Poetry Teaching Resources for Year 5
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A Thinker Like Me - Read and Respond Worksheet
A comprehension activity related to a poem.
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The Poet's Lament - Comprehension
A comprehension activity using a poem.
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Writing an Ode Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write an ode.
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Writing a Ballad Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a ballad.
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Interpreting Figurative Language - Worksheets
Explore figurative language in poetry with this age-appropriate poem and accompanying vocabulary questions.
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Rhyming Poems Poster
A poster providing a definition and example of a rhyming poem.
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Onomatopoeia Man Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of onomatopoeia.
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Elements of Poetry Worksheet - Sound Devices
A worksheet to help students understand sound devices in poetry.
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Elements of Poetry Worksheet - Structure, Rhyme and Rhythm
A worksheet to help students understand structure, rhyme and rhythm in poetry.
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Resilience Acrostic Poem Worksheet
Have students write a resilience poem to help them understand the meaning of this crucial social-emotional skill.
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NAPLAN-Style Assessment Rubric for Poetry
A NAPLAN-style rubric designed to help teachers to assess student's poetry.
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Sensory Poem Poster
A poster providing a definition and example of a sensory poem.
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Components of Poetry PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching the essential components of poetry.
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Poetry Word Wall
A set of 30 vocabulary words related to poetry.
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Writing a Colour Poem Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a colour poem.
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Onomatopoeia Poems Poster
A poster providing a definition and example of an onomatopoeia poem.
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Back to School Today — Short Poem for Kids
Use this short poem for kids when students return to school. This child-friendly poem discusses feelings that they may experience when heading back to school after an extended break.
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Elements of Poetry Worksheet - Idioms
A worksheet to help students understand idioms in poetry.
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Writing a Shape Poem Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a shape poem.
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Shape Poem Template – Recycling
Practise writing a shape poem with this recycling bin template.
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Shape Poem Template – Thunderstorm
A template for students to use to write a shape poem about a thunderstorm.
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What Could It Be? - Sensory Poem Template
A template for students to use when learning how to write sensory poems.
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Reading Acrostic Poems – Templates
A set of 7 acrostic poem templates.
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Poetry Display Banner
A classroom display banner to use on your 'Poetry' display board.