Thinker Keys - Poetry

Based off the Thinker Keys for Kids (Instruction Booklet) by Tony Ryan. All twenty keys with poetry based questions (questions are general so can be made more specific for own use). My kids are writing a narrative intervention of a poem they have studied, so some questions relate to short stories as well.

I printed them onto coloured paper, cut each key/question out, folded them on the solid line, then laminated them and put them on a dollar store metal ring. Students can choose which one to work on as a lesson starter, or as an early-finisher activity. I’ve also had kids complete one for homework as an extension activity for extra class points. Works well for years 8-10 (13-15 year olds).