Your students select a poem of interest, and then write an essay discussing their poem's application of sensory imagery, figurative language, sound patterns and more. This download includes student instructions, a grading rubric, and 4 poetry examples that can be used in class to study themes such as simile, double meaning, alliteration, etc. You can purchase my Listening, Viewing and Speaking Grading Rubric on Teachers Pay Teachers as well....

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I taught 10 years, mostly 5th grade, but am trying to finish my Ph.D and have no need to hold onto all of my teaching resources. Although it's painful to get rid of some of my favorite items, it just doesn't make any sense for them to just sit in my closet when they can make some other teacher very happy....
