Poetry high school

Creating high school poetry lessons that are engaging help our young people develop critical thinking skills! Seven ways to help. Can you think of any ways that I have missed?

Have your students ever described poetry as boring or confusing? It is common for them to feel overwhelmed by poetry because it is so different from other styles of writing. In order for students to move past this attitude, they need to feel confident in their ability to read and write poetry. In this blog post, you will learn how you can instill the love of poetry in high school students. I will also share some of my students' favorite activities for teaching poetry in high school.

Engage students in meaningful poetry reading and writing activities. Here are SEVEN assignments both secondary teachers and students will enjoy.

I love this poem. I love the imagery, the title, the metaphor, but most of all, I love how teachable it is. The poem has a great deal of mystery and room for debatable discussions about author’s intent, but it’s also accessible to students who might feel intimidated by poetry - or even just inti

FREE Poetry Interest Survey for High School Students. Great way to start a poetry unit!

Not just any poems for high school, but unique poems. Join the conversation about how to engage high school students in meaningful poetry analysis.

Engaging students in blackout poetry is a great way to teach poetry and encourage creativity. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to teach blackout poetry.

Teaching blackout poetry is an engaging way to help spruce up your poetry unit. Show a few examples, and your students will be eager to create a blackout masterpiece of their own. Keep reading to learn what blackout poetry is and just what you need to do to teach it. So, you’re thinking about teaching… Read More »A Beginner’s Guide To Teaching Blackout Poetry

This past school year was a great one. With every school year that passes, I like to take a moment and reflect on activities that were successful in the

I'm here to share with you not only how to teach poetry, but fun poetry activities to include in your classroom as well! If you are looking for fun poetry