Poetry homework ideas

Topics of poetry range from life to death, love to hate, and so on. Here are some poetry topic ideas for your next poem! Mention the word “poetry” in class, and you’ll be amazed at the number of groans and boos you hear!

Thinking about them could bring inspiration for a poem! Weather: snow, wind, sunshine, rain, etc. The weather often has a significant varying impact on people. For example, on a rainy day, one student may write about the gloom, while another may write about the soothing sounds on the window.

Before giving students the whole poem, pre-teaching some vocabulary might be a good idea, for example, “moan,” “scribble,” or “dismantle.” A gist task could be noting down emotions that are expressed in the poem, counting metaphors, etc. Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Scribbling on the sky the message ‘He is Dead’.

Here are poetic activities that you can use at home or in the classroom to celebrate holidays, have parties, make crafts, and more. “Mr. Yes and Mr. No” Printable Worksheet