoms of words,— Careless of what lies beneath them As the honey-bees or the birds. We want the flowers for garlands. If truth of the dust be espied, And the roots of thought follow our plucking,— Disdainful, we fling all aside. A plant cannot bloom without rootlets, And roots cannot live without earth; No more can our words be enduring, If thoughts have not truth for their birth.

If a Bird May Think

If a bird may think, its thoughts are not so small, For it may think of skies or hills or anything at all. So a child may think, thoughts big and free and wide— It's good for birds and children, thoughts need not fit inside.
It is very nice to think The world is full of meat and drink, With little children saying grace In every Christian kind of place.
A wealth of lilacs have I here, Their mystic whispers stir my ear. Their lovely fragrance fills my heart, As memories their blooms impart. When I was but a little child, A lilac bush, untrimmed and wild, Delighted me with joy untold, Where shone the sun of purest gold, I pulled the clustered lilac spray And breathed their fragrance of the day. One morning time a lilac hue Slipped softly o'er the sea of blue. It seemed that souls of lilacs gone Had stolen back to rule the dawn. Fair lilacs of my thousand dreams, My heart amid you thrills and teems With thoughts and hopes of life to be That seeks to win the soul of me.

A Thousand Thoughts

A thousand thoughts come in my head And fill the livelong day; Some are so big I wonder how They find the space to stay; And sometimes they're so busy I go off quite alone And talk to them beneath the sky Upon a mossy stone; And I have quite a pleasant day Just listening to what they say; Some come from near and some from far, And some are pretty as a star; Some are quite big and some are small, Some can't be understood at all By just a child like me; And so I'll wait until I'm big to see.
I I think I'd like to live on Mars, Or any of the neighbor stars; I'd look down on the earth and see How very busy folks could be; I'd watch them running round and round Intent on looking at the ground. II If I could build a brand new sky I would not make it half so high, I'd hang it on the tops of trees Where I could reach it at my ease, I'd climb up through the evening bars And see the wrong side of the stars.

I Like the Brook

I like the brook, I like the tree, The solemn-sounding rolling sea, The little roads where children stray,— I like to like things all the day.
Sometimes I think I'd like to be Small as a robin in a tree, So I could be with little things That go on tiny feet or wings. But other times I'd like to be Tall as the robin's very tree, So I could stretch out very far And be with great big things that are.

In a Garden

Thought is a garden wide and old For airy creatures to explore, Where grow the great fantastic flowers With truth for honey at the core. There like a wild marauding bee Made desperate by hungry fears, From gorgeous If to dark Perhaps I blunder down the dusk of years.
A little kingdom I possess, Where thoughts and feelings dwell, And very hard I find the task Of governing it well; For passion tempts and troubles me, A wayward will misleads, And selfishness its shadow casts On all my words and deeds. How can I learn to rule myself, To be the child I should, Honest and brave, nor ever tire Of trying to be good? How can I keep a sunny soul To shine along life's way? How can I tune my little heart To sweetly sing all day? Dear Father, help me with the love That casteth out my fear; Teach me to lean on thee, and feel That thou art very near, That no temptation is unseen, No childish grief too small, Since thou, with patience infinite, Doth soothe and comfort all. I do not ask for any crown But that which all may win, Nor seek to conquer any world Except the one within. Be thou my guide until I find, Led by a tender hand, Thy happy kingdom in myself , And dare to take command.

Before The Fire

Before the wide-mouthed hearth I sit, While rudely roars the wind outdoor; Upon the walls strange shadows flit Or dervish-like dance on the floor; Now softened to a minor strain, As if it came from far away, As if the wail of souls in pain, The long imprisoned sunbeams' lay. For aeons since when young was Time, And Earth still wore the flush of Youth, Long ere the birth of Man and Crime, And dark-browed Hate and tear-stained Ruth, The tyrant Sun imprisoned in The heart of oak and ash his beams To expiate some unknown sin — Some woodsprite told me in my dreams. The flames that up the chimney race And clap with glee their red, red hands, Or snap their fingers in my face, Or 'sault the wall in storming bands, Are sunbeams bright but now set free From centuries of prison dark — A spirit moves each flame I see, A sunbeam's soul is in each spark.

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In this mini lesson, students will read two poems about bugs (eek!) and reflect and write their own short poem. Optional pre-reading activity with adjectives included!

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What are Poem Templates?

Poem templates are creative tools that can enhance their writing skills and encourage them to experiment with different poetic forms. These templates are predesigned forms that provide a structured framework for writing poems. Using poem templates is a great way to introduce different poetic forms such as sonnets, haikus, acrostics, and limericks. With the help of a poem template, students can focus on the creative aspect of writing poems, such as choosing the right words, playing with metaphors and similes, and developing their own unique writing style.

What Are the Different Types of Poetry Templates Available for Your Classroom?

Poetry is a creative and fun way for students to express themselves through words. One way to encourage this is by using poem templates, which are designed to help writers come up with their own poems. At Storyboard That, we have various types of poetry worksheets available for your classroom, each with its own unique style and structure.

  • Acrostic poem planners are a great way to get students thinking creatively while also teaching them about words and language. They can be used for any subject, such as science or social studies, and encourage students to write a poem using the letters of a particular word or phrase.
  • Poetry template planners are another type of worksheet that can be used to guide students through the process of writing poems. These templates typically include prompts and space for students to brainstorm and jot down their ideas before drafting their final poem.
  • Haikus are a classic form of Japanese poetry that are great for practicing brevity and creativity. They consist of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable count, making them a great way to teach students about syllables and rhythm in language.
  • Sonnets are a more complex form of poetry that consist of 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme. They are a great way to challenge more advanced students and teach them about the structure and form of traditional poetry.
  • Villanelles are another type of poetry worksheet that can be used to challenge writers. They consist of 19 lines and a specific rhyme scheme, making them a more complex form of poetry to write. They are an excellent tool for teachers looking to help their class master this intricate form of poetry. The template provides a clear outline of the structure and rhyme scheme of a villanelle poem, making it easier to understand and follow.
  • Limericks are a fun and playful type of poetry that can be used to encourage writers to be creative and silly. They typically consist of five lines with a specific rhyming pattern and are a great way to introduce kids to the fun and imaginative side of writing their own poems.

No matter which type of poetry template you choose, using them in the classroom is a great way to teach language, creativity, and self-expression. With these templates, students can write their own poems and gain a deeper appreciation for the power and beauty of words.

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Engaging Classroom Activities Using A Poetry Template to Improve Creative Writing Skills

Poetry templates are a great resource to engage your class in creative writing and improve their writing skills. Here are some activities that you can do in your classroom using poetry templates:

  • Acrostic Poem Challenge: Give your class a topic or a word, and ask them to create an acrostic poem using the letters of the word. Use the acrostic poem template to help them structure their poem.
  • Poetry Elements Analysis: Use poetry elements worksheets to teach about the different elements of poetry, such as rhyme, meter, and figurative language. Then, have them apply their knowledge by creating a poem using a poetry template. You can take the analysis of poetry a step further by introducing writers to SMILE Poetry Analysis . This method encourages kids to analyze the Subject, Mood, Imagery, Language, and Emotion in a poem to gain a deeper understanding of the author's message.
  • Write Your Own Poem: We have a variety of free templates for poems, such as the color poem template, to give learners a fun and creative way to write their own poems. Encourage them to experiment with different poetry forms and techniques.
  • Poetry Performance: Have your students select a poem from a poetry worksheet and practice performing it in front of the class. This activity helps them build confidence in public speaking and interpretation of poetry.
  • Collaborative Poetry Writing: Divide your class into small groups and assign each group a different type of poetry worksheet, such as a sonnet or a villanelle poem template. Have each group create their own poem and then combine the poems to create a collaborative class poem.

By using poetry templates in the classroom, you can enhance your students' creative writing skills and provide them with a fun and engaging way to learn about poetry. So why not start incorporating poetry templates into your classroom activities today? With the variety of templates available, you can easily find ones that fit your students' interests and skill levels. Give learners the opportunity to express themselves creatively and develop their writing skills through poetry.

More Template Options to Enhance Learning

Looking for creative ways to enhance writing skills? Check out our journal cover worksheet templates ! These templates not only serve as a fun activity, but they also encourage writers to express their thoughts and ideas through writing. Once your students have completed their journal covers, use the opportunity to teach point of view in literature . By analyzing different points of view in literature, kids can develop a deeper understanding of the narrative and how it is shaped by the perspective of the characters. Take the fun even further by having your class turn their poems into a graphic novel with one of our graphic novel templates ! Finally, if you are looking for a way to help students organize their time and work, check out a printable student planner template today!

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