Inspire confident young writers with this engaging Poetry Journal for Grades 2–5. Students explore what makes poetry special while building essential ELA skills through fun, hands-on activities.
This comprehensive unit includes:
- Practice with rhyming poems, free verse, haiku, and shape poems
- Lessons on lines, stanzas, rhythm, alliteration, similes, and metaphors
- Creative writing prompts that build confidence and self-expression
- Games and activities to reinforce poetry skills
Students learn that poems can be short, playful, serious, or non-rhyming — and that everyone can be a poet.
Perfect for classroom instruction, literacy centers, small groups, or homeschool learning, this flexible resource can be used as a 1–2 week unit or extended for deeper exploration.
FAQ
What grades is this designed for?
Grades 2–5.
Does it align with standards?
Yes, it supports Common Core ELA standards for reading, writing, and language.
What types of poems are included?
Rhyming poems, free verse, haiku, and shape poems.
Can it be used in homeschool settings?
Yes, it works well for both classroom and homeschool instruction.
✨ Support poetry instruction in your classroom with the Poetry Journal for Grades 2–5, a standards-aligned resource packed with poetry writing activities and figurative language practice.
Poetry Journal for Grades 2–5