by Kristin | Jul 9, 2025 | Back To School, Poetry, Writing
Are you at the start of a new school year, or are you about to introduce a poetry unit? A fantastic and engaging way to begin is by incorporating I Am Poetry Format Templates! So often, teachers, including myself, resort to typical student information sheets, asking...
by Kristin | Jun 26, 2025 | Back To School, Poetry, Reading Comprehension
Imagine! Instead of handing out typical first-day-of-school worksheets, you begin with reading the I Am Poem John Clare wrote almost two hundred years ago! At the start of the year, back-to-school season, students are inundated with syllabi, surveys, and assessments....
by Kristin | Jun 18, 2025 | Back To School, End of Year, Poetry
Getting to know your students is a significant element of every new school year. Instead of filling out a survey or information sheet, I prefer to include some creative writing opportunities! My favorite activities include writing poetry and using an I Am Poem Sample...
by Kristin | Jun 4, 2025 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension
Unfortunately, poetry often takes a backseat to short stories, nonfiction articles, and novels on most days. There is so much to teach in a year, and because poems don’t end up on state tests too often, they are often bypassed for other literary genres. I am,...
by Kristin | Feb 12, 2025 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension, Writing
Ever since I can remember, I have loved writing poetry. I think many teens go through a period of poetic musing, reflections, and emulation, just like I did. Sometimes, however, the process of writing poetry can be difficult to wrap your mind around. Where do I start?...
by Kristin | Jan 29, 2025 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension, Test Prep
While I am a fan of classic poetry, when it comes to my own children, I like to spice up what I read with a mix of poems that rhyme or don’t! Now, I particularly love poems that rhyme, and so does my seven-year-old. The rhythm just makes the reading experience...
