by Veldorah J. Rice (Author)
A teacher's manual to help you teach poetry. Activities are guided but flexible and open-ended. Ideal for homeschoolers or co-ops, this course provides all the tools needed to guide a middle or high school student through the sounds, structure, and imagery of poetry writing. Flexible, self-paced, and designed for independent learning with parent or teacher support, this curriculum brings confidence to poetry writing-without screens, apps, or logins.
Features:
- Best for students in grades 5-12.
- Activities are flexible and include additional challenges for older students.
- Poem activities could be completed more than once with different results--use the curriculum again and again!
- Optional peer-based activities are offered for siblings or co-ops to share and revise together.
Students will learn to:
- Write in various styles of poetic structure
- Understand the importance of sound quality and how it functions in poetry
- Evaluate word choice and structure choices in poetry
- Revise poetry and understand best practices in revision
The teacher's manual includes all answer keys, rubrics, and a grade book.
Number of Pages: 166
Dimensions: 0.35 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: July 22, 2025
