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

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

Let’s connect!

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Linda Asaro

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