Slam poetry for middle school

Inspire middle and high schoolers with this list of must-share poems.

Teach your students what a poem is as well as all the important information necessary while teaching poetry, like: vocabulary, sound devices, types of poetry, figurative language, how to analyze a poem, & rhyme scheme. Kobe Bryant’s Dear Basketball Poem, Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost, students write their own original poems, TDA Essay, Blackout Poetry, Poetry Digital Escape Room, one pager poetry project, & poetry test! These lessons all make up a FULL UNIT for 7th, 8th, or 9th…

There are so many reasons to bring poetry writing into the classroom. Whether you teach reluctant writers, language learners, or experienced authors - poetry has a lot to offer to everyone. In this blog post, you’ll learn some of the benefits of writing poetry with your students. I’ll also share some of my favorite writing workshops for teaching students how to write poetry. Read on for more strategies and lesson plan ideas to teach poetry writing in middle school and high school!

Looking for new poetry for your middle school and high school students? These 30 poems, recommended and tested by secondary ELA teachers in their own classrooms, are sure to engage and inspire your students during National Poetry Month or any time of year.

This sweet & classic compilation of poems for middle school will give your poetry unit the extra pizzaz you've been looking for!

Read about 9 fun poetry lessons for secondary. Liven up your next poetry unit by incorporating some new instructional strategies. #TeachingPoetry #HighSchoolELA

Looking for poetic devices in songs? They are one of the best tools for teaching students poetry! Song lyrics are one of the most effective ways to engage students in your poetry unit. They are also a great way to explore examples of poetic devices in popular culture. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to use poetic devices in songs to teach students poetry. You’ll also find a few lesson plan ideas and resources with examples of poetic devices in popular song lyrics. Read on to learn…

Learn how you can instill the love of poetry in your students with these lessons, activities, and resources to teach high school poetry.

These 12 poems are perfect for middle school students. This post includes lesson plan focus notes for teaching literary analysis, and what to love about the poem. Grab the free poetry discussion starter! #poetry #lessonplan #poems #middleschool

A few of our favorite poetry videos for middle and high school students. Teaching poetic elements, listening to poem readings, and more.