Finally, an EASY TEACH unit that will have your kiddos writing 6 common forms of poetry in no time.

Finally, an EASY TEACH unit that will have your kiddos writing 6 common forms of poetry in no time. This unit has everything you need to get started teaching! Included is: -6 pages of teacher directions/suggestions for use (includes a list of recommended books and websites that I use when I teach this unit to my students. Also includes suggestions for grading.) -6 posters of the studied forms -6 student practice pages (1 per form) -20+ page student anthology project booklet -All you will need is to have mentor texts available in your classroom (or borrowed from the school/city/colleagues libraries. -This unit does require you, as the teacher, to have a basic understanding of the six studied forms, which include: -Haiku -Couplets -Cinquain -Limerick -Shape -Acrostic As mentioned, websites are included that will help refresh your memory of these forms. I hope you enjoy using this unit as much as I have with my 60 writing students (grades 4-6). Happy Writing! -Mr. Hughes Keywords: poetry, unit, student practice pages
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