Teaching Poetry Made Easy (VIDEO POST)

Teaching Poetry is a tough subject for many teachers. If you are like me, you just need some ideas as a springboard!

Well, look no further- the video below will give you a quick overview of how to teach poetry to your students (Grades 4-5-6+, ideas can be adapted for lower grades) without the stress!

Links to Poetry Materials Mentioned in the Video:

–The Write Genre: Classroom Activities and Mini-Lessons That Promote Writing with Clarity, Style, and Flashes of Brilliance

–Scholastic Rhyming Dictionary

-Easy Teach Poetry Unit from my Teachers Pay Teachers Store

-Educatorslife Blog

-Bazillions Video (Similes and Metaphors)

-The workmats for the sensory activities are located in the Subscriber’s Perks section. To gain access, complete this form and you will receive the password in your email (along with a FREE resource! WAHOO).

Teaching Poetry Blog Posts Mentioned In Video:

-Teaching Poetry Made Easy- Part 1 -Post #1

-RHYTHM and BEAT- Teaching Poetry Made Easy- Part 2 -Post #2

-Musical Language- Teaching Poetry Made Easy- Part 3 -Post #3

Other Resources You Might Love To Help Teach Poetry:

Poetry Dodecahedron

Order Up! Forms of Poetry

Poetry Power Pack (Three Engaging Resources at 20% Discount!)

-Please leave a comment if you have further questions!

Thanks for stopping by,

John