Poetry Writing Unit - Poetry Reading and Poem Writing (Google Classroom Options)

This Poetry Writing Unit provides students with a deep understanding of the poetry genre as they read poems and write poetry. In the eleven-day unit, students write ten different types of poetry. (That means that there are plenty of opportunities to excel at writing.) They’ll study figurative language, elements of poetry, and learn how to write a poem. The individual poetry lessons and step-by-step writing guides help students to write traditional and modern poems. In addition to writing extensively, students will study the poetry genre, its vocabulary, and read and discuss more than 30 poems.

This unit develops students’ understanding of poetry and increases their confidence as readers and writers. The best part is that the engaging poetry lessons will turn your most reluctant writers into poetry enthusiasts!

Digital Version Included - This resource includes a traditional PDF version of the student writing packet, as well as a link for Google Slides. This means that this resource is ready for Google Classroom! The digital version of the packet is accessible from any computer and allows students to complete their work online. You’ll find links for digital versions of the student writing packet and the grading rubric included with this resource.

Common Core Standards:

• W.3, W.5, W.6
• RL.4, RL.5, RL.6, RL.10
• L.3, L.5, L.6

In this Poetry Writing Unit, students will:

• Develop an understanding of the poetry genre
• Recognize the features of poetry
• Incorporate sensory details and figurative language into their writing
• Practice utilizing poetry skills such as rhythm, rhyming, and descriptive vocabulary
• Follow the writing process to write 10 original poems
• Share their writing and work with others

This detailed Poetry Writing Unit includes:

• Unit Overview
• Poems at a Glance
• 11 Daily Lesson Plans
• 13 Genre-Specific Vocabulary Words
• 13 Poetic Examples of the Vocabulary Words
• Poetry Writing Ideas
• Poetry Grade Record Sheet and Rubric
• Student Poetry Writing Packet
• Poetry Web
• Poetry Writing Ideas
• Vocabulary and Example Worksheets
• Over 25 Sample Poems
• Step-by-Step Poetry Writing Guides: List Poem, Haiku, Extended Cinquain, Simile Poem, Personification Poem, Remember When Poem, Rhyme Poem, 5 Senses Poem, Concrete Poem, Free Verse Poem

* Links are provided for examples of concrete poetry. Simply, click on the links to access the sample poems.

FYI: This unit is also a part of two bundles...

• Writing Unit Bundle
• Poetry Reading, Writing, and Analyzing BUNDLE!

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