All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers

ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: National Poetry Month (Month 10)

Linda from "All in One Middle School" Season 2 Episode 19

It’s April, and for ELA teachers, that means National Poetry Month! Poetry is the subject that kids think they hate…until they have a skilled teacher who brings passion and creativity to the unit. Listen here for 5 powerful poetry activities to do with your middle schoolers for National Poetry Month.


We will discuss:

  • "Black Out" or "Found" Poetry
  • Poetry Brackets Competition
  • Poetry Escape Rooms
  • Novels in Verse
  • Poetry Slams
  • Free Resources for Teaching Poetry

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