Two introductory lessons (PPTs) for teaching Poetry to early secondary school students. It includes information about the features of poetry, engaging videos, a ‘songs as poetry’ task and a ‘speed writing’ poetry activity.

A PPT describing several types and forms of poetry, including Limericks, Shape Poems, Haiku’s and many more. Matching worksheet where students match the type and form to an example/definition of the poem.

A PPT where students create their own figurative language glossary and practice identifying the types of figurative language. A follow up activity where students identify figurative language in popular song lyrics.

2x PPTs on Poetry covering three small topics/activities: enjambment in poetry, a fun alliteration activity and ‘colour poetry’ (practicing using similes and sensory writing).

A PPT outlining types of rhyme in poetry, and how rhythm is measured in poems.