Pinwheel Poem - Free Poetry Lesson and Activity

In this lesson students will learn about pinwheels and couplets. Then, they’ll complete a brainstorm filled with wishes that they have for their lives. Next, they’ll turn their brainstorm into four different couplets. After improving their couplets, they’ll write their poetry on a pinwheel shape. Finally, they’ll put together a pinwheel filled with poetic wishes!

Here are some ways that you might use this resource in your classroom:

• Add this poem to your Poetry Writing Unit.

• Teach this poem as a celebration of spring or summer.

• Align this poem with Pinwheels for Peace (September 21st).

• Create poems and display them around the classroom for Open House or Curriculum Night.

• Use the pinwheel poems as decorations for a poetry reading or presentation.

• Teach this poem to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

This FREE lesson and activity includes:

• Detailed lesson plan (2 pages)

• Pinwheel assembly directions (with step-by-step photos)

• Building background (pinwheels & couplets)

• Brainstorm Handout

• Writing Worksheet

• Pinwheel Template – shape and handle

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