This Poetry Writing Unit will help you teach kids to write poetry! It includes many poetry writing activities to teach how to write 13 different types of poems. There are poetry anchor chart posters for each type of poetry (acrostic poem template, alphabet poem, shape poem, color poems, and more), planning sheets, poem templates, and writing paper for each poem. Perfect for Poetry Month in April or any time of year!

13 Types of Poems Included:

1. Shape poem
2. 5 Senses poetry
3. Acrostic poem
4. Color poems
5. Alphabet poems
6. Cinquain poetry
7. Diamante poetry
8. Limerick poetry
9. Free Verse poetry
10. Rhyming Couplets poetry
11. List poetry
12. Autobiographical Bio Poem
13. Haiku poetry

The materials included:

• "Our Poetry Writing" Banner to hang above your poetry board - available in color and black & white
• Poetry Posters with Definitions & Examples - available in color and black & white
• Poetry Vocabulary Cards with Definitions & some examples - available in color and black & white
• Differentiated Poetry Idea Creation Pages
• Differentiated Student Practice Pages
• Poetry Templates per type
• Poetry Notebook cover (use as a cover & pick and choose pages to make a notebook)
• Mini Poetry Notebook (with all 13 types of poetry included)
• Google Slides version of the poems for students to complete their poetry writing digitally.

Look at the PREVIEW for an up-close look at the activities and materials provided in this pack.

The materials are differentiated so that they can be used in Elementary (from first through third grade). There are different planning sheets and templates to suit the needs of your students. You will have so many different options to choose from, you won't be disappointed!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID...

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Sandra I. says, "This is a fabulous resource. The posters are a wonderful teaching aid and my students have really enjoyed trying out the different forms of poetry. It's great to see them so enthusiastic about writing!"

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Fiona B. says, "My kids loved the ideas and structures in this resource. Probably the best poetry writing unit I've tried - definitely a keeper to use again. Thank you."

Interested in learning more about teaching poetry in primary? Join the FREE poetry e-course HERE!

Here is a FREEBIE of Diamante poetry writing to see some of the items included for each poem type: Poetry Writing FREEBIE Diamante

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