This is an interactive educational tool (Google Slides) designed to help students understand and appreciate poetry through the use of an animal poetry. The resource takes students on a journey through a poem, providing step-by-step guidance on the poem’s structure, meaning, and language. Through a range of activities and exercises, students explore themes, analyze literary devices, and gain a deeper understanding of poetic concepts. By the end of the resource, students will have the skills to read and interpret poetry with confidence and enthusiasm. This download includes: SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS Pair-Share - Inferring the meaning of the words (Exercise 1) Ask-Write - Referring lines to match with given meanings (Exercise 2) WRITE-ADVANCE - Identify the poetry elements (Exercise 3 Write-Progress – Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 4) Differentiated Tasks - Answering questions (Exercise 5) Plenary – Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 6) SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES Pair-Share – Meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 7) Ask-Write - Identification and explanation of poetic devices (Exercise 8) Write-Advance - Inferring clues for characters in the poem (Exercise 9) Differentiated Tasks - Answering differentiated questions (Exercise 10) Plenary – Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 11) SESSION 3: REFERENCE TO CONTEXT Pair-Share - Summarizing the meaning of the poem (Exercise 12) Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 13) Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 14) Differentiated Tasks - Answering comprehension questions (Exercise 15) Plenary - Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 16)

This resource (Google Slides) provides a comprehensive guide for teaching poetry reading comprehension skills using an autobiographical poem. It includes detailed lesson plans that highlight the importance of sensory details and figurative language in poetry analysis, and provides strategies for making personal connections to the poem. Additionally, the resource features engaging activities and discussion prompts to encourage critical thinking and foster a deeper appreciation for the power of poetry. With this resource, students will develop strong reading comprehension skills while gaining a better understanding of the role that poetry plays in expressing personal experiences and emotions. This download includes: SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS Pair-Share - Inferring the meaning of the words (Exercise 1) Ask-Write - Sequencing the journey of the brook (Exercise 2) Write-Advance – Identifying the elements of poetry (Exercise 3) Write-Progress - Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 4) Differentiated Tasks - Answering questions (Exercise 5) Plenary – Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 6) SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES Pair-Share – Meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 7) Ask-Write - Identification and explanation of poetic devices (Exercise 8) Write-Advance - Comparing the journey of the brook with human life (Exercise 9) Differentiated Tasks - Answering differentiated questions (Exercise 10) Plenary – Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 11) SESSION 3: REFERENCE TO CONTEXT Pair-Share - Summarizing the meaning of the poem (Exercise 12) Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 13) Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 14) Differentiated Tasks - Answering comprehension questions (Exercise 15) Plenary - Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 16) Home Learning: Answering inferential questions (Exercise 17)

These google slides are designed to help students understand the essential elements of didactic narrative poetry, including character development, plot structure, and the use of literary devices such as rhyme, rhythm and repetition. Through a series of engaging lessons, students will learn how to analyze and interpret didactic narrative poems, identify the underlying themes and messages, and create their own original poems. This resource includes a range of activities, including interactive exercises, creative writing prompts and collaborative projects, all of which are designed to promote critical thinking, creative expression and literary appreciation. This resource also provides teachers with comprehensive lesson plans, assessment rubrics and sample student work to help them effectively incorporate didactic narrative poetry into their curriculum. With this resource, students will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of didactic narrative poetry, while honing their writing and analytical skills. After attempting these activities, your students will be able to: Give/explain the meaning of words in context. Identify/explain how meaning is enhanced through choice of words and phrases. Retrieve and record information/identify key details from the text. Summarise main ideas from the text. Identify how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning. Make comparisons within the text. Predict what might happen from details stated and implied. Evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader. Make inferences from the text/explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text.

This resource (Google Slides) focuses on developing the reading comprehension skills of students when reading a Miltonic Sonnet, a complex and intricate poetic form. It covers the historical context and literary devices used in Miltonic Sonnets, such as imagery, allusion and metaphor. Through a series of exercises and activities, students will learn how to analyse the structure and meaning of a Miltonic Sonnet, and make connections between the form and its content. They will also explore the themes and messages conveyed in the sonnet, and develop their critical thinking and interpretation skills. This resource is suitable for students of all levels who want to deepen their understanding and appreciation of poetry. After attempting these activities, your students will be able to: Give/explain the meaning of words in context. Identify/explain how meaning is enhanced through choice of words and phrases. Retrieve and record information/identify key details from the text. Summarise main ideas from the text. Identify how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning. Make comparisons within the text. Predict what might happen from details stated and implied. Evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader. Make inferences from the text/explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text.

This is a beautiful and symbolic poem that is perfect for teaching reading comprehension skills to students. This poetry guide (Google Slides) provides a thorough analysis of the poem, with a focus on its symbolic meaning and the use of language to convey emotion and imagery. Through a range of comprehension questions and activities, students will develop their critical thinking skills and ability to interpret complex texts. This resource is an excellent tool for teachers who want to engage their students in the world of poetry and help them improve their reading comprehension skills. This download includes: SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS Pair-Share - Inferring the meaning of the words from the context (Exercise 1) Ask-Write - Referring lines to match with given meanings (Exercise 2) Write-Advance – Identifying the elements of poetry (Exercise 3) Write-Progress - Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 4) Differentiated Tasks - Answering questions (Exercise 5) Plenary – Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 6) SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES Pair-Share – Meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 7) Ask-Write - Identification and explanation of poetic devices (Exercise 8) Write-Advance - Inferring clues for characters in the poem (Exercise 9) Differentiated Tasks - Answering differentiated questions (Exercise 10) Plenary – Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 11) SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION Pair-Share - Summarizing the meaning of the poem (Exercise 12) Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 13) Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 14) Differentiated Tasks - Answering comprehension questions (Exercise 15) Plenary - Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 16)

This resource (Google Slides) is a great tool for teaching reading comprehension skills to students. This children’s couplet tells the story of a dragon who dances and plays with children in the streets. Through reading and analyzing the poem, students can learn how to identify key elements such as rhyme, rhythm, and figurative language. They can also develop their ability to infer meaning and draw conclusions from the text. This resource is an engaging way to teach students how to read and comprehend literature. This download includes: SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS Pair-Share - Meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 1) Ask-Write - Identifying the elements of poetry (Exercise 2) Write-Advance - Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 3) Differentiated Tasks - Answering author’s intent questions (Exercise 4) Plenary – Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 5) SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES Pair-Share – Identifying the figurative language (Exercise 6) Ask-Write - Comparing two New Years (Exercise 7) Write-Advance - Answering retrieval questions (Exercise 8) Differentiated Tasks - Answering inferential questions (Exercise 9) Plenary – Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 10) SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION Pair-Share - Paraphrasing the meaning of the poem (Exercise 11) Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 12) Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 13) Differentiated Tasks - Answering comprehension questions (Exercise 14) Plenary - Writing occasional poems (Exercise 15)

“If-” by Rudyard Kipling is a didactic poem that teaches valuable life lessons through vivid imagery and storytelling. This resource is designed to help students improve their poetry reading comprehension by analyzing the poem’s structure, literary devices, and themes. Through guided discussions and activities, students will learn to identify and interpret key elements of the poem, such as metaphor, repetition, and tone. By the end of the resource, students will have a deeper understanding of the poem’s underlying message and how it applies to their own lives. This download includes: SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS Pair-Share - Inferring the meaning of the words from the context (Exercise 1) Ask-Write - Referring lines to match with given meanings (Exercise 2) Write-Advance – Identifying the elements of the poetry. (Exercise 3) Write-Progress - Critical appreciation of the poem (Exercise 4) Differentiated Tasks - Answering questions (Exercise 5) Plenary – Answering poetry elements questions (Exercise 6) SESSION 2: POETIC DEVICES Pair-Share – Meaning of expressions used in the poem (Exercise 7) Ask-Write - Identification and explanation of poetic devices (Exercise 8) Write-Advance - Comparing “yourself” with “others” (Exercise 9) Differentiated Tasks - Answering differentiated questions (Exercise 10) Plenary – Answering poetic devices questions (Exercise 11) SESSION 3: POETRY ANNOTATION Pair-Share - Summarizing the meaning of the poem (Exercise 12) Ask-Write - Identification of annotation elements (Exercise 13) Write-Advance - Annotating the lines of the poem (Exercise 14) Differentiated Tasks - Answering comprehension questions (Exercise 15) Plenary - Answering multiple choice questions (Exercise 16)

This is a comprehensive resource designed to improve students’ reading comprehension skills through the use of biographical text. This resource provides a variety of activities and strategies to help students engage with the text, such as identifying key details, making inferences and summarizing. This resource also includes comprehension questions and vocabulary exercises to reinforce learning. With “Biography Comprehension,” students will not only enhance their reading abilities but also gain knowledge about the lives of notable historical figures. After attempting these activities, your students will be able to: Give/explain the meaning of words in context. Identify/explain how meaning is enhanced through choice of words and phrases. Retrieve and record information/identify key details from the text. Summarise main ideas from the text. Identify how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning. Make comparisons within the text. Predict what might happen from details stated and implied. Evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader. Make inferences from the text/explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text.

These Google Slides are perfect for teaching Reading Skills through a Humourous Narrative Poetry - Crack-a-Dawn by Brian Morse. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Find the meaning of challenging words and expressions in the poem. List down the key elements of the poem. Use textual clues to answer retrieval and inferential questions. Follow specified criteria to analyse the poem to find its poetry elements. Follow PEE model to evaluate the poet’s use of hyperbole and irony in the poem. Write the summary and create a critical appreciation of the poem. This Download Includes: POEM: Crack-a-Dawn – a humourous narrative by Brian Morse EXERCISE 1: Choose the correct word/s to complete these lines about the poem. EXERCISE 2: Answer the following questions to demonstrate your understanding of the poem. EXERCISE 3: Read these statements and decide if they are ‘True’ or ‘False’. APPLYING EXERCISE 4: Use textual clues to answer the following retrieval questions. EXERCISE 5: Use textual clues to answer the following inferential questions. EXERCISE 6: Follow the specified criteria to find poetry elements of the poem. EXERCISE 7: Analyse the following questions to demonstrate your knowledge of poetry elements. EXERCISE 8: Answer the following questions to check your understanding of poetry elements. EXERCISE 9: Follow PEE model to evaluate the poet’s use of hyperbole in the poem. EXERCISE 10: Follow PEE model to evaluate the poet’s use of irony in the poem. EXERCISE 11: Determine which things Darren’s mum says that you think are true and which you think are not true. EXERCISE 12: Answer the questions to check your knowledge of hyperbole as used in the poem. EXERCISE 13: Answer the questions to demonstrate your knowledge of irony as used in the poem. EXERCISE 14: Briefly summarise the meaning of the poem. EXERCISE 15: Follow the characterisation guide to gather character elements of Darren based on the poem, then make a character sketch. EXERCISE 16: Follow the prompt to make a critical appreciation of the poem. EXERCISE 17: Follow the PEEL model to explain the reader impact of the use of hyperbole in the poem. EXERCISE 18: Follow the PEEL model to explain the reader impact of the use of irony in the poem. EXERCISE 19: Imagine you are counting down to an event (birthday, holiday, new year, last day at school, etc.). Write a poem counting down from ten to zero, describing your feelings using figurative language (hyperbole and irony) to exaggerate how you get more and more excited as the event gets closer. RUBRICS: Poem Writing Rubrics

These Boom Cards are perfect for teaching Reading Comprehension – Free-Verse Poetry – ‘Mother to Son’ by Langston Hughes. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love these self-grading exercises that are gamified for student engagement. After attempting these Boom Cards, your students will be able to: Give/explain the meaning of words in context. Identify/explain how meaning is enhanced through choice of words and phrases. Retrieve and record information. Identify key details from the text. Summarise main ideas from the text. Identify how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning. Make comparisons within the text. Predict what might happen from details stated and implied. Evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader. Make inferences from the text. Explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text. These digital task cards would be great on a: laptop desktop Chromebook tablet mobile device Smart Board More about Boom Learning: To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with “Fast Pins,” (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. For additional assignment options you’ll need a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Readhere for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial.