Poetry Internation Volume 17, 2011
Alliteration, Consonance, and Assonance in Poetry
Three poems, “Under the Mangoes” by Jacqueline Bishop, Eleanor Wilner’s “What It Hinges On,” and Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” provide the text for an examination of alliteration, consonance, and assonance. After...
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Missing Short Vowels
Younger learners can practice reading and spelling words with short vowel sounds using this resource. They fill in the blanks to form simple words like bag, bed, and fox. With only twelve questions, this resource could be used as a quick...
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Other Interrogative Words
Review how to use interrogative words correctly in sentences. Middle schoolers read a short section of instructions and examples, and ask a question about the underlined words in seven sentences. Answers are provided at the bottom of the...
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Poetry Elements
Need a quick review of some of the elements of poetry? Eleven key terms are defined and illustrated.
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Punctuation Review
In this punctuation review worksheet, students rewrite 8 sentence using the proper punctuation as well as capital letters. Students then write their own original sentences.
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Punctuation Review 2
In this punctuation review worksheet, students rewrite 8 sentences using the proper punctuation as well as capital letters. Students then write their own original sentences.
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Punctuation Review 4
In this punctuation review activity, students rewrite 8 sentences using the proper punctuation as well as capital letters. Students then write their own original sentences.
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Punctuation Review 6
In this punctuation review worksheet, students rewrite 8 sentences using the proper punctuation as well as capital letters. Students then write their own original sentences.
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Punctuation Review 7
In this punctuation review instructional activity, students rewrite 8 sentences using the proper punctuation as well as capital letters. Students then write their own original sentences.
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Capital Letter Review
In this capital letter review worksheet, students respond to 2 multi-step questions that require them to identify words that should be capitalized. Students also write 3 sentences that include proper nouns.
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Capital Letter Review 3
In this capital letter review worksheet, students respond to 2 multi-step questions that require them to identify words that should be capitalized. Students also write 3 sentences that include proper nouns.
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Capital Letter Review
In this capital letter review learning exercise, students respond to 2 multi-step questions that require them to identify words that should be capitalized. Students also write 3 sentences that include proper nouns.
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Grade 2 Daily Language Review Quiz
In this daily language review quiz worksheet, 2nd graders revise 5 sentences by fixing the capitalization, punctuation, and word usage. They choose the best contraction to complete 1 sentence, and tell if the next sentence is fiction or...
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Grade 2 Daily Language Review Worksheet
In this language review worksheet, students complete 3 sections in which they re-write improperly written sentences, write the contraction for 2 words, and select the proper plural or singular form of the word to complete the sentence....
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Grade 2 Daily Language Review Worksheet
In this language review instructional activity, 2nd graders choose whether 2 statements are real or make-believe, circle the multiple choice word that best fits 2 sentences, circle the word in 2 lines that is spelt correctly and fix the...
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Spelling: Homophone Review
Third graders practice using homophones. In this homophones lesson, 3rd graders review what makes a word a homophone and use clues to complete a worksheet that requires them to write in the correct homophone.
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Definition Poems
“Hope is a tissue, wiping away your problems and fears.” Use a Definition Poem Web worksheet to model for your class how to craft a free verse poem based on an emotion. After brainstorming topics, groups use the sheet to make comparisons...
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That & What
Providing a review of that and what, this activity can be a quick and easy way to have learners review this concept. The ten questions in the activity can be answered either online or on a activity.
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Narrative Peer Editing Worksheet
Need a template for a narrative peer editing worksheet? Reviewers use this worksheet to record their responses to a classmate’s story, commenting on the effectiveness of the story’s introduction, conflict, character development, etc.
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My Mind is Blank
Investigate prewriting activities in this brainstorming lesson plan. Middle schoolers are divided into groups and are assigned a topic. They decide which prewriting technique to choose from, including free write, looping, brainstorming,...
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Interesting & Interested, etc.
While just a quick review of word usage, this ten question activity could be a great filler activity. Learners could hone their vocabulary and spelling skills using this quiz which can be done both online or as a worksheet.
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Simple or Progressive
Proper verb usage is reviewed in this worksheet. Students fill in the blanks in 10 multiple choice questions relating to verbs.
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She's = is or has?
Providing eleven sentences for English learners to review, this worksheet focuses on defining the contractions in each sentence. Students choose the correct definition based on the context clues of the sentence. Contractions include...
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Vocabulary in Context: Test Yourself with the New York Times
Drawn from the New York Times' superb Learning Network program, this multiple choice question checks readers' knowledge of two vocabulary words in a paragraph from a review of the 2011 film Take Shelter. An interactive answer key clearly...