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.