Lesson Plan

Our Best Books for Teaching Creative Poetry!

By  Bryna Watkins, Valeta Pafford
  • Grades: 1–2, 3–5

About this book

Grade Level Equivalent:
Lexile Measure:
Guided Reading Level:
Age: Age 11, Age 3, Age 6, Age 8, Age 4
Genre: Poetry and Rhymes, Dictionaries, Series
Subject: Cleverness, Vocabulary, Logic and Problem Solving, Creativity and Imagination, Following Directions

About this book

Grade Level Equivalent:
Lexile Measure:
Guided Reading Level:
Age: Age 11, Age 3, Age 6, Age 8, Age 4
Genre: Poetry and Rhymes, Dictionaries, Series
Subject: Cleverness, Vocabulary, Logic and Problem Solving, Creativity and Imagination, Back-to-School Experiences

About this book

Grade Level Equivalent:
Lexile Measure:
Guided Reading Level:
Age: Age 11, Age 3, Age 6, Age 8, Age 4
Genre: Poetry and Rhymes, Dictionaries, Series
Subject: Cleverness, Vocabulary, Logic and Problem Solving, Creativity and Imagination, Following Directions

About this book

Grade Level Equivalent:
Lexile Measure:
Guided Reading Level:
Age: Age 11, Age 3, Age 6, Age 8, Age 4
Genre: Poetry and Rhymes, Dictionaries, Series
Subject: Cleverness, Vocabulary, Logic and Problem Solving, Creativity and Imagination, Following Directions

About this book

Grade Level Equivalent: 5.3
Lexile Measure:
Guided Reading Level:
Age: Age 8, Age 9, Age 10
Genre: Poetry, Anthology
Subject: National Poetry Month, Songs and Rhymes

From Unit Plan: Ideas for Teaching Creative Poetry

 

The following resources are available in the Teacher Store.

I Spy Super Challenger by Jean Marzollo.
This book is used as the basis for our lesson on I Spy poetry.

I Spy School Days by Jean Marzollo.
This book gives students a lot of good ideas for creating their own pictures.

I Spy Mystery by Jean Marzollo.
This book gives wonderful examples of how to construct a riddle so it does not give away too much, while still enticing the reader to read.

I Spy Extreme Challenger! by Jean Marzollo.
The children enjoy this book because it really challenges them. The pictures are intricate, great for students who enjoy brainteasers. Students who are easily frustrated might find this very difficult.

Check your school library for the following title.

Sing A Song of Popcorn
Nine Caldecott artists illustrate this poetry anthology. The book shows examples of all types of poems from haikus to couplets to free verse. There's something for every child in this one.

  • Everything You Need:
    Poetry Month: Everything You Need
  • Subjects:
    Curriculum Development, Poetry Writing, National Poetry Month, Teacher Tips and Strategies
  • Skills:
    Poetry Writing
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