High school poetry

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.

Teaching poetry in high school and middle school can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be. This post explains a new approach by using different interests to appeal to students. Click to find activities, lesson plans, anchor charts, and strategies to make poetry fun for teens. #teachingpoetry #reading #poetry #englishteacher #elateacher

Poetry expands our world and promotes a sense of wonder, and is an essential part of a classical education. The high school years are a great time to deepen your teens' love for and understanding of poetry.

Finding just the right poems for high school students to analyze can be tricky. Here's a list of 31 poems that students and teachers will love!

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Help bring poetry to life for our older students!