Poetry Independent Work Packet

This comprehensive set offers 20 individual assignments, each providing an engaging introduction to the life, style, achievements, and legacy of a renowned poet. Written at a 7th-grade level for ESOL students, the content is clear, approachable, and adaptable, making it suitable for a wide range of learners across different grade levels or with varying reading abilities.

Each assignment includes four thoughtful questions designed to encourage students to think critically about the poet’s work and lasting impact. Whether used in an ESOL classroom or for general education, these assignments support the development of reading and comprehension skills while fostering a deeper appreciation for poetry. Perfect for building a love of literature in your students!

This assignment provides an engaging introduction to the life, style, achievements, and legacy of a renowned poet. Written at a 7th-grade level for ESOL students, the content is clear and approachable, making it suitable for a wide range of learners, including those in different grade levels or with varying reading abilities.

The four included questions encourage students to think critically about the poet’s work and impact. Whether for ESOL students or a broader classroom, this assignment helps develop essential reading and comprehension skills while fostering a deeper appreciation for poetry.

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A Bad Kitty Christmas Spelling Activities, 9 Page NO PREP Packet

* All pages using Lined Paper for easy handwriting practice:

9 Pages Total Include:

1. Word Search page (20 words)

2. Word Scramble page (10 words)

3. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

4. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

5. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

6. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

7. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

8. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

9. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

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A Bad Kitty Christmas Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension

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Poetry Month Biography: Edgar Allan Poe Reading Comprehension & Questions

Immerse your students in the haunting tales and mesmerizing poetry of Edgar Allan Poe with this comprehensive reading passage! In this resource, students will unravel the enigmatic life and literary legacy of Poe, a renowned American writer celebrated for his chilling stories

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage about Sylvia Plath's life and poetry.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Poetry Month Biography: William Blake Reading Comprehension & Questions

Embark on an enlightening journey into the imaginative world of William Blake with this captivating reading passage! In this resource, students will unravel the life, artistic vision, and enduring impact of Blake, a visionary poet, and artist whose works continue to inspire people.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

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• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
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• Bell Ringers

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Poetry Month Biography: William Shakespeare Reading Comprehension & Questions

Embark on a thrilling exploration of the timeless works and enduring legacy of William Shakespeare with this captivating reading passage! In this resource, students will delve into the life, plays, and poetic brilliance of Shakespeare, the iconic playwright whose words continue to shape literature and culture to this day.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Poetry Month Biography: Sylvia Plath Reading Comprehension & Questions

Welcome to our exciting Sylvia Plath Biography activity for Poetry Month! This resource is perfect for engaging students in learning about the life and work of Sylvia Plath, a renowned poet.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage about Sylvia Plath's life and poetry.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Poetry Month Biography: Elizabeth Barrett Reading Comprehension & Questions

Embark on a poetic odyssey through the remarkable life and works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning with this enlightening reading passage! In this resource, students will uncover the profound impact of Barrett Browning, a pioneering poet whose verses transcend time, inspiring generations with themes of love, freedom, and social consciousness.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

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Poetry Month Biography: Maya Angelou Reading Comprehension & Questions

Invite your students to discover the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Maya Angelou with this enlightening reading passage! In this resource, students will journey through the remarkable achievements of Angelou, an acclaimed author, poet, and civil rights activist whose words continue to inspire and resonate with readers worldwide.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

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This resource features a digital set of 25 reader response journal prompts to complement your Shakespeare unit and support distance learning using Google Drive. Each bell ringer is comprised of a Shakespearean quote from one of his plays or sonnets and a thoughtfully crafted question that encourages students to personally connect and appreciate the timelessness of his work. Prompts can be used as bell-ringers (most popular and mean the first 5 minutes of every class for more than a month are planned for you!), summarizers, stations, full class or small group discussion questions, for homework, task cards, sub plans, as a filler activity… the possibilities are endless!

Example of a prompt:

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players… and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages” ~ As You Like It

What types of roles do you play in your own life? How do these roles differ and to what audience(s) are they played? Why do we find ourselves playing different roles for different people within our lives?

Enjoy using these bell ringers during your study of any Shakespearean play or any time throughout the year when you just need to hear a few wise words from the Bard!

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This resource features a digital set of 20 reader response journal prompts to complement your Edgar Allan Poe unit and support distance learning using Google Drive. Each prompt is comprised of a quote from the Master of Suspense himself and a thoughtfully crafted question that encourages students to personally connect and appreciate the timelessness of his musings. Prompts can be used as bell-ringers (most popular and mean the first 5 minutes of every class for more than a month are planned for you!), exit tickets, stations, full class or small group discussion questions, for homework, task cards, sub plans, as a filler activity… the possibilities are endless!

Example of a prompt:

"Who has not, a hundred times, found himself committing a vile or a silly action, for no other reason than because he knows he should not?”

Think of a time when you did something while you were very much aware that you should not be doing it. Why did you do it? What were the consequences of your decision to commit this wrong?

Enjoy using these bell ringers during your study of any of Poe's stories, Halloween, or any time throughout the year when you just need to hear a few wise words from the Father of Horror!

This product requires free accounts through Google Drive and is completely paperless.

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More resources to round out your Edgar Allan Poe unit:

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Bell Ringer Journal Prompts (paper version)

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Brochure

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe's Obituary

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Quote Posters

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game

Chilling literature guides to frighten your students for months!

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Elevate French language skills in Middle School with our comprehensive Genre Studies collection! Tailored for French Immersion and First Language students, it includes graphic organizers, mini lessons, success criteria, rubrics, abundant examples, and discussion prompts. Empower grades 4-8 students for exceptional writing success across various genres

Are you having trouble knowing where to start? Where to end? Do you have difficulty teaching smaller chunks so that your students know what is expected of them, so they can write effectively and confidently? Is this your first year of teaching and would you like to see a model or example to guide you in the years to come? Are you looking for success criteria and models? Do you honestly struggle to differentiate, yourself, between the different genres your students are expected to produce? Look no further! I've done the work so you can teach with confidence and your students perform with confidence.

My genre studies will give you enough teachable content, printable activities, discussion prompts, and guided writing opportunities to write with ease and confidence. Each of my genre sets begins with teachable content and integrated mini-lessons and reflections for your students to share, participate, and collaborate with their peers. If you are not comfortable with teaching genres, this is the product for you. I guide your classes, YOU facilitate it in person.

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This bundle includes all gender studies:

• Narrative writing (le récit narratif)
• Persuasive writing (le texte d'opinion)
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• Poetic writing (la poésie)
• Informative/descriptive writing (le rapport de recherche)
• Comics (la bande dessinée)
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Avez-vous du mal à savoir par où commencer ? Où finir ? Avez-vous de la difficulté à enseigner de plus petits morceaux afin que vos élèves sachent ce qu'on attend d'eux, afin qu'ils puissent écrire efficacement et en toute confiance ? C'est votre première année d'enseignement et vous aimez voir un modèle ou un exemple pour vous guider dans les années à venir ? Cherchez vous des critères de réussite et des modèles - Avez-vous honnêtement du mal à faire la différence, vous-même, entre les différents genres que vos élèves sont censés produire ? Cherchez pas plus loin! J'ai fait le travail pour que vous puissiez enseigner avec confiance et pour que vos élèves performent avec confiance.

Mes études de genre vous donneront suffisamment de contenu enseignable, d'activités imprimables, d'invitations de discussion et d'opportunités d'écriture guidée pour écrire avec facilité et confiance. Chacun de mes ensembles de genres commence par un contenu enseignable et des minis-leçons et réflexions intégrées pour que vos élèves partagent, participent et collaborent avec leurs pairs. Si vous n'êtes pas à l'aise avec l'enseignement des genres, c'est le produit qu'il vous faut. JE guide vos cours, VOUS le facilitez en personne.

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Cette étude de genre fait partie d'un ensemble grandissant, que vous pouvez trouver ici.

Ce document étudie en profondeur la poésie et l'expression poétique.

Voici ce que vous pouvez attendre de cette ressource :

• Diapositives d'enseignement (73 pages)

• Définissons ensemble ce qu'est la poésie et les poètes

• Explication sur les schémas de rimes, les strophes, les vers, les syllabes

• Explication sur les dispositifs littéraires et les figures de style (comparaisons, métaphores, onomatopées)

• Discussion sur le thème

• Minis-poèmes modèles

• Invitations + discussions

• Activités sur la différenciation des trois schémas de rimes

• Activités sur la différenciation des métaphores des comparaisons

• Jeu kinesthésique sur les syllabes

• Explication des haïkus et acrostiches

• Poème décortiqué!

• Activités sur la planification + organisation des idées

• Un poème guidé - sa création, sa révision, son amélioration étape par étape comme texte modèle

• Étapes d'amélioration et de révision.

• Carnet d'élève (37 pages)

• Rendre un texte poétique

• Réfléchir pour écrire de la poésie (7 activités réflexives personnelles pour encourager une pensée poétique et générer des idées créatives).

• Sois dans la zone

• La musique et les figures de style

• Haïku (2 activités)

• Quintain

• Diamante (3 activités)

• Poème biographique (2 activités)

• Tanka

• Acrostiche (2 activités)

• Poème allitératif

• Le poème-pensée

• Investigation des mots (un mini-dictionnaire du vocabulaire de la poésie)

• Mon poème tout garni

• Projet final: Mon anthologie

• Détails du projet

• Critères de réussite

• Activité de pré-écriture

• Brouillons + listes de vérification (x4)

• Évaluation par les pairs

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