For this poetry worksheet, students read about how to write a haiku poem. Then, students write a their own haiku and a reflection about their poem.

As you introduce your scholars to haiku and cinquain poetry, give them plenty of opportunity to practice. This brief learning exercise gives an example of each, then scaffolds the syllable breakdowns for writers to create two poems of...

In this Tanka poem instructional activity, 6th graders analyze a Tanka poem for number of syllables and content parameters, then write one about a journey, real or imagined using the 6 step writing process.

Looking for a resource to introduce homeschoolers and other out-of-class learners to the elements of poetry? Check out this packet that defines and illustrates important poetry terms.

In this Haiku poetry instructional activity, students will read 20 examples of Haiku poems written by students. The poems are centered around nature.

In this language arts instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle. Clues refer to types of poetry such as ballad, chant, couplet, clerihew, limerick and tanka.

In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of multiple choice questions about a Haiku poem based on exotic sea creatures.. Page includes links to answers and resources.

In this Literature worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to poetry. There are 27 words located in the word search.

Lub-dub, lub-dub! Elementary life science learners combine creative writing with their knowledge of the cardiovascular system. They read an example haiku about how it works and then write their own! A space is also provided on the...

What do your fifth graders know about types of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry? Find out as they fill out this questionnaire that requires them to list authors and texts that exemplify each genre. Not only will you be able to assess what...

In this literature worksheet, students explore and practice writing their on cinquain poems by following the simple directions given for each of the five lines required.

In this chemistry worksheet, students look for the covalent compounds while examining the objects in the classroom. They also apply the knowledge of formulas.

In this sight word instructional activity, students practice tracing words 11-20 of Fry's second hundred sight words; words are traced 3-4 times.

Students research a chosen author. For this authors lesson, students pick one author from the list provided, do research, and write a paper.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Wonderful printable haiku form that explains how to write one and leaves room for students to write their own.