Back to School Poetry

Teachers listen to so many groans and complaints whenever students hear it is time to write poetry. For some reason, the word poetry brings out so much negativity in students. However, this quickly changes as students begin to try the assignments. Once they start writing, they realize how fun learning how to write poetry is. Thankfully, there are so many fun activities to help students enjoy writing back to school poetry! By starting with these assignments, students know their year will be amazing! 

My Life in 30 Words Poetry 

Each year, teachers get to know a new group of students. This includes what they like to do, their favorite food, and their learning struggles. Honestly, teachers want to know everything they can to support students in every way possible. Thankfully, this back to school poetry assignment helps do exactly that! 

This autobiographical poem allows students to share who they are in exactly 30 words! While this is a challenge, students have so much fun with it. 

There is a detailed assignment sheet, a brainstorming sheet, and examples to ensure the year begins smoothly. There is even a template to help students with their 30 words. Students will love showing their teacher and classmates who they are. 

Poetry Activity Bundle

Once students complete their first back to school poetry assignment, they will want to learn how to write more! Writing poems can quickly become a favorite activity of students. 

Luckily, this bundle includes so many poems. This consists of a pet peeve poem with similes. Students love being able to talk about their pet peeves in this assignment! Additionally, students will write about their life in 30 words, compare prose to poetry, and compose an imagery poem. Students will even use music lyrics as poetry, review figurative language, and laugh with limericks. There is even an insightful poem about the view from any window. Students will love the wide range of poetry in this bundle! 

To help ensure writing goes smoothly, each poem includes lesson ideas, assignment sheets, and brainstorming graphic organizers. 

Soundtrack of My Life 

When it comes time to go back to school, some students are less than thrilled to be back. Many times, it takes fun and exciting activities to help them warm up to a new year. Thankfully, this activity will be sure to do that! 

Students love music! Honestly, they would listen all day if they could. So, this activity combines back to school poetry with music. Students will create a soundtrack of their life or summer to help show who they are and connect with others. There are brainstorming sheets and templates to help guide students. 

Poetry is insightful, emotional, and creative! Every student can take the same assignment in entirely different directions. So, when learning how to write poetry, everyone puts their spin on it. Luckily, back to school poetry will help students believe in themselves and be who they truly are! This will be a year students always remember! 

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