Hello!
My teaching experience includes teaching students at the Primary and the Middle school levels. I find each teaching experience so unique and a scaffold for further teaching and learning.
As learning is eclectic, I focus on creating resources that are not just practical and meaningful but also fun.
So connect with me to motivate, inspire, and empower.
Laurane @teach2tell.com
Hello!
My teaching experience includes teaching students at the Primary and the Middle school levels. I find each teaching experience so unique and a scaffold for further teaching and learning.
As learning is eclectic, I focus on creating resources that are not just practical and meaningful but also fun.
So connect with me to motivate, inspire, and empower.
Laurane @teach2tell.com
Buy now and save heaps with this growing mega phonics reading word wheels bundle. When complete, it will include 2,492 words and is currently discounted at more than 75% off! There will be 14 phonics target skills.
Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students turn the wheel to read each word individually. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.
These word wheels (both blackline and colour) could be placed at a center, displayed on a bulletin board, or sent home with students.
Build reading fluency of 40 Sight Words with these fun reading word wheels.
►ITEMS INCLUDED:
Black and White word wheels (cover and base) featuring 40 sight words supported by black and white images
Colour word wheels (cover and base) featuring 40 sight words supported by colour images
► The 40 sight words in focus in these word wheels are:
✓ all, again, bad, away, all done
✓ big, come, do, don’t down, drink
✓ eat, feel, get, go, good
✓ happy, help, here, I, in
✓ like, little, mice, more, my
✓ not, now, off, on, out
✓ play, put, read, sad, some, stop
✓ that, want, what
Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students turn the wheel to read each word individually. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.
These word wheels could be placed at a centre, displayed on a bulletin board, or sent home with students.
This resource is included in the mega READING WORD WHEELS BUNDLE.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mega-growing-bundle-phonics-reading-spelling-word-wheels-mega-bundle-12258389
Have your students practise research writing skills by collating and recording information in these editable flipbook templates on 10 celebrations. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. Student checklists, Teacher Marking Rubrics and Display Banners also included.
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ITEMS INCLUDED FOR EACH CELEBRATION FLIPBOOK PACK
✓ Blackline flipbook templates
✓ Coloured flipbook templates
✓ Editable Flipbook templates (history, food, custom and traditions)
✓ Self-editing checklist
✓ Peer-editing checklist
✓ Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options
✓ Writing sheets x 2
✓ Display Banners (2-3 options)
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PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
♦ Cover Page (11-30 options): featuring graphics (not editable)
♦ History and Origin
♦ Festive Food: food/candy specifically associated with the celebration
♦ Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts
Build reading fluency of 80 S-Blends with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables.
These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom.
Each set comes in:
* colour
* Blackline
* With visuals
* Without visuals
The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading.
You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top.
Accordion foldables have 10 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches.
The L-Blends in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are:
-sc, -sk, -sl, -sm, -sn, -sp, -st, -sw
Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.
Thank you so much for your purchase.
Build reading fluency of 70 R-Blends with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables.
These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom.
Each set comes in:
* colour
* Blackline
* With visuals
* Without visuals
The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading.
You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top.
Accordion foldables have 10 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches.
The R-Blends in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are:
-br, -cr, -dr, -fr, -gr, -pr, -tr
Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.
Thank you so much for your purchase.
Build reading fluency of 72 L-Blends with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables.
These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom.
Each set comes in:
* colour
* Blackline
* With visuals
* Without visuals
The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading.
You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top.
Accordion foldables have 12 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches.
The L-Blends in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are:
-bl, -cl, -fl, -gl, -pl, -sl
Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.
Thank you so much for your purchase.
Build reading fluency of 222 BLENDS with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables.
These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom.
Each set comes in:
✓ Colour
✓ Blackline
✓ With visuals
✓ Without visuals
→ The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading.
→ You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top.
→ All Accordion foldables have 10-12 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches. There are two copies of a single strip on a single page for two students.
→ You may also use a brad fastener to attach the reading strips together and spread-out to read as a fan. Great to send home with students to practise reading and spelling.
Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.
Use this flipbook organiser to scaffold the structure of a non-fiction Book Report. The prompts for each of the key elements of the Report will help students write effectively and keep on track.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Six posters/anchor charts on a non-fiction book report and its key elements. Print, laminate and display in class and/or view as PDF slideshow.
Cover templates x 6 (students details and quote editable)
Editable templates x 5: The Introduction, Topic Facts (x2), My Opinion, Conclusion (prompts editable)
Lined sheets for publishing x 4
Teacher Marking Rubric x 3
Self-editing and Peer editing Checklists
Banners (plain and decorated)
SUGGESTED USE:
Project the PDF file on the interactive notebook to introduce the parts of a non-fiction book report via the posters/anchor charts. Also show students the flipbook templates and completed sample. Discuss the requirements for each template of the book report.
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the specific book under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK:
You can choose either of the two options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in pages. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
PREPARATION
→ For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut.
→ For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.
DISPLAY
After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the Banner.
These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Scaffold the structure of a narrative with this useful flipbook that features guiding prompts for each component of the genre. Your students will be able to write out their draft in this structured flipbook, self-edit, peer-edit and finally publish their masterpiece.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Blackline flipbook templates (editable)
Twenty Posters/Anchor Charts on the structural components of a Narrative
Seven detailed Narrative Picture Prompts
Lined sheets for publishing written content
VCOP (colour) Posters/Anchor Charts
Student reference sheets on vocabulary, punctuation, openers, and connectives
Self and peer-editing Checklist
Teacher Grading Rubric
Graphic Organisers x 2 on the Plot
EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
1. Cover Template X 5: edit student details and quote
The Writing Prompt: a prompt is given on this template. You also have the option to edit text and write your own prompt.
2. The Introduction: point of view, characters, time and setting, brief prelude to what will take place
3. The Body: plot (rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), the conflict and how it is getting resolved
4. The Conclusion: problem is solved, conclusive ending (new beginning, surprise ending, or a self-reflection)
* Use VCOP to colour code when self-editing after draft is written. Then have students use the self and peer-editing checklists, and finally have students publish their writing.
SUGGESTED USE:
>>Project the PDF file on the interactive whiteboard to teach the structure via the posters/anchor charts. Also show students the flipbook templates and completed sample. Discuss the requirements for each template.
>>Have students fill in the templates. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: FLIPBOOK
You can choose either of the two options.
1. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.
2. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Staple/glue at the top.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Cut around templates. Assemble smallest to largest. Glue down largest template (conclusion) in notebook. Paste other templates at the top tab one above the other from largest to smallest. Photo of completed sample included.
READING STRATEGIES: TASK CARDS: QR CODES
Teach your students 20 essential reading strategies. The 20 task cards with or without QR codes will help your students practise key reading strategies with any text they read. Each card has an explanation of the strategy and 2-3 tasks that requires the application of that strategy.
Each reading task card has the option of a QR Code. Students will be able to use their I-pads/tablets to see a video explaining the strategy in focus prior to attempting the task card activity. You will need a QR Code Reader like i-nigma (free download) or similar to access this feature.
Please note that the QR Code links provide access to YouTube videos and you may need to seek permission from your IT department to gain access.You will need a QR Code Reader like i-nigma (free download) or similar to access this feature. Links are provided in case your school does not have access to I-pads.
ITEMS INCLUDED
✅ 20 reading activity task cards (colour) with a focus on the reading strategies
✅ 20 task cards (colour) with a focus on the reading strategies with QR Codes
✅ PDF file with links to reading strategy videos
The reading strategies in focus are:
⭐ Author’s Purpose
⭐ Asking Questions
⭐ Cause and Effect
⭐ Characterisation
⭐ Compare and Contrast
⭐ Context Clues
⭐ Determining Importance
⭐ Drawing Conclusions
⭐ Fact and Opinion
⭐ Main Idea and Details
⭐ Making Connections
⭐ Making Inferences
⭐ Making Predictions
⭐ Problem and Solution
⭐ Setting
⭐ Sequencing
⭐ Story Elements
⭐ Summarising
⭐ Synthesising
⭐ Visualising
SUGGESTED USE:
Focus on one reading strategy at a time. Use the reading task card as a follow-up activity. Students have the option to access the video via the QR Code Card (on each task card) as review prior to attempting the reading activity. Have students record their responses in their journals, Graphic Organisers or Interactive Notebook templates .
This resource will also be very useful to teach, review and apply the reading strategies in preparation for Reading Assessments.
THIS RESOURCE IS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-strategies-bundle-11614333
Build reading fluency of 53 word families (265 words) featuring the vowels a,e,i,o, and u with these fun mini flipbooks. Both colour and black and white templates included.
Each word family booklet features 5 words. Access the links to see the word families in focus:
⚫ Assembly instructions with photographs included in file.
⚫ After students have had practice reading the words, have them read without visual cues. Use the check boxes on the cover page to check words off as they are read.
⚫ These flipbooks may also be pasted in students’ interactive notebooks.
READING STRATEGIES: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK FOLDABLES/TEMPLATES
Teach your students 20 essential reading strategies. The 53 interactive notebook foldables will help your students practise key reading strategies with any text they read. Each notebook foldable features a definition or an explanation of the strategy and is accompanied with assembly instructions. Photographs of completed foldables included.
ITEMS INCLUDED
✅ 53 Interactive Notebook Templates to document the application of the reading strategies
The reading strategies in focus are:
⭐ Author’s Purpose
⭐ Asking Questions
⭐ Cause and Effect
⭐ Characterisation
⭐ Compare and Contrast
⭐ Context Clues
⭐ Determining Importance
⭐ Drawing Conclusions
⭐ Fact and Opinion
⭐ Main Idea and Details
⭐ Making Connections
⭐ Making Inferences
⭐ Making Predictions
⭐ Problem and Solution
⭐ Setting
⭐ Sequencing
⭐ Story Elements
⭐ Summarising
⭐ Synthesising
⭐ Visualising
SUGGESTED USE:
Focus on one reading strategy at a time. Have students record their responses on the specific interactive notebook templates. Some notebook templates have 2-3 options. Choose one that best suits your students’ needs.
This resource will also be very useful to teach, review and apply the reading strategies in preparation for Reading Assessments.
THIS RESOURCE IS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-strategies-bundle-11614333
Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Eid. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research.
ITEMS INCLUDED
Editable Flipbook
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options
Writing sheets x 2
Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Eid’ (2 options)
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Cover Page (20 options)
Eid: history and origin
Festive Food: foods specifically associated with Eid
Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts
**EDITABLE TEMPLATES **
All text in the flipbook templates are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit
content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with
guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students use the
self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given
writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections (optional).
Suggested use:
Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on Eid.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK:
You can choose either of the two options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
PREPARATION
→ For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut.
→ For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.
DISPLAY
After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the Eid Banner.
These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Build reading fluency of 53 word families (265 words) featuring the vowels a,e,i,o, and u with this hands-on pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables.
These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet.
Each set comes in:
⚫ Colour with words and visuals
⚫ Blackline with words and visuals
⚫ Blackline with just words
The word families in focus are:
VOWEL -A
✅ Words with –and
✅ Words with –ab
✅ Words with –ack
✅ Words with –ad
✅ Words with –ag
✅ Words with –ail
✅ Words with –ain
✅ Words with –ake
✅ Words with –ale
✅ Words with –all
✅ Words with –am
✅ Words with –ame
✅ Words with –an
✅ Words with –ank
✅ Words with –ap
✅ Words with –ar
✅ Words with –ash
✅ Words with –at
✅ Words with –ate
✅ Words with –aw
✅ Words with –ay
VOWEL -E
✅ Words with –ed
✅ Words with –ell
✅ Words with –en
✅ Words with –et
✅ Words with –eat
✅ Words with –est
VOWEL -I
✅ Words with –ick
✅ Words with –ig
✅ Words with –in
✅ Words with –ip
✅ Words with –it
✅ Words with –ice
✅ Words with –ide
✅ Words with –ike
✅ Words with –ill
✅ Words with –ine
✅ Words with –ink
✅ Words with –ing
VOWEL -O
✅ Words with –og
✅ Words with –old
✅ Words with –op
✅ Words with –ot
✅ Words with –ock
✅ Words with –oke
✅ Words with –ore
✅ Words with –ow
VOWEL -U
✅ Words with –ub
✅ Words with –ug
✅ Words with –un
✅ Words with –uck
✅ Words with –ump
✅ Words with –unk
⚫ Assembly instructions with photographs included in file.
Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling.
Use these scaffolded interactive notebook templates and poster set to target differentiation and teach your students all about Simple and Compound Sentences.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
12 posters/anchor charts featuring a definition and explanation of the Simple Sentence, Compound sentence and the seven coordinating conjunctions.
Notebook Templates:
Notebook Templates 1 (cover and response sheet) – students identify the subject and predicate (complete and simple) in the sample Simple Sentences.
Notebook Template 2 (cover and response) – students combine two simple sentences to write a compound sentence with compound subjects/compound predicates.
Notebook Template 3 (cover and response sheet) – students identify compound sentences by highlighting the coordinating conjunction used and writing the two simple sentences that make up each compound sentence under the flaps.
Notebook Template 4 – students write compound sentences by joining the two simple sentences with the coordinating conjunctions.
Notebook Template 5 (cover sheet) – students identify simple sentences and compound sentences.
Notebook Template 6 (cover and response sheet) – students write compound sentences on the visuals.
Notebook Template 7 – three-flap set featuring the 7 coordinating conjunctions. Students write their own compound sentence with each of the conjunctions.
Activity Sheet – one print-n-go sheet where students record examples of compound sentences from a book of choice.
Adhering to structure specific to a writing genre is necessary to generate a cohesive whole. These three flipbooks will scaffold the structural components of an OPINION, a NARRATIVE and a BIOGRAPHY at every stage of the writing process.
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The range of resources included in the flipbook packs in this bundle are outlined below:
1. NARRATIVE WRITING EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PACK
✓ Blackline flipbook templates (editable)
✓ Twenty Posters/Anchor Charts on the structural components of a Narrative
✓ Seven detailed Narrative Picture Prompts
✓ Lined sheets for publishing written content
✓ VCOP (colour) Posters/Anchor Charts
✓ Student reference sheets on vocabulary, punctuation, openers, and connectives
✓ Self and peer-editing Checklist
✓ Teacher Grading Rubric
✓ Graphic Organisers x 2 on the Plot
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EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
Cover Template X 5: edit student details and quote
The Writing Prompt: a prompt is given on this template. You also have the option to edit text and write your own prompt.
The Introduction: point of view, characters, time and setting, brief prelude to what will take place
The Body: plot (rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), the conflict and how it is getting resolved
The Conclusion: problem is solved, conclusive ending (new beginning, surprise ending, or a self-reflection)
Use VCOP to colour code when self-editing after draft is written. Then have students use the self and peer-editing checklists, and finally have students publish their writing.
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2. PERSUASIVE WRITING EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PACK
✓ Posters/Anchor Charts on the five ways to begin an Introduction: a scene, a quotation, a definition, a hypothetical question and a strong statement
✓ Posters/Anchor Charts on the three Body paragraphs and one concluding paragraph.
These posters/anchor charts provide a visual structural example of how a persuasive piece is written. The sections are color-coded, so students can distinguish between the hook, opinion, and thesis statement in the Introduction, and topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence for each Body paragraph.
✓ Flipbook templates in black and white
✓ Self-editing Checklist
✓ Peer-editing Checklist
✓ Teacher Marking Rubric
✓ Lined sheets for publishing
✓ Six writing task-card (colour and blackline) prompts
✓ Graphic Organisers x 5 to scaffold structure
EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
THE WRITING PROMPT
There is a given writing prompt for students to write persuasively on. You also have the option of writing your own writing prompt.
THE INTRODUCTION
Prompt for students to include a hook, their opinion, and a thesis statement.
THE BODY
Guideline for students to include a topic sentence for each of the three reasons, followed by supporting details, and a concluding sentence. There are two templates for the body paragraphs.
THE CONCLUSION
Checklist for students to include a summary statement to re-state their opinion, brief summary of the reasons provided, and a call to action.
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3. WRITING A BIOGRAPHY FLIPBOOK PACK
✓ Blackline flipbook templates (editable)
✓ Posters/Anchor Charts on the structural components of a Biography X 9
✓ Lined sheets for publishing written content
✓ Self and peer-editing Checklist
✓ Teacher Grading Rubric
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EDITABLE FLIPBOOK PARTS: Edit text in text box
Cover Template X 7: edit student details and quote
The Writing Prompt: instructions to access the given website and collect information on any one person’s biographical information
The Introduction: Name of subject, time period and place, what the subject is known for and how has the subject made a difference in the lives of others or to society.
The Body: key information on the subject’s family, childhood, and major achievements, accomplishments, and obstacles.
The Conclusion: current place of residence of subject or date, year, and place of death if applicable, importance of subject, contributions to society and famous quote.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: FLIPBOOK
You can choose either of the two options.
1. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students color in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.
2. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Students may color in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.
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SUGGESTED USE:
→ Project the PDF file on the interactive whiteboard to teach the structure via the posters/anchor charts. Also show students the flipbook templates and completed sample. Discuss the requirements for each template.
→ Have students fill in the templates. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Cut around templates. Assemble smallest to largest. Glue down largest template (conclusion) in notebook. Paste other templates at the top tab one above the other from largest to smallest. Photo of completed sample included.
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PREPARATION
Have students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.
This flipbook is sure to make the entire experience of writing, not just enjoyable, but more meaningful.
Are you looking for an informative collection of posters featuring popular poem types? This types of poems poster collection will surely enhance your classroom decor this National Poetry Month. Each poetry types poster includes a concise definition of the poem type, accompanied by a sample poem. This setup allows students to analyze and understand the structural and thematic elements of each poetic form.
Both US and British English (spelling) Files included.
Item Included
1 pdf file featuring 28 posters (8.5 x 11 inches, landscape orientation)
28 high-resolution (300 dpi) JPGs
The Types of Poems featured in these posters are:
Acrostic
Ballad
Bio Poem
Cinquain
Clerihew
Concrete Poem
Couplet
Diamante
Elegy
Epic
Epigram x 2
Five Senses
Free Verse
Haiku
Limerick
Lyric Poem
Narrative Poem
Octave
Ode
Palindrome Poem
Pastoral Poem
Quatrain
Riddle Poem
Sestet
Sonnet
Tanka
Tercet
Key Features:
Vibrant Imagery:
Each poster features engaging, colorful designs that capture the essence of different poem types, making your bulletin board pop with creativity and color.
Educational Content:
These posters cover a wide range of poem types, including haiku, sonnet, limerick, free verse, and acrostic, providing students with clear definitions and examples that enhance their understanding and appreciation of poetry.
Interactive Learning:
Use these posters as a springboard for classroom activities during National Poetry Month. Encourage students to create their own poems in the styles showcased, fostering a hands-on learning experience.
Versatile Use:
Ideal for classroom walls, library displays, or even as a resource in writing centers, these posters are versatile and can be used year after year.
Celebrate the art of poetry with this “Types of Poems Posters,” collection and create an educational space that both inspires and informs. Perfect for teachers looking to add a functional yet artistic touch to their classroom during National Poetry Month or any time of the year!
Are you looking to teach your students popular types of poems? This print and digital poetry writing resource will help scaffold the writing of 15 poem types.
Items Included
15 sample poem types in print black and white version
15 sample poem types in digital color/colour version: format PowerPoint file & Google Slides (link included)
Writing sheets with images and lines to scaffold poem writing
Teacher Marking Rubric (grades)
Performance Rubric (no grades)
Student Self-Reflection
Center/Centre Checklist
Poem Table of Contents
Anthology Cover Sheet
You can upload the digital PowerPoint file to your LMS.
Recommended Use
Students can refer to the sample poem types to write their own poems on the themed lined sheets provided. Simply keep the laminated sample poems, lined sheets, and copies of the checklist in a folder for easy access (print version).
The digital version in Google Slides displays a sample poem alongside the writing template. The slides can also be downloaded and printed out.
The digital PowerPoint slides can be uploaded to your online learning management system.
Use the Teacher Marking Rubric to grade written poems.
A performance rubric is also included with no scoring, but just criteria.
The 15 Poem Types are:
A Simile Poem ‘About Me’
‘I Am’ Poem
‘With My Senses’ Poem
5 W’s Poem
Bio Poem ‘About Me’
Haiku
Cinquain
Antonym Diamante
‘I Don’t Understand’ Poem
‘Just Because’ Poem
Limerick
Concrete Poem
Creature Alliteration Poem
Acrostic Poem
Parts of Speech Poem
How I Used This Resource
For the print version, I have students write initial drafts of the poems in their notebooks first, and after self-editing, peer-editing, and teacher checking they can publish their drafts on the provided lined sheets. Use the ‘My Anthology of Poems’ cover sheet to compile each student’s poems into a poetry anthology. This will definitely be a memorable keepsake for your students.
For the digital Google Slides version, I assign a couple of poems at a time via Google Classroom. Students refer to the sample poem alongside to write out their own version. They ‘Turn it’ in when completed. Students also present their poems to the class.
Looking to teach your students essetial elements of poetry? This comprehensive resource is designed to teach 12 essential poetic devices, ideal for National Poetry Month. With printable response sheets, interactive task cards with QR codes, and visually appealing posters featuring explanations of the poetic devices and sample poems, this resource promises to engage and inspire your students in their poetic pursuits.
Your students will have the option to scan a QR Code, access a poetic element information card and respond to 4 questions for a total of 48 questions in all.
And if you prefer not to use QR Codes, you can print the 12 poetry elements information cards from the pdf file and have your students refer to them as they respond to the questions.
The stunning artwork in these posters makes a striking bulletin board display too.
Items Included (US and British English Files)
Landscape-size posters/information cards on 12 poetic elements (google drive and pdf). Every poster includes a clear definition of the poetry element it represents, complemented by an example poem that showcases its application.
12 task cards - with a QR Code and 4 questions on each card for each poetic element
Response sheets x 6: (4 questions for each poetic element for a total of 48 questions)
Answer Key – detailed responses for teacher reference to provide students with comprehensive explanations
The 12 elements of poetry featured are:
Alliteration
Analogy
Assonance
Consonance
Hyperbole
Idiom
Imagery
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Simile
Symbolism
Activity
Students have the option to scan the QR Code on each task card or refer to the print out of the poetic element information card to respond to the questions on their Response Sheets.
If printing the poetic elements information cards, you may spread them around the classroom. I personally like to tape to walls, so they don’t get lost in all the excitement.
Students work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to record their responses.
Display the poetic elements information cards on the bulletin board post activity to craft an eye-catching and informative display.
Post Activity
Use the Answer Key to provide a comprehensive explanation for each response.
Looking to teach your students the different types of poems using interactive notebook templates? This resource covers 14 different poem types with lesson plans, easy-to-assemble hands-on notebook templates, poem exemplars and checklist assessments.
Perfect for engaging students in creative writing while helping them understand various poetic forms, this tool makes teaching poetry simple, fun, and interactive.
Both US and British English spelling files are included.
Items Included for each poem type:
Easy cut and assemble Notebook Templates
One-page Lesson Plan
Poem Anthology Cover Sheet
Table of Contents
Poem Exemplars in color and black and white
Self-Reflection Sheet
Completed Poem Responses For Teacher & Student Reference
Completed Poems For Teacher & Student Reference
Assessment Checklist
Instructions with visuals to assemble Notebook Templates
The 14 Types of Poems in focus are:
5 W’s Poem
A Simile Poem ‘About Me’
Acrostic Poem
Antonym Diamante
Bio Poem ‘About Me’
Cinquain
Creature Alliteration Poem
Haiku
‘I Am’ Poem
‘I Don’t Understand’ Poem
‘Just Because’ Poem
Limerick
Parts of Speech Poem
‘With My Senses’ Poem
Step-by-Step Process for Teaching the Poem Types With This Resource
Introduce the Poem Type: Follow the detailed lesson plan to explain the poem’s structure, purpose, and unique features to the students.
Study the Exemplar: Students analyze the provided poem exemplar to understand its structure, word choice, and meaning. Discuss key elements like rhyme, syllables, or figurative language used in the example.
Use Interactive Notebook Templates: Students use the provided interactive notebook templates as a scaffolding tool. These templates guide them step-by-step in crafting the initial draft of their own poem, following the poem type’s format.
Create and Publish: Once drafts are completed, students transfer their final poems onto the publishing sheet for a polished version. This sheet can be compiled into a class poetry anthology, creating a collaborative showcase of their creative work.
Assess with the Checklist: Utilize the Teacher Assessment Checklist to evaluate each student’s completed poem. The checklist ensures students have met the criteria for structure, creativity, and accuracy in their writing.
