April is National Poetry Month, and it’s the perfect time to inspire middle school students to explore their creativity with words. If you’ve ever wondered how to write poetry in a way that’s fun, accessible, and engaging, these five activities are a great place to start. Each encourages self-expression, creativity, and a love for language, while giving teachers easy-to-use tools to guide students. There are practical tips to get started, plus I’ve given you some resources from my TPT store as well as a free product if you want extra support.

We will discuss:

1. "I Am" Poems

2. Color Poems

3. Acrostic Poems

4. List Poems

5. Shape/Concrete Poems

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Helpful Links:

• Companion Blog Post
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