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PowerPoint Poetry Project
Seventh graders create PowerPoint poetry "books." They write five to seven autobiographical poems, select appropriate photos and music, and combine everything into a PowerPoint poetry presentation. They use many technological resources...
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Recognizing Text Relay
Fifth graders recognize and distinguish between different types of text. After a discussion of the various types of text, small groups compete in a relay race game demonstrating their knowledge of the text. Correct choices earn...
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We're Going to the Zoo!
Young scholars write and publish a poem as part of a class poetry collection after analyzing the poetic structures of haiku, limericks, sound poems and free verse. After viewing a multimedia demonstration of the poetic structures, and...
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May 12th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 12th is Limerick Day. Students learn the guidelines for writing a limerick.
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Alliterations Allowed
Fourth graders recognize and create alliterative language in both literary and commercial use. In this language arts lesson, 4th graders analyze pieces of poetry and focus on the use of imagery, personification, and figures of speech.
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A Fish Tale
Young scholars brainstorm a list of famous events that took place on the sea. They write a poem or short story from the fish's perspective about the famous event they have chosen. Students share their work with the class.
Stephen F. Austin State University, College of Fine Arts
The Ugly Duckling
It's not about what you look like on the outside! A study guide for the stage adaptation of The Ugly Duckling reminds learners that being cruel to those in need is not helpful—and that we all belong somewhere.
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Online Collaborative Writing Lesson Plan
Middle schoolers write poetry and post it on the Internet for others to see.
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Pumpkin Writing Paper
In this writing worksheet, students use the blank lined paper with a colorful pumpkin border for any kind of writing: reports, poetry, stories or letters.
Read Theory
Analogies 1 (Level 8)
How many ways can two words be related to one another? Learners practice with 10 analogies that cover a range of relationships. They are provided with bridge types and sentences, which assist pupils in determining the relationships...
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Tall Tales: Read, Write, Draw and Sing
Students get to know the characters and events that shaped American folktales through writing, drawing and singing activities. Handouts and worksheets are included.
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Literary Terms
In this literary terms worksheet, students define and discuss ten literary terms associated with literature and complete a word search puzzle.
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Rhyming Fruits and Vegetables
Students describe fruits and vegetables using rhyming verses. They discuss the Five Fruits and Vegetables a Day campaign and rhyming words, and create a rhyming riddle using the "Rhyming Riddles" worksheet.
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Citizens for Responsible Change
Third graders write a petition to a school figure, get signatures from other students, share the petition with the appropriate authority, and then work as leaders to carry out the group's solution.
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Using Scholastic News to Introduce the Net
Third graders log on to the net, type in the address for Scholastic and browse the subjects for the week. They select one area of interest and generate five interesting facts about the article.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Limerick Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing limerick poems. An example of a limerick poem is provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Writing, Reading, and Understanding Poetry
This tutorial focuses on different aspects of poetry: definitions, types of poetry with examples, and how to read, write, and analyze poetry. It includes three videos: a YouTube video of "El Guante" performing a free verse poem, a...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Edward Lear, Limericks, and Nonsense: A Little Nonsense
In this lesson plan, students will consider Edward Lear, Limericks, and Nonsense: A Little Nonsense. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: "The Floating Old Man" by Edward Lear
This site offers the text and audio of the limerick "The Floating Old Man" by Edward Lear. You can listen to the poem online or download it.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: "There Was a Young Lady of Norway" by Edward Lear
This site offers the text and audio of the limerick "There Was a Young Lady of Norway" by Edward Lear. You can listen to the poem online or download it.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: "There Was an Old Man in a Tree" by Edward Lear
[This site offers the text and audio of the limerick "There Was an Old Man in a Tree" by Edward Lear. You can listen to the poem online or download it.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: "There Was an Old Man of Dee Side" by Edward Lear
This site offers the text and the audio of the poem "There Was an Old Man of Dee-side" by Edward Lear. You can listen to the poem online or download it.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: "There Was an Old Man of Dumbree" by Edward Lear
This site features the text and audio of the poem "There Was an Old Man of Dumbree" by Edward Lear. You can listen to the poem online or download it.
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Repeat After Us: "There Was a Young Girl of Majorca" by Edward Lear
[To hear audio, use Chrome browser.] This site provides the text and audio of the poem "There Was a Young Girl of Majorca" by Edward Lear.
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